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Dual axis displacement lifting mechanism for a development apparatus

US5132732A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1991
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0896
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mounting system is provided for the development apparatus of the development station of an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus such as a copier or printer. The system includes a dual axis automatic lifting mechanism that includes a lever assembly displaceable along the vertical and horizontal axes, and a swivellable spring and plunger assembly which imparts a generally diagonal displacement force to the lever assembly.

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