Transfer blade in an electronic reprographic printing system
US5227852A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/1655
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transfer blade apparatus for ironing a sheet against the photoreceptor belt during transfer, and smoothing out deformities which cause deletions is disclosed. The transfer blades include a flexible tip to absorb the impact of the blade as it contacts paper, and a spring load to limit and control the force applied to the sheet. Sensors are also utilized to monitor and adjust the timing of the blades.
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