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Apparatus for driving image bearing member via torque limiter

US5303004A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1992
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/757
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A driving mechanism for driving an electrophotographic photosensitive body operates through a torque limiter. The torque limiter is arranged on a support shaft for supporting the photosensitive body. A driving gear for driving a developing member is arranged coaxially with the torque limiter independently of the latter. This arrangement reduces the load applied to the torque limiter. In addition, the mechanism remains compact.

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