Image forming apparatus with modular staging assembly
US5701549A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/65
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A staging assembly for use in an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes a paper feed assembly having a plurality of rollers for feeding a transfer sheet to an electrophotographic assembly. A removable idler gear is interposed between the paper feed assembly and the electrophotographic assembly, and drives the paper feed assembly when installed. A staging assembly drives the paper feed assembly when the idler gear is removed and includes a rotatable drive element for connection to and rotation of one of the rollers; a drive unit for rotatably driving the rotatable drive element; and an electrical connector for electrically connecting the staging assembly to the electrophotographic assembly. The staging assembly is a modular assembly which is connectable to and removable from the paper feed assembly.
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