Fuser latch system
US6697589B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1639
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fuser latch system suitable for a customer replaceable fuser unit. Front holders include datum receivers on a base machine frame and datums on the fuser frame. Rear latches include retainers connected to the base machine frame, and axially translatable and rotatable shafts connected to the fuser frame. An end of the shaft is received in a retainer upon axial translation of the shaft, and locked in place upon rotation of the shaft. The rear latches bias the fuser frame for proper gear mesh and paper path alignment.
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