Image forming device, print cartridge and doctor blade assembly that reduce vibrations at doctoring media nip
US6990308B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0866
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A doctor blade assembly (121) for an image forming device such as a laser printer (100) includes a bracket (622) to which foam (640) is attached providing improved tolerances in the nip formed between the assembly (121) and the doctoring media. The assembly (121) includes a lip (625) which extends under the foam (640) to help secure the foam (640) and reduce the amount of adhesive required to keep the foam (640) attached. The bracket (622) is stamped from a single piece of metal providing a doctor blade assembly (121) with high stiffness that is cost effective to manufacture.
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