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Method for extending the lifetime of an endless belt

US7024136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 2003
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00139
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for extending the lifetime of belts, especially photoreceptor belts inside of a printing device, which includes detensioning the belt during periods where the belt is not in use, such as where a printing device is in an idle state.

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