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Remanufacturing method for process cartridge

US7162181B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2004
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49746
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process cartridge remanufacturing method including the steps of: separating photosensitive drum and developing units; dismounting a first side cover member; a dismounting a first gear group from a first bearing member; dismounting a supporting member from the first bearing member; dismounting a second gear group from the first bearing member; dismounting the first bearing member; dismounting a developing roller; dismounting a developing blade; filling a developer into a developer accommodating portion; mounting the developing blade; mounting the developing roller; mounting the second gear group, mounting the supporting member; mounting the first gear group; mounting the first side cover member; and rotatably connecting the photosensitive drum and developing units.

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