Power coupling device and image forming apparatus having the same
US7272345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0119
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power coupling device including a driving coupler mounted in the driving unit having a first connection part and a first positioning part; and a driven coupler mounted in the driven part having a second connection part and a second positioning part, respectively. The driven coupler having a first coupler member fixed to the driven part; a second coupler member having the second connection part and the second positioning part for connection with the first coupler member; and a connection for connecting the first coupler member with the second coupler member to control the connecting position. The connection means has a plurality of projections formed at one of the first and the second coupler members; and a plurality of depressions formed at the other one of the first and the second coupler members.
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