Drum support bushing with orienting features
US7330680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/183
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photoconductive drum may be located and supported in an image forming apparatus via bushings at each end of a drum axle. The bushings may be produced from a single die cavity and may include orientation features which may be employed to key the bushings with a housing, such as a toner cartridge cleaner housing.
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