Electrical connector for an image forming device
US7407394B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/002
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present application includes embodiments of a connector in an image forming device that establishes an electrical connection with a cartridge. The connector may include an electrical contact that is able to rotate in a first direction when in contact with the cartridge during a first amount insertion of the cartridge into the image forming device. The electrical contact may be adapted to stop rotating after the cartridge is inserted the first amount. As a result, the electrical connector may slide across the surface of the cartridge during additional insertion. The sliding motion may scrape off an oxidation or contamination layer thus providing a reliable electrical contact between the connector and the cartridge.
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