Flexible imaging member belt seam smoothing method
US7410548B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
16References
23Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/764
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Post treatment of an ultrasonically welded seamed flexible imaging member belt includes providing a flexible belt having an outer surface, an inner surface, parallel edges and a welded seam extending from one parallel edge to the other parallel edge, the belt seam including a seam region comprising an overlap of two oppositely miter cut edges, and two adjacent splashing formed around the seam; contacting the seam with abrasive and a super finishing tool; and super finishing the seam to remove at least the splashing on the outer surface of the belt.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.