Method of aligning a photoconductor cartridge
US8938186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/186
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for aligning a photoconductor cartridge (200) in an electrophotographic device includes providing at least two holes in a first end of the cartridge. At least two pins (251) are provided in a frame of the electrophotographic device which mate with the holes in the first end of the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted in the electrophotographic device. A drive mechanism contacts a spherical bearing of a photoconductor of the cartridge and drives a pair of drive dogs. One drive dog is affixed to a spline on the drive mechanism and a second drive dog is affixed to the spherical bearing. At least one hole is provided in a second end of the cartridge. At least one pin is provided in a frame of the electrophotographic device which mate with the hole in the second end of the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted in the electrophotographic device.
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