Drive apparatus and belt unit for image forming apparatus
US9546693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1657
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive apparatus, including: a first rotary member; a second rotary member, which is provided with an axle hole, and which receives drive power from the first rotary member or transmits drive power to the first rotary member; an axle member, which is inserted into the axle hole and engages with the first rotary member so as to transmit drive power between the first rotary member and the second rotary member; and a coupling member for coupling the first rotary member and the second rotary member; wherein the coupling member is provided with a sliding portion which is disposed between the first rotary member and the second rotary member in the radial direction and which slides over either one of the first rotary member and the second rotary member when the first rotary member and the second rotary member rotate integrally with each other via the axle member.
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