Binary ink developer assembly including slots having a slot angle corresponding to a pressure angle
US9946200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1657
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A binary ink developer assembly includes a plurality of rollers, gears, and end caps. The rollers are in contact with each other to form a nip. Each roller includes a plurality of bearings. The gears include gear teeth. A respective gear has an involute tooth profile and applies a gear force at a pressure angle corresponding to the involute tooth profile to rotate at least one roller. The end caps are coupled to the bearings. At least one slot arranged to form a slot angle substantially equal to the pressure angle and to receive a respective bearing to support a respective roller.
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