Toner drum gear projection
AssigneeClover Technologies Group, LLC
InventorJohn MORGAN
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Abstract
A drivable projection for a toner cartridge drum gear includes an axially extending support portion having a plurality of axially extending edges and an end face. A plurality of substantially spherical engagement portions are supported by the support portion, and each engagement portion defines a center that may be substantially aligned with the end face and/or substantially aligned with a respective one of the plurality of axially extending edges. The engagement portions are configured to receive driving rotatable force from the drive mechanism of a printer.
Claims12
A drivable projection for transmitting rotation to a toner cartridge drum, the projection comprising:
- an axially extending support portion having a base portion, an end portion, and a plurality of edges extending between the base portion and the end portion;
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- a plurality of substantially spherical engagement portions supported by the support portion, each engagement portion positioned along a respective one of the edges.
A drivable projection for transmitting rotation to a toner cartridge drum, the projection comprising:
- an axially extending support portion including a base portion, an end portion, and a plurality of edges;
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- a plurality of at least partially spherical engagement portions supported substantially at the end portion of the support portion, wherein each of the plurality of edges extends from the base portion of the support portion to a respective one of the plurality of at least partially spherical engagement portions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.