Mounting mechanism for a roller transfer assembly
OwnerMichael Kenin, Steven L. Moore +2inventors
InventorsMichael Kenin, Steven L. Moore, Larry T. Schlitzer, Michael J. Wendell
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Abstract
In an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, of compact configuration, including a transfer roller for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from a dielectric support to a receiver member including a mechanism for mounting the roller transfer assembly. The mechanism includes a support for the transfer assembly located within the reproduction apparatus. The support for the transfer assembly is connected to the transfer assembly such that the transfer roller of the transfer assembly is castered and gimbaled.
Claims8
In an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, of compact configuration, including an electrically biased transfer roller for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from a dielectric support to a receiver member, a mechanism for mounting said transfer assembly, said mechanism comprising:
- means for supporting said transfer assembly within said reproduction apparatus;
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- means for connecting said transfer assembly supporting means to said transfer assembly such that said transfer roller of said transfer assembly is castered and gimbaled.
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