Apparatus for packaging and installation of a fusing belt

Details Apparatus for packaging and installation of a fusing belt Apparatus for packaging and installation of a fusing belt

1997-12-17

1999-06-08

Fidel, David T.

Special receptacle or package

Combined or convertible

Packaged assemblage or kit

206415, 206702, B65D 6900

Patent

active

059098104

ABSTRACT:
Packaging for a fusing belt of a belt fusing apparatus for providing image gloss to a colorant image, the belt fusing apparatus including a fuser assembly having a fuser roller and a steering roller about which said fusing belt is adapted to be entrained for movement about a closed loop path defined by the fusing roller and the steering roller. The fusing belt packaging includes a protective shell, and a support within the protective shell. The support is adapted to secure at least a fusing belt and prevent damage thereto during shipping and handling. To install the fusing belt, the protective shell and the support is aligned with the fusing roller and steering roller of a belt fusing assembly. A pair of guide members, having respective tabs, is used to move the fusing belt from the support onto the fusing roller and the steering roller.

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