Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Patent
1998-12-10
2000-04-11
Grimley, Arthur T.
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
206303, 399162, G03G 1500, G03G 2100
Patent
active
060496827
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a cartridge device for packaging an endless, organic photoreceptor belt of an electrophotographic printer. The cartridge device includes a substantially rigid, closed loop support structure and a resilient mechanism. The resilient mechanism engages the endless belt and releasably holds the belt against an inner surface of the support structure. The resilient mechanism holds the endless belt so that the belt substantially conforms to the shape of the support structure. The shape of the support structure essentially duplicates the configuration of the endless belt when the belt is mounted onto support rollers of the electrophotographic printer. By replicating the configuration of the support rollers, loading of a replacement photoreceptor belt onto the rollers is facilitated using the cartridge device. The cartridge device substantially protects the photoreceptor belt from inadvertent damage that would adversely affect the image reproduction quality of the replacement belt.
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Bierwerth Randy A.
Carlson Bruce W.
Goetzke Donald J.
Watson John D.
Zenk James E.
Bauer William D.
Chen Sophia S.
Grimley Arthur T.
Imation Corp.
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