Latching mechanism for drum maintenance unit

Details Latching mechanism for drum maintenance unit Latching mechanism for drum maintenance unit

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Shah, Manish S. (Department: 2853)

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Ink jet

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C347S101000

Reexamination Certificate

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07114803

ABSTRACT:
A latching mechanism is provided on a Drum Maintenance Unit (drum maintenance unit). The latching mechanism releasably secures the drum maintenance unit to a media device when installed in the media device and provides an electrical connection. The latching mechanism contacts with a locking tab and a data connection that may be located on a receiving portion of the media device. This arrangement allows the latching mechanism to simultaneously latch and connect with a receiving portion of the media device. The latching device of the connection device may be provided to releasably lock with the media device until a predetermined amount of force is applied.

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