US3743403A
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Transport assembly
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A transport assembly for passing an image receiving member from a transfer station to a fuser assembly. The transport assembly is comprised of a belt assembly and a plenum chamber disposed within the belt assembly. An end section of the plenum chamber extends through one end of the belt assembly in juxtaposition to the nip of the fuser assembly to permit efficacious bridging of receiving members thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 F Sanza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:54
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6529; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S271/00; Y10S271/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A transport assembly positioned within a machine for passing a flexible receiving member from a first station to a second station therein which comprises: a receiving roller means disposed near said first station therein; a rear roller means disposed near said second station and comprised of a plurality of rollers mounted on a shaft; a plurality of endless belts positioned on said receiving and rear rollers means and forming an intermediate area therebetween; a container positioned within said intermediate area extending between said rollers and forming a plenum zone, said container comprising: an outlet conduit means; a surface of a wall thereof in juxtaposition to one course of said endless belts, said wall being provided with a plurality of orifices; and a plurality of sections at one end of said container extending between the rollers of said rear roller means; a fan means in fluid communication with said conduit means; and a drive means to effect rotation of said roller means to move said belt about said roller means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A transport assembly positioned within a machine for passing a flexible receiving member from a first station to a second station therein which comprises: a receiving roller means disposed near said first station therein; a rear roller means disposed near said second station and comprised of a plurality of rollers mounted on a shaft; a plurality of endless belts positioned on said receiving and rear rollers means and forming an intermediate area therebetween; a container positioned within said intermediate area extending between said rollers and forming a plenum zone, said container comprising: an outlet conduit means; a surface of a wall thereof in juxtaposition to one course of said endless belts, said wall being provided with a plurality of orifices; and a plurality of sections at one end of said container extending between the rollers of said rear roller means; a fan means in fluid communication with said conduit means; and a drive means to effect rotation of said roller means to move said belt about said roller means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the endless belts are provided with open sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein the orifices provided in said wall are within the course of each of said belts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said drive means is associated with said rear roller means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said transport assembly is positioned between a transport station and a fuser assembly of an electrostatographic machine with said rear roller means being in juxtaposition to said fuser assembly and said wall is the bottom wall of said container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |