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US4087169A
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Transfer roller system
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1976-11-01
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A constant force spring apparatus is used to bias a transfer roller into contact with a photoreceptor during movement of the latter, so that the force between the transfer roller and the photoreceptor remains constant regardless of any variations in the dimensions of the transfer roller or photoreceptor, or of any disturbances within the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Fantuzzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:53
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/14; G03G15/16; G03G15/1665; G03G15/167; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S101/00; Y10S101/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An improved combination of a photoreceptor mounted for movement around a closed path and a transfer roller system for transferring a developed electrostatic image from the photoreceptor to a transfer member, the transfer roller system including a transfer roller in contact with the photoreceptor, and means for mounting the roller to pivot about an axis so that the roller can move in a direction which is at least generally perpendicular to the surface of the photoreceptor, wherein the improvement comprises means including a negator spring for maintaining the roller in contact with the photoreceptor with a force which is constant regardless of any pivotal movement of the roller during movement of the photoreceptor around the closed path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An improved combination of a photoreceptor mounted for movement around a closed path and a transfer roller system for transferring a developed electrostatic image from the photoreceptor to a transfer member, the transfer roller system including a transfer roller in contact with the photoreceptor, and means for mounting the roller to pivot about an axis so that the roller can move in a direction which is at least generally perpendicular to the surface of the photoreceptor, wherein the improvement comprises means including a negator spring for maintaining the roller in contact with the photoreceptor with a force which is constant regardless of any pivotal movement of the roller during movement of the photoreceptor around the closed path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
154 words
An improved transfer roller system for transferring a developed electrostatic image from a photoreceptor mounted for movement around a closed path to a transfer member, the system including a transfer roller, and means for mounting the roller to pivot about an axis so that the roller can move in a direction which is at least generally perpendicular to the surface of the photoreceptor, Wherein the improvement comprises means for biasing the roller into contact with the photoreceptor with a force which is constant regardless of any pivotal movement of the roller during movement of the photoreceptor around the closed path, the biasing means including first means for creating a moment about the pivotal axis which is equal to but opposite in direction to the moment created by the weight of the transfer roller and mounting means, and second means adjustably connected to the mounting means for creating a predetermined moment about the pivotal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
An improved transfer roller system for transferring a developed electrostatic image from a photoreceptor mounted for movement around a closed path to a transfer member, the system including a transfer roller, and means for mounting the roller to pivot about an axis so that the roller can move in a direction which is at least generally perpendicular to the surface of the photoreceptor, Wherein the improvement comprises means for biasing the roller into contact with the photoreceptor with a force which is constant regardless of any pivotal movement of the roller during movement of the photoreceptor around the closed path, the biasing means including first means for creating a moment about the pivotal axis which is equal to but opposite in direction to the moment created by the weight of the transfer roller and mounting means, and second means adjustably connected to the mounting means for creating a predetermined moment about the pivotal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved transfer roller system according to claim 2, wherein the second means is slidably mounted on the mounting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An improved transfer roller system according to claim 3, wherein the first and second means each include a constant force spring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |