Xerox Corporation

George F Rittberg

David Keneth Ahl

Dan F Lockwood

James D Apolito

Robin E Smith

Eric Alan Merz

James R Cassano

Roger M Swanson

Kenneth G Christy

Timothy G Struczewski

Robert J Tannascoli

An apparatus for gripping the leading edge portion of a sheet includes a first gripping member which substantially spans the leading edge portion of the sheet. The apparatus further includes a spring having a portion thereof defining a second gripping member which substantially spans the leading edge portion of the sheet, the second gripping member being urged toward the first gripping member to grip the sheet.

Sheet gripping mechanism

An apparatus for enhancing contact between a copy sheet and a developed image positioned on a photoconductive member includes a cam movable between a first position and a second position. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for moving the cam between its first position and its second position. Additionally, the apparatus includes a contact member being spaced apart from the copy sheet in a first mode of operation and being in contact with the copy sheet in a second mode of operation. Moreover, the apparatus includes a mechanism for positioning the contact member in its first mode of operation in response to the cam being moved to its first position, and in its second mode of operation in response to the cam being moved to its second position.

Developed image transfer assist apparatus having a cam mechanism

A transfer blade apparatus for ironing a sheet against the photoreceptor belt during transfer, and smoothing out deformities which cause deletions is disclosed. The transfer blades include a flexible tip to absorb the impact of the blade as it contacts paper, and a spring load to limit and control the force applied to the sheet. Sensors are also utilized to monitor and adjust the timing of the blades.

Transfer blade in an electronic reprographic printing system

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Macedon, NY, United States of America

George F Rittberg