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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1998
Gary B Bertram, Honeoye Falls, NY (US);
Gerard M Darby, Brockport, NY (US);
Carol K Dunn, Rochester, NY (US);
Patricia D Reuschle, Hilton, NY (US);
George R Walgrove, Rochester, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A mechanism for mounting a transfer assembly in a reproduction apparatus, the reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly including an electrically biased transfer roller for effecting transfer of pigmented marking particle images from a dielectric member to receiver members. The transfer assembly mounting mechanism includes a tie bar weldment for supporting the transfer assembly within the reproduction apparatus. A bracket, coupled to the transfer assembly, connects the tie bar weldment to the transfer assembly such that the transfer roller of the transfer assembly is castered and gimbaled.