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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Bryan Michael Blair, Lexington, KY (US);
Edward Alan Rush, Lexington, KY (US);
Krikor Yosmali, Lexington, KY (US);
Assignee:
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03L 1/520 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G03L 1/520 ;
Abstract
A multi-level oiling device drive mechanism suitable for use in an imaging apparatus is disclosed. The drive mechanism includes a prime mover and gear train mounted to a frame of the base machine. A driven member of the oiling device, such as a web take-up spool in an oil web system, is driven by the gear train. When replacement of the oiling device is required, the driven member is disconnected from the gear train, and the device is replaced, without the need for replacing the drive mechanism.