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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2004
Aaron T. Nelson, West Linn, OR (US);
Wai Ki Kong, Singapore, SG;
Brent R. Jones, Tualatin, OR (US);
Yin M. Sia, Singapore, SG;
Aaron T. Nelson, West Linn, OR (US);
Wai Ki Kong, Singapore, SG;
Brent R. Jones, Tualatin, OR (US);
Yin M. Sia, Singapore, SG;
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Module components are packaged individually and delivered in a non-integrated state. These separate modules may be assembled readily without the use of specialized tools. A preferred configuration is a solid ink printer base module and a second module mounted to the base module through a quick coupling, quick release mechanism. The coupling mechanism may include a hinge and a self-actuating catch. A module coupling system with complementary parts on each module comprises: a first module having a coupling housing and a catch engagement surface, and a second module having a physical, three-dimensional guide surface, a biased retractable catch, a catch decoupling device, and a catch reset mechanism.