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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2007
Eugene David Allen, Richmond, KY (US);
Jarrett Clark Gayne, Lexington, KY (US);
Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Lexington, KY (US);
Paul Douglas Horrall, Lexington, KY (US);
Daniel Craig Hutchens, Georgetown, KY (US);
Eugene David Allen, Richmond, KY (US);
Jarrett Clark Gayne, Lexington, KY (US);
Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Lexington, KY (US);
Paul Douglas Horrall, Lexington, KY (US);
Daniel Craig Hutchens, Georgetown, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
The present application is directed to an imaging unit for an image forming device. In one embodiment, the imaging unit includes a frame that includes brace members that are connected together to form a central opening. The imaging unit may also include separate mounting locations positioned on the frame in a side-by-side orientation. Each of the mounting locations may be adapted to receive a imaging unit and position a PC member of the imaging unit. The frame may also include locating features to align the frame within the image forming device. Electrical contacts may be operatively connected to the frame. The electrical contacts may operatively connect with the image forming device to provide electrical communication to each of the plurality of imaging units.