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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2007
Daniel L. Carter, Georgetown, KY (US);
Harald Portig, Versailles, KY (US);
Brian Reed Spencer, Lexington, KY (US);
Joseph Edwin Domhoff, Shelbyville, KY (US);
David W. Hunter, Lexington, KY (US);
Daniel L. Carter, Georgetown, KY (US);
Harald Portig, Versailles, KY (US);
Brian Reed Spencer, Lexington, KY (US);
Joseph Edwin Domhoff, Shelbyville, KY (US);
David W. Hunter, Lexington, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
The application includes various embodiments of devices and methods for mounting a motor within an image forming apparatus. The motor is mounted on a frame and positioned to engage and drive a component within the image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the component is an imaging unit. The frame includes an opening to receive the motor. A locating member is attached to the frame and extends into the opening to contact the motor and provide accurate positioning for engagement with the component. The locating ring provides for a press fit with lower forces. Additional fasteners may fixedly connect the motor to the frame and maintain the accurate positioning provided by the locating member.