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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2011
Anthony J. Formicola, Marion, NY (US);
Thomas G. Rath, Hamlin, NY (US);
Kevin H. Taft, Williamson, NY (US);
Sandra L. Schmitt, Williamson, NY (US);
Timothy J. Ellis, Caledonia, NY (US);
Anthony J. Formicola, Marion, NY (US);
Thomas G. Rath, Hamlin, NY (US);
Kevin H. Taft, Williamson, NY (US);
Sandra L. Schmitt, Williamson, NY (US);
Timothy J. Ellis, Caledonia, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus comprises a frame having a first frame section connected to a second frame section. The frame also has at least one physical connection that allows the first frame section to move relative to the second frame section. A first roller is connected to the first frame section. The first roller has a crowned outer surface surrounding an axle. Also, first connectors connect the first roller to the first frame section. The first connectors allow the first roller to rotate around the axle and allow the first roller to move in a direction parallel to the axle. A second roller is also connected to the second frame section. At least one biasing member is connected to the first frame section and the second frame section. The biasing member applies a bias to cause the first frame section to move away from the second frame section. A belt substrate contacts the first roller and the second roller. A latch is connected to the first frame section and the second frame section. The latch allows the frame to collapse by moving the first frame section toward the second frame section and disconnecting the biasing member.