Patent ID: 6025594
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: G03G,H01T

Abstract:
A corona generating assembly, comprising: at least one corona generating electrode member having an elongated length defining a plurality of support openings formed therein, and spaced along the length of said corona generating electrode member;a primary support member having integral support projections extending outwardly therefrom for supporting said at least one corona generating electrode member, wherein the integral support projections are arranged on said primary support member at positions corresponding to the support openings formed in said at least one corona generating electrode member for cooperative engagement therewith; andat least one secondary support member adapted to define support projection receiving openings corresponding to the support projections of said primary support member for interlocking engagement therewith, such that said at least one corona generating electrode member is sandwiched between said primary support member and said at least one secondary support member;wherein the integral support projections each include a hook shaped body for extending over an edge of each support protection receiving aperture to provide interlocking engagement between said primary support member and said at least one secondary support member.