Patent ID: 6771915
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A coupling arrangement, comprising:an optical photoconductive drum including a drum exterior surface and a drum interior surface having an electrically resistive coating surrounding and extending along a longitudinal axis, the drum interior surface facing toward the longitudinal axis and the drum exterior surface facing away from the longitudinal axis, the drum interior surface including first and second open ends; a flange including a flange interior surface disposed in the first open end, a flange exterior surface disposed outside of the first open end, a flange side surface connecting the flange interior and exterior surfaces, and a grounding shaft opening extending from the flange interior and exterior surfaces; and a grounding plate disposed in the first open end and including an outwardly extending contact contacting the drum interior surface and removing a portion of the electrically resistive coating to achieve electrical connection with the drum interior surface and to hold the flange.