Patent ID: 8938186
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method for aligning a photoconductor cartridge in an electrophotographic device comprising: providing at least two holes or at least two pins or a combination thereof in a first end of the cartridge; providing at least two holes or at least two pins or a combination thereof in a frame of the electrophotographic device which mate with the at least two holes or at least two pins or a combination thereof in the first end of the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted in the electrophotographic device; inserting the cartridge into the electrophotographic device; contacting a drive mechanism with a spherical bearing of the photoconductor cartridge; driving the photoconductor with a pair of drive dogs wherein one drive dog is affixed to a spline on the drive mechanism and a second drive dog is affixed to the spherical bearing; providing at least two holes or at least two pins in a second end of the cartridge; providing at least two holes or at least two pins in the frame of the electrophotographic device which mate with the at least two holes or at least two pins in the second end of the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted in the electrophotographic device; wherein the pins are tapered and seat and position the cartridge as the cartridge is slid into registration with the framework of the electrophotographic device; and wherein a first line connecting the at least two holes or at least two pins or a combination thereof in a first end of the cartridge and a second line connecting the at least two holes or at least two pins in a second end of the cartridge are not parallel.