Patent ID: 6815131
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B29C,B29L,G03G

Abstract:
A method of forming a photoreceptor belt comprising:providing a flexible member having a length, width and thickness, the flexible member having a first end, second end, and a photosensitive surface; providing a member including a work surface; forming the flexible member in a loop shape such that the first end overlaps the second end and forms an overlap region for a selected distance, the photosensitive surface is on the outside of the loop shape, and one of the first end and the second end are positioned on the photosensitive surface; positioning the overlap region of the flexible member in pressure contact with the work surface such that the photosensitive surface is on the outside of the loop shape; positioning a welding tool on an inside surface of the loop shape of the flexible member opposite the overlap region; and ultrasonically welding the flexible member at one or more locations along the overlap region forming a photoreceptor belt.