Patent ID: 7957673
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner transfer system in an image forming device comprising: a transfer belt that extends around at least a first roll and a second roll; a second transfer roll positioned on an opposite side of the transfer belt from the first roll, the second transfer roll and the first roll forming a second transfer point to move a toner image from the transfer belt to a media sheet; an arm operatively connected to the second transfer roll and movable between a first orientation causing the second roll to be positioned to give the transfer belt a first amount of tension and a second orientation causing the second roll to be positioned to give the transfer belt a second amount of tension that is less than the first amount; and a contact mechanism movable between a first position spaced away from the arm and causing the arm to be in the first orientation and a second position in contact with the arm causing the arm to be in the second orientation; wherein the arm includes an elongated shape with a first end and a second end, the second end being in contact with the second roll when the arm is in the second orientation.