Patent ID: 8050590
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A charging device for charging an imageable surface, said charging device including an array of electron emitting pins, a grid said grid having an inner surface adjacent to said array of electron emitting pins and grid having an outer surface adjacent to a photoreceptor surface, said charging device further including a corona grid cleaning device which comprises: an inner grid cleaning pad, an outer grid cleaning pad, a pad transporting system, and a mounting assembly adapted to translate said charging device in relation to said imageable surface from an operating position to a cleaning position, said pad transporting system coacts with said mounting assembly to translate said charging device in relation to said imageable surface from said operating position to said cleaning position, said mounting assembly includes a retractable assembly and a lever arm member connected to said retractable assembly, said lever arm when engaged by said pad transporting system retracts said mounting assembly to said operating position and when disengaged with said lever arm said mounting assembly moves to said cleaning position.