Patent ID: 7644658
Filing Date: 2010-01-12
Classification: B41F,G03G

Abstract:
1. An assembly, comprising: an image transfer blanket; an intermediate transfer member drum; and a blanket fastening assembly provided on the intermediate transfer member drum for securing the image transfer blanket around the drum, the blanket fastening assembly comprising a fixedly mounted member mounted on the drum and connected to one end of the blanket, and a slidably mounted member and a resilient biasing arrangement mounted on the drum and connected to the other end of the blanket, wherein the slidably mounted member is slidably mounted on one or more rails provided on the drum and passing through cut-outs in the slidably mounted member, and wherein the slidably mounted member and the resilient biasing arrangement are configured to resiliently tension the blanket around the drum, and move during the operational life of the drum so as to accommodate stretching of the blanket while maintaining tension in the blanket.