Patent ID: 6097913
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
In a reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, including an electrically biased transfer roller for effecting transfer of pigmented marking particle images from a dielectric member to receiver members, a mechanism for mounting said transfer assembly in said reproduction apparatus, said mechanism comprising:a tie bar weldment for supporting said transfer assembly within said reproduction apparatus, said tie bar weldment including a shaft and a plate, said plate being mounted on said shaft for rotation about the longitudinal axis of said shaft; anda bracket, coupled to said transfer assembly, said bracket including a plurality of bushings, said plate of said tie bar weldment having a curved lead edge engageable by said bushings of said bracket for enabling adjustable movement of said bracket relative to said tie bar weldment about a caster axis, and a pivot pin assembly, coincident with a gimbal axis, engageable with said transfer assembly to enable said transfer assembly to rotate relative to said bracket about said gimbal axis.