Patent ID: 7693473
Filing Date: 2010-04-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A fuser assembly configured to fix a toner image to a sheet a print media, said fuser assembly comprising: a fuser belt having a first side edge and a second side edge; and a plurality of end cap assemblies positioned to locate said fuser belt, said plurality of end cap assemblies including: wherein each of said first compliant stopping flange and said second compliant stopping flange includes a flexible thrust bearing having an axial extent along an axis as a thickness, and having a radial extent perpendicular to said axis, said flexible thrust bearing being flexible in a direction of said axial extent such that a spring rate of said flexible thrust bearing in a direction of said axial extent allows said flexible thrust bearing to deflect in said direction of said axial extent when said flexible thrust bearing is engaged by a respective side edge of said fuser belt.