Patent ID: 6481081
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a process cartridge for use in a printing machine, the method comprising the steps of:providing a plurality of rivets each of the rivets having a head and a retaining portion, the retaining portion including a conical member spaced from the head; providing a first portion of a process cartridge, the first portion defining an aperture; providing a second portion of a process cartridge, the second portion defining a cavity; passing the retaining portion of one of said plurality of rivets through the aperture; inserting the conical member of the retaining portion of one of said plurality of rivets into the cavity; seating the head of the one of said plurality of rivets against the first portion of the process cartridge; and securing the retaining portion of one of said plurality of rivets to the second portion of the process cartridge, thereby securing the first portion of the process cartridge; wherein prior to inserting the conical member of the retaining portion, a diameter of the conical member is greater than an opening of the cavity to the second portion of the process cartridge.