Title:
REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN IMAGE TRANSFER BLANKET AND METHOD THEREOF
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/061315
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Blanket replacement systems and methods useable with an image forming apparatus are provided herein. The blanket replacement system removes the blanket from the image transfer member and attaches the blanket to the image transfer member. The blanket replacement system includes a frame member, an engagement motor, and a rotation motor. The frame member holds a blanket having a lead edge portion on one edge and a trail edge portion on an opposing edge. The frame member further includes a lead edge clamp unit and a trail edge clamp unit that holds the lead edge and trail edge portions of the blanket and engages with an image transfer member. The engagement motor engages with the frame member and moves the frame member laterally in relation to the engagement motor. The rotation motor is connected to the engagement motor and rotates the engagement motor and the frame member.
Inventors:
MOR-YOSEF AVICHAY (IL)
Application Number:
PCT/IL2011/000825
Publication Date:
August 15, 2013
Filing Date:
October 25, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HEWLETT PACKARD INDIGO BV (NL)
MOR-YOSEF AVICHAY (IL)
MOR-YOSEF AVICHAY (IL)
International Classes:
B41F27/12; G03G15/16; G03G21/16
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2010085238A1 | 2010-07-29 |
Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
PEARL COHEN ZEDEK LATZER et al. (46733 Herzlia, IL)
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