Blanket replacement system and method thereof

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A system for replacing a blanket in an image forming apparatus, the system comprising:
a frame to hold a blanket; a lead edge clamp on the frame to engage a leading edge of a blanket, the clamp also to engage with a blanket holding member of an image transfer member of the image forming apparatus; an engagement motor to move the frame laterally in relation to the engagement motor; and a rotation motor to rotate the engagement motor and the frame.