Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components

1. A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component, the drive gear comprising:

a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component;

a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and

three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface,

wherein each of the three prongs is generally triangular in shape, one vertex of each triangular shaped prong being generally rounded.

2. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein the three prongs are adapted for engaging a helical recess.

3. An imaging apparatus assembly comprising:

a drive mechanism including a helical recess; and

a drive gear including a body for engaging a generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface and engaging the helical recess,

wherein each of the three prongs is generally triangular in shape, one vertex of each triangular shaped prong being generally rounded.

4. An imaging apparatus assembly comprising:

a generally cylindrical imaging component; and

a drive gear including a body engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface,

wherein each of the three prongs is generally triangular in shape, one vertex of each triangular shaped prong being generally rounded.

5. The imaging apparatus assembly of claim 4 wherein the three prongs are adapted for engaging a helical recess.