Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes 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.
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
an off-center element that extends outward from the end surface.
2. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein the off-center element has two lobes that extend outward from the end surface.
3. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein the off-center element is shaped to engage a helical recess.
4. 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 an off-center element that extends outward from the end surface and engages the helical recess.
5. The imaging apparatus of claim 4 wherein the off-center element has two lobes extending outward from the end surface.
6. An imaging apparatus assembly comprising:
a generally cylindrical imaging component; and
a drive gear including a body engaging a generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and an off-center element that extends outward from the end surface.
7. The imaging apparatus of claim 6 wherein the off-center element has two lobes extending outward from the end surface.
8. The imaging apparatus of claim 6 wherein the off-center element engages a helical recess.