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
a non-spiral tri-lobe element flaring outward from the end surface.
2. The drive gear of claim 1 the non-spiral tri-lobe element is shaped to engage 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 a non-spiral tri-lobe element flaring outward from the end surface and engaging the helical recess.
4. 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 a non-spiral tri-lobe element flaring outward from the end surface.
5. The imaging apparatus of claim 4 wherein the non-spiral tri-lobe element is shaped to engage a helical recess.