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. Each prong may include an extension member extending perpendicular to the prongs and the cross-sectional area of the extension members may be less than the cross-sectional area of the prongs.
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, each prong including an extension member extending perpendicular to the prongs,
wherein the cross-sectional area of the extension members is less than the cross-sectional area of the prongs,
wherein a top surface of the extension members is substantially flat.
2. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein each of the three prongs is generally triangular in shape, one vertex of each triangular shaped prong being generally rounded.
3. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein the three prongs are adapted for engaging a helical recess.