Xerox Technology - Interlocking Seamed Belt

Xerox’s puzzle-type interlocking seamed belt technology combines the low cost and ease of manufacturing of seamed belt technology with the performance characteristics of seamless belt technology; enabling high quality belt solutions. Our innovative approach integrates novel seam design features, fabrication processes and functional tuning of the adhesives and substrates to achieve the operational performance of high reliability, extended life, and maximum utilization of the belt at a lower cost than seamless technologies. The unique manner in which we match the electrical and topographical properties of the belt enable full utilization of the surface area for imaging, including imaging on the puzzle-cut seam itself.

Illustration of Xerox puzzle-type interlocking seam technology

Xerox developed this technology specifically for the purpose of improving its image transfer subsystems. It has enabled the use of extraordinarily large belts while maintaining exceptional control of image quality through the use of virtually invisible seams. This new development, as well as a wide range of other related technologies, is being actively developed to address the need for high quality, low cost belt solutions.

Below is a sample list of Xerox intellectual property in the area of interlocking seamed belt technology:

U.S. 5,337,129	Intermediate transfer component coatings of ceramer and grafted ceramer
U.S. 5,340,679	Intermediate transfer element coatings
U.S. 5,409,557	Method of manufacturing a reinforced seamless intermediate transfer member
U.S. 5,537,194	Liquid developer compatible intermediate toner transfer member
U.S. 5,567,565	Method for transferring a toner image
U.S. 5,576,818	Intermediate transfer component having multiple coatings
U.S. 5,585,905	Printing apparatus including an intermediate toner transfer member having a top layer of a fluoroelastomer polymerized from an olefin and a fluorinated monomer
U.S. 5,670,230	Endless seamed belt with high strength
U.S. 5,721,032	Puzzle cut seamed belt with strength enhancing strip
U.S. 5,814,566	Belt assembly
U.S. 6,042,917	Member having offset seams
U.S. 6,353,724	Edge-reinforced seamed belts
U.S. 6,353,725	Imageable seam intermediate transfer belt having toner particle-sized kerf gap
U.S. 6,358,347	Continuous process for manufacturing imageable seamed belts for printers

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