Abstract: Hybrid actuator. The actuator includes a piezoelectric actuator spaced apart from a magnetostrictive actuator. A linkage is in contact with the piezoelectric and magnetostrictive actuator, the linkage having an end including microgrooves. A rotatable shaft includes microgrooves mating with the microgrooves in the linkage end. Electronic circuitry is provided to drive the piezoelectric actuator and the magnetostrictive actuator resulting in the piezoelectric and the magnetostrictive actuators moving 180° out of phase thereby moving the linkage to rotate the shaft. It is preferred that the actuators be driven at resonance. In one embodiment, the actuator includes three actuators to provide motion about three axes. In another embodiment the actuator is a linear actuator.

Abstract: Hybrid actuator. The actuator includes a piezoelectric actuator spaced apart from a magnetostrictive actuator. A linkage is in contact with the piezoelectric and magnetostrictive actuator, the linkage having an end including microgrooves. A rotatable shaft includes microgrooves mating with the microgrooves in the linkage end. Electronic circuitry is provided to drive the piezoelectric actuator and the magnetostrictive actuator resulting in the piezoelectric and the magnetostrictive actuators moving 180° out of phase thereby moving the linkage to rotate the shaft. It is preferred that the actuators be driven at resonance. In one embodiment, the actuator includes three actuators to provide motion about three axes. In another embodiment the actuator is a linear actuator.

Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction apparatus comprising: a primary imaging member for forming a toner image, a fuser assembly containing a fusing member and a pressure member for fixing the toner image to a receiver, a release oil device for delivering release oil to the fusing member of the fuser assembly, an intermediate transfer member for receiving the toner image from the primary imaging member, and a receiver transport member for transporting the toner image from the intermediate transfer member to the fuser assembly. The receiver transport member has a surface energy from about 14 ergs/cm2 to about 35 ergs/cm2. The apparatus further includes a cleaning device that is associated with the receiver transport member and includes a fabric material capable of removal of residual release oil from the receiver transport member.