Connectors and packaging components

Abstract

The present invention provides a connector and a packaging assembly, which relate to the field of imaging technology. Among them, the connector includes: the connector is arranged relative to the window of the outer packaging, and is used to operate the computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box located in the outer packaging without removing the outer packaging; the connector includes an electrically connected first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode is used to be electrically connected to the computer-readable storage medium, and the second electrode is used to be electrically connected to the detection device, and the detection device can read and write the computer-readable storage medium through the connector; the connector is detachable relative to the outer packaging or the consumable box. The packaging assembly includes: an outer packaging, a consumable box and a connector; the outer packaging has a hollow accommodating cavity and a window connected to the accommodating cavity is provided on the outer packaging; the consumable box with a computer-readable storage medium is installed in the accommodating cavity. The computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box in the outer packaging can be tested, burned, and other processes can be performed without unpacking the outer packaging, which can improve the rework efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a connecting piece and a packaging component, belonging to the technical field of imaging. Background Art

[0002] A consumable box is a type of printing consumable, such as a powder box, ink cartridge, toner cartridge, etc., which is provided with a computer-readable storage medium or consumable chip for communicating with an image forming device, recording consumable information, etc. The computer-readable storage medium is installed on the consumable box after being tested, burned, etc., and then the consumable box is installed in the outer packaging.

[0003] In the related art, when it is necessary to perform operations such as testing and burning on the computer-readable storage medium on the packaged consumable box, the consumable box is first taken out of the outer packaging, and after the relevant operations are completed, it is put back into the outer packaging.

[0004] However, when performing related actions on the packaged consumables box, the process becomes complicated and the efficiency of rework is reduced. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention provides a connector and a packaging assembly, which solves the problem in the prior art that when performing related actions on a packaged consumable box, the process becomes complicated and the efficiency of rework is reduced.

[0006] The first aspect of the present invention is to provide a connector, which is arranged relative to the window of the outer packaging, and is used to operate the computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box located in the outer packaging without removing the outer packaging; the connector includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are electrically connected, the first electrode is used to be electrically connected to the computer-readable storage medium, and the second electrode is used to be electrically connected to a detection device, and the detection device can read and write the computer-readable storage medium through the connector; the connector is detachable relative to the outer packaging or the consumable box.

[0007] The second aspect of the present invention is to provide a packaging assembly, including an outer packaging, a consumable box and the above-mentioned connecting piece; the outer packaging has a hollow accommodating cavity and a window connected to the accommodating cavity is provided on the outer packaging; the consumable box is installed in the accommodating cavity and a computer-readable storage medium is provided on the consumable box; the connecting piece is arranged relative to the window.

[0008] The connector and packaging assembly provided by the present invention include: the connector is arranged relative to the window of the outer packaging, and is used to operate the computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box located in the outer packaging without removing the outer packaging; the connector includes an electrically connected first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode is used to be electrically connected to the computer-readable storage medium, and the second electrode is used to be electrically connected to the detection device, and the connector is detachable relative to the outer packaging or the consumable box. The packaging assembly provided by the present invention, when the consumables are packaged in the outer packaging, due to the arrangement of the connector relative to the window of the outer packaging, the connector can indirectly connect the detection device to the computer-readable storage medium, so that the computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box in the outer packaging can be tested, burned, and other rework processes without removing the outer packaging. Since there is no need to disassemble the outer packaging of the consumables, the rework process can be reduced and the rework efficiency can be improved. The arrangement of the connector makes the rework process simpler, the connector can be produced separately and detachable, and can at least partially utilize the existing outer packaging. The connector can also be recyclable and reusable, saving costs and protecting the environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will become more easily understood through the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which several embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of example and not limitation, wherein:

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the use of a connecting piece provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a detachable structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional diagram of the connection state between the consumable box and the connecting piece;

[0013] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A top view of the connection between the middle consumable box and the connector;

[0014] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another detachable structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 6 A side view of another detachable method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of another detachable structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the middle part B and part C;

[0018] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of another detachable structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Fig.10 for Figure 1 AA cross-sectional view of a connector and a schematic diagram of structural changes during use;

[0020] Fig.11 for Figure 1 AA cross-sectional view of another type of connector and a schematic diagram of structural changes during use;

[0021] Fig.12 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the connecting piece provided;

[0022] Fig.13 for Fig.12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting member;

[0023] Fig.14 for Fig.12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the movable parts of the connector;

[0024] Fig.15 for Fig.11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the provided connector;

[0025] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the connection relationship between a burning head and a connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 10-outer packaging; 11-window; 21-consumable box; 22-computer readable storage medium; 221-chip electrode; 30-connector; 31-main body; 311-upper part; 312-lower part; 32-first electrode; 321-first main body; 322-first contact part; 33-second electrode; 331-second main body; 332-second contact part; 34-first structure; 35-third structure; 36-movable part; 37-third elastic part; 38-guide column; 39-limiting protrusion; 40-second structure; 50-probe; 60-fourth structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside” and “outside” are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0030] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0031] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and specified, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0034] In the related art, when it is necessary to test, burn, etc. the computer-readable storage medium on the packaged consumable box, the consumable box is first taken out of the outer packaging, and after the relevant actions are completed, it is put back into the outer packaging. However, when the packaged consumable box is subjected to relevant actions, the process becomes complicated and the efficiency of rework is reduced.

[0035] Through careful analysis, the main reason for the above problems is that the computer-readable storage medium is also wrapped in the outer packaging because the consumable box is wrapped. If the outer packaging is not opened, the computer-readable storage medium cannot be exposed, which makes the rework process of the consumable box complicated and reduces the rework efficiency; the opened packaging box may not be able to continue to be used, which is not environmentally friendly. For this reason, the inventor of the present disclosure abandons the existing outer packaging solution, provides a connector and sets a window on the outer packaging that connects to the inside of the outer packaging. The connector is set relative to the window of the outer packaging. The connector is used to electrically connect the computer-readable storage medium and the detection device. The computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box in the outer packaging can be tested, burned, etc. without opening the outer packaging, so as to simplify the rework process and improve the rework efficiency, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0036] The connector and packaging assembly provided by the present invention are described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the use of a connecting piece provided in this embodiment.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a connector 30, including: the connector 30 is arranged relative to the window 11 of the outer package 10, and is used to operate the computer-readable storage medium 22 on the consumable box 21 located in the outer package 10 without removing the outer package 10; the connector 30 includes an electrically connected first electrode 32 and a second electrode 33, the first electrode 32 is used to electrically connect to the computer-readable storage medium, and the second electrode 33 is used to electrically connect to the detection device, and the detection device can read and write the computer-readable storage medium 22 through the connector 30; the connector 30 is detachable relative to the outer package 10 or the consumable box 21.

[0039] The consumable box 21 is used to contain toner or carbon powder, etc. The computer readable storage medium 22 stores consumable information, such as the amount of ink, the amount of toner, the number of printed pages, etc., which are used to represent the printing information of the consumables. In this embodiment, for ease of description, in most cases, the consumable chip 22 is referred to as the computer readable storage medium 22.

[0040] The detection device can be a burning device, a detection device, etc. In this embodiment, the burning device is used as an example for explanation. The detection device can read and write consumable information, and can also burn the program stored in the computer-readable storage medium 22 (such as burning, upgrading, testing, etc.). The outer packaging 10 can be a packaging box or a packaging bag. The material used is not limited, and can be made of corrugated paper, kraft paper, coated paper, foam, plastic, white board paper, white cardboard, bobbin paper, etc. The shape of the window is polygonal, for example, the cross section of the window is circular or rectangular; of course, it can also be any other shape such as circular or elliptical.

[0041] The structure of the connector 30 is described in detail below in combination with the consumable box 21 , the consumable chip 22 , the window 11 and the outer package 10 .

[0042] The setting of the window 11 enables the connector 30 to electrically connect the probe 50 of the programming head of the programming device and the chip electrode 221 of the consumable chip 22. Therefore, the setting of the window 11 provides a connection channel for electrically connecting the consumable chip 22 and the programming head, avoiding the need to disassemble the outer package 10. Specifically, the probe 50 of the programming head is aligned with the second electrode 33 and electrically connected to the second electrode 33, and the first electrode 32 is electrically connected to the chip electrode 221.

[0043] The connector 30 is detachable relative to the outer packaging 10 or the consumable box 21, which can be understood as: the connector 30 is detachably mounted on the consumable box 21, or the connector 30 is detachably mounted on or on the outer packaging 10. The detachable setting of the connector 30 does not require too many changes to the existing outer packaging 10 and consumable box 21, and can be used on the basis of the original outer packaging 10, saving the use of the outer packaging 10 and the rework cost. In addition, the connector 30 is detachable, which makes the consumable box 21 very convenient to use, and the connector 30 can be mass-produced separately, which improves the overall rework efficiency.

[0044] Take the example of the detachable connection between the connecting member 30 and the consumable box 21:

[0045] During installation, the connector 30 is installed on the consumable chip 22, so that the first electrode 32 is electrically connected to the chip electrode 221 on the consumable chip 22, and then the consumable box 21 is placed in the outer package 10. After the placement, the second electrode 33 is exposed at the window 11. Alternatively, the consumable box 21 is first placed in the outer package 10, the position of the consumable chip 22 is aligned with the window 11, and then the connector 30 is installed on the consumable chip 22 on the consumable box 21 from the outside. During testing, the probe 50 on the burning head of the burning device is aligned with the exposed second electrode 33 to complete the indirect electrical connection of the consumable chip 22, so as to complete the test, burning and other actions. During use, the user removes the outer packaging 10 (or the connecting component 30 is removed first), then takes out the consumable box 21, and then removes the connecting component 30 from the consumable box 21 and then installs it into the image forming device; or, the user first removes the connecting component 30, then removes the outer packaging 10, and finally installs the consumable box 21 into the image forming device. When the consumable chip 22 of the consumable box 21 loaded into the packaging box 10 needs to be tested, burned, upgraded, etc., it is only necessary to place the connector 30 at the window, align the first electrode 32 with the chip electrode 221, and expose the second electrode 33 at the window 11, so that the detection equipment can be electrically connected to the second electrode 33 to complete the testing, burning, upgrading, etc. of the consumable chip 22 on the consumable box 21 in the outer packaging 10 without removing the outer packaging 10. When the above-mentioned rewriting and other actions are completed, the connector 30 can be removed, and the connector 30 can continue to be used for the next outer packaging 10 or consumable box 21; or the connector 30 can be left until the user uses the consumable box 21, then the connector 30 is removed or discarded together with the outer packaging 10, and the discarded outer packaging 10 and connector 30 can be further recycled and reused.

[0046] Through the above arrangement, the connector 30 can be removed from the consumable box 21, which is convenient for the subsequent installation and use of the consumable box 21, and the outer packaging 10 only needs to make the window 11, without making major changes, and can be carried out on the basis of the original outer packaging 10, without waste; the manufacturing process of the new outer packaging 10 is basically unchanged, or the changes are small, and there is no need to change the mold or the changes are small, and the later processing technology is also simpler. The connector 30 and the outer packaging 10 can be recycled and reused, which is environmentally friendly and very convenient to use. During testing, the consumable chip 22 can be performed without disassembling the outer packaging 10, which facilitates recycling or reduces the rework process and improves production efficiency. In addition, since a connector 30 is provided between the consumable chip 22 and the window 11, the burn head probe 50 can be directly electrically connected to the second electrode 33 of the connector 30 at the window 11, without extending the probe 50 into the inner side of the window 11 to electrically connect with the consumable chip 22 located in the packaging box. This allows for quick alignment and avoids deformation of the probe 50 caused by the probe 50 extending into the window 11, or avoids the consumable chip 22 moving with the movement of the consumable box 21, which causes the probe 50 to be unable to accurately locate the position of the corresponding consumable chip 22 electrode. In addition, this solution may not require any processing of the original consumable box 21, and the connector 30 can be directly clamped and buckled on the consumable chip 22 or on the mounting table where the consumable chip 22 is located, which significantly improves the cost and production efficiency. Moreover, the connector 30 can be produced separately, which is convenient to use and has high production efficiency.

[0047] The connector 30 is disposed relative to the window 11 of the outer package 10. It can be understood that the connector 30 can be partially disposed in the window 11 of the outer package 10, or the connector 30 can be entirely disposed in the window 11 of the outer package 10. When the connector 30 is located in the window 11, the height of the connector 30 can be no higher than the window 11, or the height of the connector 30 can be no less than the window 11.

[0048] Schematically, the height of the connector 30 is not higher than the window 11 after being installed in the consumable box 21. Not higher than the window 11 can be understood as follows: after the connector 30 is installed in the consumable box 21, its height does not affect the consumable box 21 entering and exiting the outer package 10. Therefore, the highest height of the connector 30 after being installed in the consumable box 21 is not higher than the highest point of the window 11, and preferably not higher than the lowest point of the window 11. When the connector 30 is slightly higher than the lowest point of the window 11, the two sides of the connector 30 entering and exiting the window 11 can be designed to be arc-shaped, circular arc-shaped, etc., so as to facilitate the connector 30 to be loaded or removed from the outer package 10. When the height of the connector 30 is higher than the lowest point of the window 11 or even higher than the window 11, the connector 30 can be restricted at the window 11, further limiting the shaking of the consumable box 21 in the outer package 10, facilitating the alignment of the detection device, sealing the window 11, or expanding the effective area of ​​the connector 30 for easy operation, etc. Of course, the height relationship between the connector 30 and the window 11 is also related to the thickness and hardness of the outer package 10, and the height of the connector 30 can be adjusted as needed. When the connector 30 is detachably arranged on the outer package 10, whether it is higher than the window is not limited. If the connector 30 is arranged on the outer package 10 at the time of leaving the factory, the size of the connector 30 should not affect the entry of the consumable box 21, and it is necessary to ensure that the first electrode 32 of the connector 30 can achieve good electrical connection with the consumable chip 22 after the consumable box 21 is installed in place.

[0049] In order to ensure that the first electrode 32 is in good contact with the chip electrode 221 of the consumable chip 22, the first electrode 32 can be set to a slightly raised structure. The first electrode 32 can also be a retractable or elastically deformable structure, such as a spring ejector pin, a spring sheet, or other deformable structures, to avoid problems such as poor contact, electrode damage, and inconvenient connection between the connector 30 and the consumable box 21 caused by the hard connection between the first electrode 32 and the electrode of the consumable chip 22.

[0050] In a possible implementation, the connector 30 further includes a body 31, a first electrode 32 and a second electrode 33 are mounted on the body 31; a first structure 34 is provided on the body 31, and the first structure 34 is used to be detachably connected to a second structure 40 on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10. The first structure 34 and the second structure 40 cooperate with each other, so that the body 31 is detachably connected to the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10.

[0051] It should be noted that if Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 or Fig. 9 As shown, the first structure 34 is arranged on the body 31. Since the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are used in conjunction with each other, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 or Fig. 9 There is also a second structure 40.

[0052] In a possible implementation, the first structure 34 is used to engage with the second structure 40. The first structure 34 engages with the second structure 40 so that the connector 30 is detachably connected to the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the engagement of the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 refers to the interference fit between the first structure 34 and the second structure 40, after which the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are fastened together so that the connector 30 is installed on the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10; when the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 release their fastening connection relationship in a certain way, the connector 30 can be removed from the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10. When the connector 30 is detachably arranged, the way to release the fastening connection relationship is a non-destructive way.

[0053] In one implementation of the snap connection, the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are mutually meshing protrusions and grooves, and the protrusions are embedded in the grooves to achieve detachable connection between the first structure 34 and the second structure 40. For example, the first structure 34 is a second groove provided on the body 31, and the second structure 40 is used to be embedded in the second groove so that the connector 30 is snap-connected with the consumables 21 or the outer package 10; or the second structure 40 is a first groove provided on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10, and the first structure 34 is used to be embedded in the first groove so that the connector 30 is snap-connected with the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10.

[0054] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a detachable structure provided in this embodiment; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional diagram of the connection state between the consumable box and the connecting piece; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Top view of the connection status of the middle consumable box and the connector.

[0055] like Figure 2-Figure 4As shown, the first structure 34 is a protrusion arranged on the body 31, and the second structure 40 is a first groove arranged on the consumable box 21. A protrusion is also arranged on the first structure 34, and a slot matching the protrusion is arranged on the second structure 40. When the first structure 34 is installed on the second structure 40, the protrusion and the first groove cooperate with each other to prevent the connector 30 from falling off or loosening after installation. The protrusion can also be arranged at the second structure 40, and the first groove is arranged at the first structure 34. Among them, the shape of the second structure 40 is adapted to the shape of the first structure 34; the first structure 34 is arranged on the bottom surface of the body 31. When the second structure 40 is arranged on the outer packaging 10, the consumable chip 22 is arranged on the consumable box 21, and the structure in the figure is just an example for the convenience of explanation.

[0056] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another detachable structure provided for this embodiment.

[0057] like Figure 5 As shown, in another implementation method of the clamping, the first structure 34 includes two clamping blocks; the two clamping blocks are arranged side by side and spaced apart, the computer-readable storage medium 22 is arranged on the top surface of the second structure 40, and the second structure 40 is arranged between the two clamping blocks and clamped with the clamping blocks; or, the second structure 40 includes two clamping blocks; the two clamping blocks are arranged side by side and spaced apart, the computer-readable storage medium 22 is arranged between the two clamping blocks, and the first structure 34 is used to be arranged between the two clamping blocks and clamped with the clamping blocks.

[0058] Taking the first structure 34 including two clamping blocks as an example, the second structure 40 is arranged between the two clamping blocks and clamped with the clamping blocks, and the clamping blocks and the second structure 40 are clamped by friction. Similarly, when the second structure 40 includes two clamping blocks, the clamping blocks and the first structure 34 are also clamped by friction.

[0059] Exemplarily, the second structure 40 is a polygonal flat plate structure, for example, the shape of the second structure 40 is a rectangle. The shape of the clamping block depends on the shape of the second structure 40 or the shape of the first structure 34 to ensure that the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 can be detachably connected. The clamping block can also be arranged around the body 31, and clamping can be performed by setting clamping blocks on certain sides of the body 31 (such as the clamping blocks have three, four or more blocks). Schematically, the length direction of the clamping block extends along the length direction of the body 31 or the length direction of the consumable chip 22.

[0060] Optionally, the clamping block further includes a plurality of clamping arms spaced apart along the length direction of the body 31 , and the clamping arms may be rod-shaped or plate-shaped; or, the clamping block is a flat plate structure.

[0061] In another implementation of the clamping, the first structure 34 includes two clamping blocks; the two clamping blocks are arranged side by side and at intervals, and the consumable chip 22 serves as the second structure 40, and the consumable chip 22 is arranged between the two clamping blocks and clamped with the clamping blocks. It should be noted that whether the consumable chip 22 is used as the second structure 40 depends on whether the installation position of the consumable chip 22 is convenient for clamping.

[0062] Figure 6 A side view of another detachable method provided for this embodiment.

[0063] like Figure 6 As shown, in another implementation of the clamping, the first structure 34 is a clamping arm, and the second structure is a window 11 or a consumable box 21 . The clamping arm clamps the window 11 or the consumable box 21 so that the connector 30 is installed on the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10 .

[0064] Optionally, the body 31 is a rectangular plate or a rectangular frame (can be a square or a square rectangle). The two opposite ends of the body 31 are provided with clamping arms, and the clamping arms include an elastic member, a reset member and at least two clamping blocks. The first ends of the two clamping blocks are hinged to the body 31. The elastic member is arranged between the two clamping blocks, and the elastic member is used to make the two clamping blocks fit together so that the clamping blocks clamp the outer package 10 or the window 11. The reset member is arranged on the body 31, and is used to separate the two clamping blocks to release the clamping of the window 11 or the outer package 10.

[0065] Exemplarily, the elastic member is a torsion spring, the reset member is a pressing part, and the clamping block and the reset member can be integrally formed or tightly connected. Applying force to the pressing part makes the two clamping blocks open, so that the connecting member 30 is clamped at the window 11 of the outer package 10, and the pressing part is released. Due to the force of the torsion spring, the clamping block clamps the outer package 10 shell at the window 11. Applying force to the pressing part again makes the two clamping blocks open, so that the connecting member 30 can be removed from the window 11 on the outer package 10, the pressing part is released, and the connecting member 30 is removed. Due to the force of the torsion spring, the clamping block is clamped. The torsion spring plays the role of resetting the opened clamping block. The clamping arms can be two, three or more, and can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Preferably, two and symmetrical structures are used, which can stabilize the force, save material costs and production processes, and improve production efficiency. The clamping method using this clamping method has a simple structure, stable installation, high efficiency, and is very convenient for disassembling and installing the connecting member 30.

[0066] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of another detachable structure provided in this embodiment; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of parts B and C in the middle.

[0067] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in another implementation of the snap connection, the first structure 34 is used for sliding connection with the second structure 40. It should be noted that the first structure 34 forms a snap connection structure with the second structure 40 in a sliding contact manner.

[0068] A scheme for realizing a sliding connection, the first structure 34 includes two first sliders, two of which are arranged side by side and at intervals on the bottom surface of the main body 31, and the two first sliders and the main body 31 define a consumable cavity for accommodating the consumable chip 22; the second structure 40 is two second sliders arranged side by side and at intervals on the consumable box 21, and the second sliders are provided with slide grooves; part of the first sliders are inserted in the slide grooves. Exemplarily, protrusions are provided at both ends of the bottom surface of the main body 31 of the connector 30, and a slide groove is provided on the consumable box 21. The protrusions can be inserted in the slide groove and slide back and forth in the slide groove, so that the connector 30 can be detachably installed on the consumable box 21. By squeezing or pushing (such as Figure 7 In the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), part of the first slider is slidably disposed in the slide groove, so that the connecting member 30 is fixed by the second slider, so that the connecting member 30 is installed on the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10. When installed on the outer packaging 10, the second slider is arranged on the outer packaging 10, and the consumable chip 22 is arranged on the consumable box 21.

[0069] It is understandable that the first slider can also be arranged on the consumable box 21, and correspondingly, the second slider is arranged on the body 31. The two first sliders are between the two second sliders, or the two second sliders are between the two first sliders. In this embodiment, the two first sliders are outside the two second sliders. In addition, the first slider and the second slider can be one, two, three or more.

[0070] In order to avoid the user from intentionally removing the connector 30 when the consumables are used, the present disclosure can also provide an easy-to-remove structure on the connector 30 that cooperates with the outer packaging 10. After the consumable box 21 is loaded into the outer packaging 10, the connector 30 cooperates with the outer packaging 10 to fix the connector 30 to the outer packaging 10. The easy-to-remove structure can be adhesive, buckle, protrusion and groove, etc., so that the connector 30 can be removed synchronously when the outer packaging 10 is removed. Specifically, the outer packaging 10 is along the outer packaging 10. Figure 7 The connector 30 is moved out of the slide slot in the opposite direction of the arrow in the figure, thereby moving the connector 30 out of the slide slot without the user noticing, so as to facilitate the user's use. It should be noted that the easy-to-remove structure is a structure that allows the connector 30 to be easily removed from the consumable box 21, preferably any structure that allows the connector 30 to be removed without the user noticing.

[0071] In an optional embodiment, the first structure 34 is used to be magnetically connected to the second structure 40. Through the magnetic connection, the connector 30 can be detachably connected to the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10.

[0072] Schematically, the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are both magnetic plates or magnetic blocks; or, the first structure 34 is a magnetic plate or magnetic block, and the second structure 40 is an iron plate or iron block; or, the first structure 34 is an iron plate or iron block, and the second structure 40 is a magnetic plate or magnetic block. When the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are both magnetic parts made of magnetic materials, the magnetism of the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are opposite. It should also be noted that the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 can also be made of cobalt, nickel and other materials that can be adsorbed by magnets, while achieving magnetic connection.

[0073] The shapes of the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 can be the same or different. For example, the first structure 34 can be a plate-like structure, a sheet-like structure, a hemispherical structure, etc., and the specific structure is not specifically limited here. The second structure 40 can be a plate-like structure, a sheet-like structure, a hemispherical structure, etc., and the specific structure is not specifically limited here. When installing the connector 30, it is only necessary to bring the mutually attractive first structure 34 and the second structure 40 close to each other to complete the detachable installation.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, the first structure 34 is used to bond with the second structure 40. By bonding, the connecting member 30 is detachably connected to the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10.

[0075] In one bonding method, the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are bonded by adhesive.

[0076] When the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 are connected by an adhesive, the first structure 34 includes an integrally arranged adhesive layer (or an adhesive layer composed of multiple sections), and the second structure 40 is a region on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10 for the adhesive layer to adhere to; or, the second structure 40 includes an integrally arranged adhesive layer (or an adhesive layer composed of multiple sections), and the first structure 34 is a region on the body 31 for the adhesive layer to adhere to. It should be noted that the adhesive layer is arranged between the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 to connect the connector 30 to the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10.

[0077] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of another detachable structure provided for this embodiment.

[0078] like Fig. 9 As shown, in another bonding method, the first structure 34 is an adhesive tape, and the second structure 40 is an area on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10 for the adhesive tape to bond. When installing the connector 30, the connector 30 is installed on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10 with the adhesive tape, and when the connector 30 needs to be removed, the adhesive tape can be torn off.

[0079] It should be noted that the adhesive tape may also be a strip-shaped adhesive tape such as an adhesive tape or an adhesive film.

[0080] In order to facilitate the removal of the adhesive tape, the first structure 34 includes an adhesive portion and a tilting portion; one end of the tilting portion is tightly connected to one end of the adhesive portion and the tilting portion is non-sticky; the adhesive portion is used to bond with the second structure 40. The tilting portion is non-sticky, which is convenient for users to grab. In addition, a mark reminding the user how to remove can also be set on the adhesive tape to guide the user to remove the connector 30. The adhesive tape can also be attached to the outer packaging 10, the part of the consumable box 21 that needs to be removed (such as the protective film of the powder box powder bin, the user needs to remove the protective film when using it), or a fixed mold for fixing the consumable box 21 (such as a protective mold for protecting the consumable box 21 from impact and preventing the consumable box 21 from shifting. After the consumable box 21 is installed on the fixed mold, it is put into the outer packaging 10. The fixed mold needs to be removed when the consumable box 21 is used), and any other object that needs to be removed. In other words, the adhesive tape is provided with an easy-to-remove structure, so that the adhesive tape can remove the connecting piece 30 together with the user when the user removes the corresponding object to be removed, without the user having to deliberately remove the connecting piece 30, which is convenient for the user to use. For the user, the existence of the connecting piece 30 may not be felt at all, which brings great convenience to the user.

[0081] In addition to the above-mentioned ways of realizing the detachable connection between the first structure 34 and the second structure 40 , the connector 30 can also be detachably connected to the consumable box 21 or the outer packaging 10 through various matching relationships such as tracks and pulleys, buckles, and threads.

[0082] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the cross section of the body 31 is stepped, the second electrode 33 is arranged on the surface of the body 31, schematically in a rectangular, L-shaped or Z-shaped shape, the first electrode 32 is arranged on the low side of the stepped body 31, the first electrode 32 is provided with at least a first arc segment, the first arc segment has a certain elasticity or deformation ability, one end of the first arc segment is electrically connected to the second electrode 33, and the other end is used to be electrically connected to the consumable chip 22. When the body 31 is installed on the outer packaging 10 or the consumable box 21, the first arc segment can be electrically connected to the chip electrode 221 of the consumable chip 22. Of course, the cross section of the body 31 can also be planar, and the second electrode is arranged on the surface of the body 31. The body 31 can be a solid structure, or it can be a hollow, partially hollow structure, etc. The first structure 34 is preferably arranged below the body 31. The setting of the first arc segment, during the mutual cooperation between the first structure 34 and the second structure 40, after the first arc segment contacts the chip electrode 221, the first electrode 32 can be slightly lifted up or deformed, which is beneficial to ensure a good electrical connection between the first electrode 32 and the chip electrode 221 on the one hand, and facilitates the installation of the connector 30 and protects the first electrode 32 and the chip electrode 221 from damage caused by hard connection on the other hand.

[0083] It is understandable that the first arc segment can also be replaced by a rectangular segment. The first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 can be an integrally formed iron sheet, steel sheet or other metals and materials that can be used as electrodes; or the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 can be a separable split structure.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, a mechanical structure or electrical switch for controlling the on and off of the second electrode 33 and the computer-readable medium 22 is provided between the second electrode 33 and the computer-readable medium 22. The second electrode 33 is in electrical contact with the consumable chip 22 only when in use. When not in use, the second electrode 33 and the consumable chip 22 are always in a disconnected state (the disconnection may be a disconnection in physical space position or an electrical disconnection), protecting the consumable chip 22 from external interference, such as static electricity, dust, etc.

[0085] It should be noted that the mechanical structure or electrical switch can be arranged between the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33, or the mechanical structure or electrical switch can be arranged between the first electrode 32 and the consumable chip 22. As long as the second electrode 33 and the consumable chip 22 can be connected and disconnected. Disconnect when not in use (disconnection can be mechanical disconnection or electrical disconnection), thereby further protecting the consumable chip 22. Since this mechanical structure and electrical structure are reversible and reusable, they are conducive to recycling and environmental protection. At the same time, from the outside, the outer packaging 10 and the connector 30 are not damaged by testing, burning and other processes, and are more beautiful. When a mechanical structure is used to control the connection and disconnection of the second electrode 33 and the computer-readable medium 22, the second electrode 33 will move in the direction toward the computer-readable medium 22 when subjected to an external force, so that the second electrode 33 is electrically connected to the computer-readable medium 22; after removing the external force, the second electrode 33 moves in the direction away from the computer-readable medium 22, so that the second electrode 33 is electrically disconnected from the computer-readable medium 22.

[0086] It should be pointed out that when the second electrode 33 is subjected to an external force, the second electrode 33 contacts the first electrode 32, so that the second electrode 33 is electrically connected to the computer-readable medium 22, that is, the first electrode 32 is always electrically connected to the consumable chip 22 and the first electrode 32 is fixed, and only the second electrode 33 may be displaced; or, when the second electrode 33 is subjected to an external force, the second electrode 33 moves toward the first electrode 32, and after moving a certain distance, the first electrode 32 contacts the consumable chip 22, so that the second electrode 33 is electrically connected to the consumable chip 22, that is, when no external force is applied, the two ends of the first electrode 32 are disconnected from the consumable chip 22 and the second electrode 33; or, the second electrode 33 is always in contact with the first electrode 32, and when the second electrode 33 is subjected to an external force, the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 move together toward the consumable chip 22, and after moving a certain distance, the first electrode 32 contacts the consumable chip 22, that is, the second electrode 33 is electrically connected to the consumable chip 22. It should be noted that the external force applied to the second electrode 33 may be direct or indirect. For example, the external force may act directly on the second electrode 33 or on the main body 31. When the external force acts on the main body 31, the main body 31 moves toward the consumable chip 22, and the main body 31 drives the second electrode 33 to move toward the consumable chip 22.

[0087] The following takes the example that the first electrode 32 is always electrically connected to the consumable chip 22 , and describes the structure of the body 31 , the first electrode 32 , and the second electrode 33 while describing the mechanical mechanism for controlling the on and off of the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 .

[0088] Fig.10 for Figure 1 AA cross-sectional view of a connector and a schematic diagram of the structural changes during use.

[0089] like Fig.10 As shown, in another optional embodiment, the body 31 is a hollow cavity, a notch is arranged above the cavity, the second electrode 33 is arranged at the notch, the first electrode 32 is arranged below the body and penetrates the body 31, and the first electrode 32 partially protrudes from the cavity. When subjected to external force, the second electrode 33 can be in electrical contact with the first electrode 32, and when the external force is removed, the second electrode 33 is electrically disconnected from the first electrode 32, thereby preventing the consumable chip 22 from being disturbed by the outside world, and maintaining an electrical connection only when it is needed.

[0090] Schematically, the second electrode 33 can be pivoted or hinged to the body 31 through a fixed swing shaft. Since one end of the second electrode 33 is hinged to the body 31, by setting a first elastic member between the second electrode 33 and the body 31, when subjected to external force, the end of the second electrode 33 away from the hinge will swing toward the first electrode 32; when the external force is removed, due to the action of the first elastic member, the second electrode 33 will return to its original position. The second electrode 33 can be any structure such as a second arc segment, a rectangular segment, etc. The first elastic member can be a spring, a torsion spring or a similar elastic mechanism. The second electrode 33 has a certain length or width and is swingable. When the probe 50 of the burning head contacts the second electrode 33 and continues to press the second electrode 33 downward, the second electrode 33 swings along with the fixed swing shaft. After swinging to a certain position, the second electrode 33 is connected to the first electrode 32 to achieve electrical connection between the probe 50 and the consumable chip 22. After the test, programming and other actions are completed, the probe 50 is lifted, the second electrode 33 is separated from the first electrode 32 , and the electrical connection between the second electrode 33 and the consumable chip 22 is disconnected.

[0091] Fig.11 for Figure 1 AA cross-sectional view of another type of connector and a schematic diagram of the structural changes during use.

[0092] like Fig.11 As shown, in another optional embodiment, the body 31 includes an upper portion 311 and a lower portion 312. The connection between the upper portion 311 and the lower portion 312 is elastically connected, the first electrode 32 is fastened to the lower portion 312, and the second electrode 33 is fastened to the upper portion 311. Since the upper portion 311 and the lower portion 312 are elastically connected, the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 are disconnected when there is no external force.

[0093] When the upper part 311 is pressed, the upper part 311 moves toward the lower part 312, and the upper part 311 automatically rebounds to the initial position without external force. The upper part 311 is provided with a second electrode 33, and the lower part 312 is provided with a first electrode 32. When the probe 50 contacts the second electrode 33, the second electrode 33 is pressed downward, and the upper part 311 moves toward the lower part 312 under the action of external force. After moving to a certain position, the second electrode 33 is electrically connected to the first electrode 32, so that the probe 50 is electrically connected to the consumable chip 22. After completing the test, burning and other actions, lift the probe 50, the upper part 311 rebounds to separate the second electrode 33 from the first electrode 32, and disconnect the electrical connection between the second electrode 33 and the consumable chip 22.

[0094] It should be pointed out that the upper part 311 and the lower part 312 are elastically connected to form the above-mentioned mechanical structure, which can disconnect the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 when there is no external force, and electrically connect the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 when there is an external force, that is, when subjected to external force, the second electrode 33 is electrically connected to the consumable chip 22; when the external force is removed, the second electrode 33 is electrically disconnected from the consumable chip 22.

[0095] It should be noted that the upper portion 311 and the lower portion 312 are based on the positional relationship shown in the drawings, and the upper portion 311 and the lower portion 312 are relative.

[0096] Schematically, the connecting member 30 composed of the upper part 311 and the lower part 312 is a hollow cavity or at least a part of the hollow cavity that reserves the space for the second electrode 33 and / or the first electrode 32 to move; the upper part 311 and the lower part 312 can also be not embedded on both sides, and the lateral size of one can be smaller than the other, the upper part 311 is embedded in the lower part 312 (or the lower part 312 is embedded in the upper part 311), and the second elastic member is arranged in the upper part 311 and the lower part 312. The second elastic member supports the upper part 311, presses the second electrode 33 to make the upper part 311 move toward the lower part 312 as a whole, removes the external force, and the elastic member restores the upper part 311 to its original position. Schematically, the second elastic member can be a spring. A guide column can also be arranged on the upper part 311 and / or the lower part 312, and the second elastic member is arranged in the guide column, so that the moving direction and force of the lower part 311 or the lower part 312 can be controlled.

[0097] It should be noted that the above electrode movement mode is only an example. The movement mode of the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 can also be that the first electrode 32 moves toward the second electrode 33 when pressure is applied, or that both the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 move toward each other when pressure is applied.

[0098] In addition to the main body 31 composed of the upper part 311 and the lower part 312, which is a mechanical structure capable of controlling the connection and disconnection of the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33, an insulating sheet can be provided at the connection between the second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32, and the second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32 can be connected and disconnected by pulling / pushing the insulating sheet; or a metal sheet can be provided at the connection between the second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32, and the second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32 can be connected and disconnected by pushing / pulling the metal sheet.

[0099] In another embodiment, the connector 30 includes a body 31 and a movable part disposed inside the body 31. The body 31 is fixed to the outer package 10 or the consumable box 21. The first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 are disposed on the movable part. Pressing the second electrode 33 or the movable part causes the second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32 to move downward to achieve conduction with the consumable chip 22. When the external force is removed, the movable part drives the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 to return to their original positions. This action of restoring can be achieved by providing a third elastic part, such as a spring.

[0100] Fig.12 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the connecting piece provided; Fig.13 for Fig.12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting member; Fig.14 for Fig.12 Schematic diagram of the movable parts of the connector.

[0101] For example, Fig.12 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the connecting member 30 includes a main body 31, which is a structure that is through-through from top to bottom, and any one of the above-mentioned first structures 34 is arranged on the main body 31 so that the main body 31 can be installed on the outer packaging 10 or the consumable box 21; the connecting member 30 also includes a movable component 36, and a third elastic component 37, such as a spring, is arranged between the bottom of the main body 31 and the movable component 36, and the third elastic component 37 is limited by a guide column 38. A limiting protrusion 39 is arranged on the top of the main body 31, and the distance that the movable component 36 moves upward on the main body 31 is limited by the limiting protrusion 39, and the distance that the movable component 36 moves downward on the main body 31 is limited by the third elastic component 37, or by the third elastic component 37 and the guide column 38. Preferably, the third elastic component 37 and the guide column 38 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the main body 31. The second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32 are arranged on the movable part 36. The movable part 36 or the second electrode 33 is pressed, and the movable part 36 moves toward the consumable chip 22 until the first electrode 32 is electrically connected to the consumable chip 22. The external force is removed, and under the influence of the resilience of the third elastic member 37, the movable part 36 drives the second electrode 33 and the first electrode 32 to return to their original positions. The front side or the front side and the rear side of the body 31 may not have a side wall. The movable part 36 is installed in the body 31 through the front side or the rear side. The third elastic member 37 is pressed so that it can be loaded on the guide column 38. The third elastic member 37 can also be loaded on the guide column 38 first, and then installed in the movable part 36. The movable part 36 is detachable. If the first electrode 32 or other parts are damaged, only the movable part 36 can be replaced. It is flexible to use, cost-saving, and easy to install.

[0102] There are many ways to realize the connection and disconnection between the second electrode 33 and the consumable chip 22, which are not listed here one by one.

[0103] Since the electrodes of the consumable chip 22 are thinner or the spacing is narrower, the first electrodes 32 in contact therewith are also thinner or the spacing is narrower to prevent short circuits. In order to facilitate the alignment of the probe 50, the second electrode 33 can be made larger as a whole, or in other words, the area of ​​the second electrode 33 used for contacting the detection device of the present disclosure is larger than the area of ​​the first electrode 32 used for contacting the computer-readable medium 22. In addition, in order to facilitate the contact of the detection device, the intervals between the second electrodes 33 can be enlarged, and the intervals between the first electrodes 32 are basically kept consistent with the electrodes of the consumable chip 22, that is, the distribution density of the first electrode 32 per unit area is greater than the distribution density of the second electrode 33.

[0104] Further explanation, the distribution density of the second electrode 33 is less than that of the first electrode 32, so that the contact area is increased. Since the electrodes of the consumable chip 22 are thinner and denser, the probe 50 may not be convenient to align. Therefore, the connection between the first electrode 32 and the consumable chip 22 is the third contact portion, and the part where the second electrode 33 contacts the probe 50 has a smaller distribution density or a larger arrangement area than the third contact portion, that is, the contact part between the first electrode 32 and the consumable chip 22 maintains a size and density that is basically consistent with the consumable chip 22 electrode, or the contact size of the first electrode 32 is smaller than the consumable chip 22 electrode, and each contact point of the second electrode 33 can be widened or dispersed, so as to facilitate the alignment of the probe 50. The connector 30 can also be made into a structure that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top to facilitate testing.

[0105] Fig.15 for Fig.11 Schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting parts provided.

[0106] like Fig.15 As shown, in another optional embodiment, the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 matched with the body 31 formed by the upper part 311 and the lower part 312 are in a normally open state, in order to avoid the problem that the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 cannot be aligned or have poor contact due to manufacturing deviation or error. The present disclosure makes further improvements thereto.

[0107] Schematically, the first electrode 32 includes a first body 321 and a first contact portion 322, and the first body 321 is used to contact the consumable chip 22. The second electrode 33 includes a second body 331 and a second contact portion 332, and the second body 331 is used to contact the probe 50 of the burning head. The first contact portion 322 and the second contact portion 332 abut against each other to achieve electrical connection between the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33. Among them, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first contact portion 322 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first body 321, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the second contact portion 332 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second body 331. So that the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 are aligned or in good contact. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first contact portion 322 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second contact portion 332 may be equal or unequal. There is a large contact area between the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33, which avoids the problem that the first electrode 32 and the second electrode 33 cannot be aligned or have poor contact due to manufacturing deviations or errors. In addition, the cross-sectional areas of the second body 331 and the second contact portion 332 can be kept consistent to facilitate generation and manufacturing.

[0108] Schematically, the first body 321 and the first contact portion 322 form a T-shape, and the second body 331 and the second contact portion 332 form a T-shape, so that each part is subjected to force more evenly to prevent deformation or distortion.

[0109] When the consumable chip 22 on the consumable box 21 needs to be rewritten, tested, burned, etc., the operator selects a suitable burning program on the burning device, and uses the handheld burning head to align the probe 50 with the electrode of the consumable chip 22 for burning. After using the connector 30 of this embodiment, the handheld burning head needs to be held to align the probe 50 with the second electrode 33 on the connector 30. The burning program may take as short as a dozen seconds or as long as thirty seconds or even longer. The handheld burning head causes the operator to hold the burning head for many times and for a long time, which may cause soreness in the hand muscles. Moreover, if the hand is accidentally displaced during the process, the burning process may be interrupted, errors may occur, or re-burning may be required. Moreover, the hand holding the burning head cannot free up the hand to prepare for the burning of the next chip in the consumable box 21 or other work during the burning process, which affects efficiency.

[0110] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the connection relationship between a burning head and a connecting member provided in this embodiment.

[0111] like Fig.16 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the connecting member 30 further includes a third structure 35; the third structure 35 is used to be detachably connected to the fourth structure 60 on the detection device. The third structure 35 cooperates with the fourth structure 60 to avoid the operator holding the burning head for a long time. The third structure 35 is arranged on the body 31.

[0112] Optionally, the third structure 35 is used to snap-fit ​​with the fourth structure 60; or, the third structure 35 is used to be magnetically connected with the fourth structure 60. Schematically, the third structure 35 and the fourth structure 60 can be a matching relationship between a groove and a protrusion, or the third structure 35 is a clamping rod, and the fourth structure 60 is a clamping portion that cooperates with the clamping rod. The third structure 35 can be made of a material with adsorption ability, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, magnet, etc., preferably low-cost iron or magnet. Among them, the third structure 35 can be made into an iron sheet.

[0113] The fourth structure 60 may also be made of a material with adsorption ability, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, magnet, etc. However, it should be at least a material that can be mutually adsorbed with the third structure 35, preferably a magnet. When the third structure is a magnet, the fourth structure is a magnet or patch with opposite magnetic properties.

[0114] When the overall height of the connecting piece 30 is lower than the window 11, the position of the third structure 35 should be as close as possible to the inner wall of the outer packaging 10 to ensure that the attraction of the fourth structure 60 to it is strong enough; when the overall height of the connecting piece 30 is higher than the window 11, the third structure 35 can be directly placed on the outside of the outer packaging 10, which can also facilitate the adsorption of the fourth structure 60.

[0115] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment also provides a packaging assembly, including an outer package 10, a consumable box 21, and the above-mentioned connector 30. The outer package 10 has a hollow accommodating cavity and a window 11 communicating with the accommodating cavity is provided on the outer package 10; the consumable box 21 is installed in the accommodating cavity and a computer-readable storage medium 22 is provided on the consumable box 21, and the computer-readable storage medium 22 stores consumable information; the connector 30 is arranged relative to the window 11.

[0116] It should be noted that the connector 30 used in the packaging assembly has been described in detail above, and will not be described again here. In addition, the arrangement of the connector 30 relative to the window 11 has been described in detail above in conjunction with the packaging box and the consumable box 21, and will not be described again here.

[0117] In an optional embodiment, an alignment structure is further included; the alignment structure is arranged on the outer package 10 or the consumable box 21. This can avoid mixed use of the burning heads, which may cause the consumable chip 22 to be damaged or unable to be burned.

[0118] Different consumable chips 22 have different electrode distributions, such as different positions of the ground terminal, data terminal, control terminal, power terminal, etc. If the burning heads are mixed, the consumable chips 22 may be damaged or unable to be burned. In order to prevent the operator from holding the burning head upside down or wrongly, resulting in the probe 50 being connected to the second electrode 33 (or the consumable chip 22) incorrectly, such as the power terminal of the probe 50 being connected to the ground terminal of the consumable chip 22, etc., resulting in burning errors or even damage to the consumable chip 22, or, it is also possible that the operator holds the wrong burning head and uses a burning head with a similar appearance on an incompatible consumable chip 22 for burning, resulting in unsuccessful burning or damage to the consumable chip 22. The layout, quantity or magnetic properties of the third structure 35 on the connector 30 matching different consumable boxes 21 or consumable chips 22 are different. Correspondingly, the layout, quantity or magnetism of the fourth structure 60 of the burning head used in conjunction with the consumable box 21 or the consumable chip 22 will also be adjusted accordingly. When the wrong burning head is used or the wrong direction is taken, the third structure 35 and the fourth structure 60 cannot be adsorbed well or cannot be adsorbed. This can effectively avoid the situation of taking it wrong or upside down, and the error can be corrected in time when it is discovered.

[0119] Schematically, the alignment structure is a fourth groove provided on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10, or the alignment structure is an alignment slope provided on the consumable box 21 or the outer package 10. Alternatively, the alignment structure is a protrusion. The burning head can be aligned only when it is placed correctly, which can not only quickly realize the alignment of the probe 50 of the burning head and the second electrode 33, but also further prevent the occurrence of wrong or reverse holding.

[0120] In an optional embodiment, in order to avoid the damage of the consumable chip 22, degradation or change of function, reduction of life, etc. due to the introduction of static electricity on the surface of the second electrode 33 during transportation and storage, a protective member is provided on the surface of the second electrode 33, which can also be used to prevent the introduction of static electricity and other interference from the second electrode 33, resulting in damage to the consumable chip 22. Specifically, the protective member is used to cover the second electrode 33. The protective member is arranged on the connector 30 and is tightly connected to the connector 30, or the protective member is arranged at the window 11 and is tightly connected to the outer package 10. When the second electrode 33 is exposed in the window 11, oxidation or contamination of the second electrode 33 can be avoided, which may cause poor contact between the probe 50 of the burning head and the second electrode 33.

[0121] It should be noted that the structure of the protective member is not limited, as long as it can prevent or reduce the oxidation and contamination of the second electrode 33. It should also be noted that when the protective member is set at the window 11, it can cover the connector 30 or only cover the second electrode 33. Schematically, the protective member is a protective film or a protective cover. When the protective member is a protective film, the protective film can be repeatedly pasted, and the protective film can be uncovered when it is needed, and covered with the protective film to protect the second electrode 33 when it is not in use; the protective film can also be covered on the window 11 or the second electrode 33, and when in use, the probe 50 pierces the protective film and contacts the second electrode 33; or a fracture line can be set around the protective film, and the protective film is opened when in use.

[0122] In an optional embodiment, a sealing member is further included; the sealing member is used to seal the window 11, so as to prevent the printing medium (such as toner, ink) in the consumable box 21 from being damp and affecting the printing quality.

[0123] The sealing member is disposed between the outer package 10 and the connector 30, more specifically, the sealing member is disposed between the window 11 and the connector 30, so that the window 11 and the connector 30 are sealed, thereby preventing water vapor from entering the accommodating cavity from the window 11. The sealing member can be disposed on the connector 30, or on the outer package 10, more specifically, on the window 11 of the outer package 10, and it is also possible that both the outer package 10 and the connector 30 are provided with corresponding sealing members. The sealing member can be a sealing member such as rubber or silicone, and the sealing member is deformed by the backlog of the connector 30 or the consumable box 21 and the outer package 10, thereby sealing the window 11, preventing water vapor from entering from the window 11 during the whole process. The sealing member can also be a coating, a covering, or other materials.

[0124] It should be noted that the window 11 should not be understood as just an opening, but can also be a hollow structure such as a plurality of small windows or small holes. If it is a whole large opening, the first electrode of the connector can be electrically connected to the consumable chip 22 located inside the outer package through this large opening; or the first electrode of the connector can be electrically connected to the consumable chip 22 located inside the outer package through a plurality of small windows.

[0125] Finally, it should be noted that the above implementation modes are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned implementation modes, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned implementation modes, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the implementation modes of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting piece, characterized in that: The connecting member is arranged relative to the window of the outer package, and is used to operate the computer-readable storage medium on the consumable box in the outer package without removing the outer package; The connecting member includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are electrically connected, the first electrode is used to be electrically connected to the computer-readable storage medium, and the second electrode is used to be electrically connected to a detection device, and the detection device can read and write the computer-readable storage medium through the connecting member; The connecting piece is detachable relative to the outer packaging or the consumable box; The connecting member further comprises a body and a first structure disposed on the body; The connecting member includes a movable part arranged in the body, and the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the movable part; the body is a vertical through structure, and a guide column is arranged at the bottom of the body, and a limit protrusion is arranged at the top of the body, the connecting member also includes an elastic member, the elastic member is installed on the guide column, and the movable part is arranged between the limit protrusion and the elastic member; A sealing member for sealing the window is provided between the connecting member and the outer package.

2. The connecting piece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first electrode and the second electrode are mounted on the body; The first structure is used to be detachably connected to the second structure on the consumable box or the outer packaging.

3. The connecting piece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first structure is used for engaging with the second structure.

4. The connecting piece according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first structure is a second groove provided on the body, and the second structure is used to be embedded in the second groove so that the connecting member is engaged with the consumable box or the outer packaging; or The second structure is a first groove arranged on the consumable box or the outer packaging, and the first structure is used to be embedded in the first groove so that the connecting member is engaged with the consumable box.

5. The connecting piece according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first structure is used for sliding connection with the second structure.

6. The connecting piece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first structure is used to be magnetically connected to the second structure.

7. The connecting piece according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first structure and the second structure are both magnetic plates or magnetic blocks; or, The first structure is a magnetic plate or a magnetic block, and the second structure is an iron plate or an iron block; or, The first structure is an iron plate or an iron block, and the second structure is a magnetic plate or a magnetic block.

8. The connecting piece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first structure is used to bond with the second structure.

9. The connecting piece according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first structure is an adhesive tape, and the second structure is an area on the consumable box or the outer package for the adhesive tape to adhere.

10. The connecting piece according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first structure includes a bonding portion and a warping portion; One end of the warping portion is firmly connected to one end of the adhesive portion and the warping portion is non-adhesive; The bonding portion is used to bond with the second structure.

11. The connecting piece according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: A mechanical structure or an electrical switch for controlling the connection between the second electrode and the computer-readable storage medium is provided between the second electrode and the computer-readable storage medium.

12. The connecting piece according to claim 11, characterized in that When the second electrode is acted upon by an external force, it moves in a direction toward the computer-readable storage medium, so that the second electrode is electrically connected to the computer-readable storage medium; After the external force is removed, the second electrode moves in a direction away from the computer-readable storage medium, so that the second electrode is electrically disconnected from the computer-readable storage medium.

13. The connecting piece according to claim 12, characterized in that: The mechanical structure is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.

14. The connecting piece according to claim 11, characterized in that The electrical switch is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.

15. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 10, 13 and 14, characterized in that: The connecting member further comprises a third structure; The third structure is used to be detachably connected to the fourth structure on the detection device.

16. The connecting piece according to claim 15, characterized in that The third structure is used to be connected with the fourth structure; or, The third structure is used for magnetically connecting with the fourth structure.

17. The connector according to any one of claims 1-10, 12, 13, and 14, characterized in that: The first electrode is stretchable or elastically deformable.

18. The connecting piece according to claim 17, characterized in that The first electrode is a spring pin or a spring sheet.

19. The connector according to any one of claims 1-10, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18, characterized in that: The area of ​​the second electrode used for contacting the detection device is larger than the area of ​​the first electrode used for contacting the computer-readable storage medium; and / or, The distribution density of the second electrodes is smaller than the distribution density of the first electrodes.

20. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The front side of the connecting member has no side wall, and the movable component is installed in the main body through the front side.

21. A packaging component, characterized in that: Comprising an outer package, a consumable box and a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 20; The outer package has a hollow accommodating cavity and a window communicating with the accommodating cavity is provided on the outer package; The consumables box is installed in the accommodating cavity and a computer-readable storage medium is provided on the consumables box; The connecting member is arranged relative to the window.

22. The packaging assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that Also includes protective parts; The protective member is used to cover the second electrode; The protective member is arranged on the connecting member, or the protective member is arranged at the window.

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