Recovery container and powder coating device

Abstract

The present application provides a recovery container and a powder coating device. The recovery container is provided with: a container body capable of being disassembled relative to a mounting object and capable of containing powder; a first insertion portion provided on the container body, capable of protruding from one wall portion of the two wall portions of the container body that cross the mounting direction of the container body, and inserted into a first opening portion provided on the portion of the mounting object opposite to the one wall portion by moving in the protruding direction; a second insertion portion provided on the container body, capable of protruding from the other wall portion to the side opposite to the first insertion portion, and inserted into a second opening portion provided on the portion of the mounting object opposite to the other wall portion by moving in the protruding direction; and a third insertion portion provided on the container body, capable of protruding from the other wall portion to the same side as the second insertion portion, and inserted into a third opening portion provided on the portion of the mounting object opposite to the other wall portion by moving in the protruding direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a recycling container and a powder coating device. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a powder recycling container that can be detachably installed in an image forming apparatus.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 6551093 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] A powder recycling container is provided for installation on an object. The recycling container has a pair of insertion parts that protrude (move along the protrusion direction) from each other in a direction intersecting the installation direction. The recycling container is installed on the object by inserting the pair of insertion parts into the corresponding openings of the object. However, the installation posture of the recycling container is sometimes unstable.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to stabilize the mounting posture of the container body compared to a structure that maintains the mounting posture of the container body solely by means of a pair of inserts that protrude in opposite directions to each other in a direction intersecting the mounting direction.

[0009] Methods for solving problems

[0010] The recycling container of the first type comprises: a container body that can be detached from an installation object and is capable of containing powder; a first insertion part disposed on the container body that protrudes from one of two walls of the container body in a direction intersecting the installation direction of the container body, and is inserted into a first opening provided on the installation object opposite to the one wall by moving along the protrusion direction; a second insertion part disposed on the container body that protrudes from the other wall to a side opposite to the first insertion part, and is inserted into a second opening provided on the installation object opposite to the other wall by moving along the protrusion direction; and a third insertion part disposed on the container body that protrudes from the other wall to the same side as the second insertion part, and is inserted into a third opening provided on the installation object opposite to the other wall by moving along the protrusion direction.

[0011] The second type of recycling container is based on the first type of recycling container, wherein the container body has a shape in which the length of the direction orthogonal to the installation direction and the direction intersecting the installation direction is longer than the length of the installation direction, and the second insertion part and the third insertion part are separately arranged in the orthogonal direction.

[0012] The third type of recycling container is based on the second type of recycling container, wherein the first insertion part, the second insertion part, and the third insertion part are arranged staggered from each other in the orthogonal direction.

[0013] The fourth type of recycling container is a recycling container based on any one of the first to third types, wherein an operating component is provided on the container body, and the protruding actions of the first insertion part, the second insertion part and the third insertion part are linked to the operation of the operating component.

[0014] The fifth type of recycling container is a recycling container according to any one of the first to fourth types, and further comprises: a first gripping portion disposed on one wall of the container body and extending from the one wall at a distance from the wall in a direction opposite to the installation direction; a protruding first hooking portion disposed on the side of the first gripping portion opposite to the container body side and hooking onto a first hooked portion disposed on the installation object; a second gripping portion disposed on the other wall of the container body and extending from the other wall at a distance from the wall in a direction opposite to the installation direction; and a protruding second hooking portion disposed on the side of the second gripping portion opposite to the container body side and hooking onto a second hooked portion disposed on the installation object.

[0015] The recycling container of the sixth method is based on the recycling container of the fifth method, wherein the second holding part is plate-shaped and the second insertion part penetrates the second holding part in a protruding state.

[0016] The seventh type of recycling container is a recycling container based on the fifth or sixth type, wherein a limiting part is provided on the second insertion part, and the limiting part restricts the second holding part from approaching the other wall part when the second insertion part is in a protruding state.

[0017] The eighth type of recycling container is a recycling container according to any one of the fifth to seventh types, wherein a conveying component for conveying the powder from the other wall side to the first wall side is provided inside the container body, and a coupling for driving the conveying component is provided on the other wall side on the surface of the container body on the mounting direction side.

[0018] The ninth type of recycling container is based on the eighth type of recycling container, wherein, when viewed from the installation direction, the second insertion part overlaps with the coupling in a direction orthogonal to the installation direction and the direction intersecting the installation direction.

[0019] The recycling container of the tenth method is a recycling container according to any one of the fifth to ninth methods, wherein the first holding part is plate-shaped and the first insertion part penetrates the first holding part in a protruding state.

[0020] The recycling container of the eleventh method is a recycling container according to any one of the fifth to tenth methods, wherein a limiting part is provided on the first insertion part, and the limiting part restricts the first gripping part from approaching the one wall part when the first insertion part is in a protruding state.

[0021] The powder coating apparatus of the twelfth embodiment includes: a supply unit that supplies coloring material as powder; and a recovery container according to any one of the first to eleventh embodiments that recovers the coloring material discharged from the supply unit.

[0022] Invention Effects

[0023] According to the structure of the first method, compared with the structure that maintains the installation posture of the container body solely by a pair of inserts that protrude in opposite directions in a direction intersecting the installation direction, the installation posture of the container body can be stabilized.

[0024] According to the structure of the second method, compared with the structure in which the second insertion part and the third insertion part are separately arranged in the installation direction, the installation posture of the container body can be stabilized.

[0025] According to the third method of structure, compared with the structure in which the first insertion part and the second insertion part or the first insertion part and the third insertion part are respectively located in the same position in the orthogonal direction, the installation posture of the container body can be stabilized.

[0026] According to the structure of the fourth method, compared with the structure in which the protruding actions of the first insertion part, the second insertion part and the third insertion part are each performed by different operating parts, the container body can be installed on the installation object in one operation.

[0027] According to the structure of the fifth method, the container body can be temporarily fixed to the installation object.

[0028] According to the sixth method of structure, compared with the structure in which the second insertion part is arranged in a position that avoids the second gripping part, the position of the second insertion part can be freely set relative to the other wall part.

[0029] According to the structure of the seventh method, misoperation of the second gripping part can be prevented.

[0030] According to the structure of the eighth method, compared with the structure in which the coupling is set on a wall side on the surface of the container body in the mounting direction, it is possible to suppress poor engagement between the coupling on the drive source side and the coupling on the container body.

[0031] According to the ninth method, compared with the structure in which the second insertion part and the coupling are separated in an orthogonal direction when viewed from the installation direction, it is possible to suppress poor engagement between the coupling on the drive source side and the coupling on the container body.

[0032] According to the tenth method, compared with the structure in which the first insertion part is arranged in a position that avoids the first gripping part, the position of the first insertion part can be freely set relative to a wall part.

[0033] According to the structure of the eleventh method, misoperation of the first gripping part can be prevented.

[0034] According to the structure of the twelfth method, compared with the structure that maintains the installation posture of the container body by means of a pair of inserts that protrude in opposite directions to each other in a direction that intersects with the installation direction, the coloring material discharged from the supply unit can be recycled by means of the recycling container. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the following accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an image forming apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing the state with the cover open;

[0038] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the image forming apparatus, showing the state after the recycling container has been removed;

[0039] Figure 4 Viewed from the front side Figure 2 A 3D view of the recycling container, showing the state in which the recycling container is unlocked from the shell (the state in which the lock is released);

[0040] Figure 5 Viewed from the back side Figure 4 A 3D view of the recycling container, showing the container locked in its shell;

[0041] Figure 6 Viewed from the back side Figure 4 A 3D view of the recycling container, showing the container unlocked from its casing;

[0042] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The main view of the recycling container;

[0043] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The main view of the recycling container;

[0044] Figure 9 It means Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of one side of the recycling container in the width direction;

[0045] Figure 10 From and Figure 9 Observe from the opposite side Figure 9 A three-dimensional view of one side of the recycling container in the width direction;

[0046] Figure 11 Viewed from the side Figure 9 A side view of one side of the recycling container in the width direction;

[0047] Figure 12(A) is an enlarged side view illustrating the action of guiding the periphery of the recovery port of the shell using the guide part of the recovery container. Figure 12(B) is an enlarged side view illustrating the action of the opening and closing gate being pushed open by the periphery of the recovery port. Figure 12(C) is an enlarged side view illustrating the state of connection between the external discharge port and the recovery port;

[0048] Figure 13 This is an enlarged top view showing the locking part in a state midway through the movement of the recycling container relative to the shell in the installation direction;

[0049] Figure 14 This is an enlarged top view showing the protrusion midway through the movement of the recycling container relative to the shell in the installation direction;

[0050] Figure 15 This is an enlarged top view showing the state in which the locking part is inserted into the opening by moving the recycling container relative to the shell in the installation direction;

[0051] Figure 16 This is an enlarged top view showing the state in which the recycling container is moved relative to the shell in the installation direction and the protrusion is hooked onto the hooked part;

[0052] Figure 17 It is an enlarged perspective view of the side of the housing section in the width direction, showing the state in which the recycling container is installed in the shell;

[0053] Figure 18 This is a front view of the recycling container on one side in the width direction, showing the recycling container installed in the shell.

[0054] Figure 19 Viewed from the side Figure 9 A side view of the other side of the recycling container in the width direction;

[0055] Figure 20 This is a front view used to illustrate the movement of the two locking parts around the side portion of the recycling container on the other side in the width direction when the recycling container is in the unlocked state;

[0056] Figure 21 This is a front view illustrating the movement of the two locking parts around the side portion of the recycling container on the opposite side in the width direction when the recycling container is in the locked state; and

[0057] Figure 22 This is an enlarged top view of the main part showing the state in which the locking part is inserted into the opening by moving the recycling container relative to the shell in the installation direction.

[0058] Label Explanation

[0059] 10…Image forming apparatus, 11…Housing (an example of a “mounted object”), 18…Developing apparatus (an example of a “supply unit”), 54A…Hooked part, 55…First opening, 56…Second opening, 57…Third opening, 60…Recovery container, 62…Container body, 62B…Side part (an example of a “wall on one side”), 62C…Side part (an example of a “wall on the other side”), 70…Conveyor screw conveyor (an example of a “conveying component”), 86…Connector (an example of a “coupling”), 88 …operating handle (an example of an “operating component”), 90…protrusion (an example of a “first hook”), 100…removal handle (an example of a “first grip”), 102A…locking part (an example of a “first insertion”), 102B…locking part (an example of a “second insertion”), 102C…locking part (an example of a “third insertion”), 104…removal handle (an example of a “first grip”), 106…protrusion (an example of a “second hook”), 110…restriction part, 111…restriction part Detailed Implementation

[0060] A recycling container and a powder coating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0061] First, an example of the powder coating apparatus of this embodiment, namely the image forming apparatus 10, will be described. Next, the recycling container 60 used in the image forming apparatus 10 will be described.

[0062] [Overall Structure]

[0063] First, the image forming apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the image forming apparatus 10 has a housing 11 that serves as the main body of the apparatus. Additionally, as... Figure 1 As shown, the image forming apparatus 10 includes, inside the housing 11: a photoreceptor 12 (an example of an image holder), a charging device 14 (an example of a charging unit), an exposure device 16 (an example of an exposure unit), a developing device 18 (an example of a supply unit), a control unit 20 (an example of a control unit), a transfer device 22 (an example of a transfer unit), a fixing device 24 (an example of a fixing unit), a cleaning device 26 (an example of a cleaning unit), and a toner cartridge 28 (an example of a powder container). Furthermore, the photoreceptor 12, the charging device 14, the exposure device 16, and the cleaning device 26 form a photoreceptor unit 30 (an example of an image holder). The housing 31 of this photoreceptor unit 30 is detachably mounted to the housing 11.

[0065] It should be noted that in the following description, when viewing the image forming apparatus 10 from the side where the user (illustration omitted) is standing, the width direction, height direction, and depth direction of the apparatus are respectively designated as the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction. The X, Y, and Z directions are orthogonal to each other. Furthermore, when it is necessary to distinguish between one side and the other side of each of the X, Y, and Z directions, when viewing the image forming apparatus 10 from the front, the upper side is designated as the +Y side, the lower side as the -Y side, the right side as the +X side, the left side as the -X side, the inner side as the +Z side, and the front side as the -Z side. The Y direction is an example of the direction of gravity. The X and Z directions are examples of the horizontal directions.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, a cover 32 that rotates forward in the device depth direction is mounted on the front surface of the housing 11. A developer recovery container 60, which is a coloring material, is detachably mounted on the housing 11, an example of a mounting object, on the inner side of the cover 32 in the device depth direction. The developer is an example of a powder. Specifically, a receiving portion 50 with a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the recovery container 60 is formed on the housing 11. The recovery container 60 is received in the receiving portion 50 and mounted on the housing 11. It should be noted that when the recovery container 60 is mounted on the housing 11, the width, height, and thickness directions of the recovery container 60 are aligned with the width, height, and depth directions of the device. Therefore, when viewing the recovery container 60 from the front, the upper side corresponds to the +Y side, the lower side to the -Y side, the right side to the +X side, the left side to the -X side, the inner side to the +Z side, and the front side to the -Z side.

[0067] In addition, Figure 11 In the diagram, arrow E indicates the installation direction of the recycling container 60 (container body 62) relative to the shell 11. It should be noted that the installation direction mentioned here is the same as the inward direction in the depth direction of the device.

[0068] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, an operating handle 88, as an example of an operating component, is provided on the front part 62D of the recycling container 60 (the portion 62D at the front of the container body 62 in the device depth direction). By operating the operating handle 88, the locking of the recycling container 60 to the housing 11 is released, and the recovery port 66 of the developer, as an example of powder, is closed. In addition, the primary transfer roller 34 of the transfer device 22 is separated from the photoreceptor 12 in conjunction with the operation of the operating handle 88. Then, by detaching the recycling container 60 from the housing 11, the photoreceptor units 30 corresponding to each color, which are mounted on the housing 11, are exposed to the outside (see reference). Figure 3 Therefore, it is possible to approach the photoreceptor unit 30.

[0069] Furthermore, with the recovery container 60 detached, the operating lever 38 provided in the developing apparatus 18 is operated to retract the operating lever 38 from the detachment path of the photoreceptor unit 30. Then, by pulling the photoreceptor unit 30 forward in the depth direction of the apparatus, the photoreceptor unit 30 detaches from the housing 11.

[0070] Next, the operation of the image forming apparatus 10 will be explained.

[0071] The operation of each part of the image forming apparatus 10 is controlled by the control unit 20. In this image forming apparatus 10, the developing unit 18 develops the latent image of the photoreceptor 12 using a developer that serves as a coloring material, supplied from the toner cartridge 28, thereby forming a toner image, which is an example of a developer image, wherein the developer is an example of a powder. Furthermore, in the image forming apparatus 10, after the toner image is transferred onto the recording medium P by the transfer unit 22, the toner image is fixed onto the recording medium P by the fixing unit 24.

[0072] As an example, the main components of a developer include a toner, which is an example of a negatively charged coloring material, and an iron carrier, which is an example of a positively charged magnetic material, as well as additives. The toner is, for example, made of polyester resin.

[0073] [Structure of the main parts]

[0074] Next, the recycling container 60 of this embodiment will be described in detail.

[0075] In this embodiment, the recovery container 60 recovers the developer used in the developing apparatus 18, the developer removed from the intermediate transfer belt 36, and the developer removed from the photoreceptor 12. Then, the recovered developer is collected and discharged from the external discharge port 68 (see Figures 12(A), 12(B), and 12(C)) to the recovery bottle 58 at the lower part of the housing 11 (see Figure 12(A), 12(B), and 12(C)). Figure 2 Figures 12(A), 12(B), and 12(C) show the discharge. It should be noted that "recycling" in this invention includes both methods of temporarily holding the powder in that position and methods of ultimately holding the powder.

[0076] like Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the recycling container 60 has a container body 62.

[0077] The container body 62 is formed in the shape of a box. Specifically, the container body 62 is formed in the shape of a box with a length in the width direction longer than its length in the thickness direction. In addition, a recovery path 64 for recovering developer is provided inside the container body 62. The container body 62 is housed in the receiving portion 50 of the housing 11 and is mounted on the housing 11. It should be noted that, as described above, since the shape of the receiving portion 50 corresponds to the shape of the recovery container 60 (container body 62), when the container body 62 is housed in the receiving portion 50, the photoreceptor 12 and the transfer device 22 are covered by the container body 62.

[0078] The recovery path 64 is a passageway for collecting the developer recovered from the recovery port 66 (described later) and conveying it to the external discharge port 68. This recovery path 64 includes branch passages (not shown) extending downwards from multiple recovery ports 66 and a main passage 64A where these branch passages merge. The main passage 64A is located at the lower part of the container body 62, extending from one side of the container body 62 in the width direction (in... Figure 7 and Figure 8 (middle is the right side) facing the other side (in) Figure 7 and Figure 8 (The middle section is on the left). It should be noted that the developer recovered into the main pathway 64A extends from one side of the extension direction of the main pathway 64A (in...). Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 (middle is left) to the other side (in) Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 (The middle section is on the right side). Specifically, in the main passage 64A, a conveying screw conveyor 70, as an example of a conveying component, is provided, which rotates axially about the extending direction of the main passage 64A. By rotating the conveying screw conveyor 70, the developer in the main passage 64A is conveyed from one side to the other in the width direction of the container body 62. In other words, the conveying screw conveyor 70 conveys the powder in the main passage 64A from the side 62C side (described later) to the side 62B side along the extending direction of the main passage 64A.

[0079] Additionally, an external discharge port 68 is provided on the bottom 62A of the container body 62 (see Figure 12(C)). Specifically, the external discharge port 68 is located at the other end of the main passage 64A in its extending direction and opens downwards. The developer transported in the main passage 64A is discharged to the outside through the external discharge port 68. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, with the recycling container 60 installed in the housing 11, the external discharge port 68 is connected to the recycling port 52 provided on the bottom surface 50A of the receiving portion 50. This recycling port 52 is connected to the opening of the recycling bottle 58, which is installed in the housing 11 further downwards than the receiving portion 50. Therefore, the developer discharged from the external discharge port 68 is collected in the recycling bottle 58 via the recycling port 52.

[0080] Additionally, an opening / closing gate 72, serving as an example of an opening / closing mechanism, is provided at the bottom 62A of the container body 62, corresponding to the external outlet 68. This gate 72 is closed by a spring component (not shown, e.g., a coil spring) applied in the mounting direction E. In the installed state where the container body 62 is mounted on the housing 11, the gate 72 is pushed open by the flange 52A of the recovery port 52. Specifically, when the container body 62 is moved relative to the housing 11 in the mounting direction E, as... Figures 12(A) to 12(C) As shown, the flange 52A of the recovery port 52 contacts the end 72A of the opening / closing gate 72 on the mounting direction E side. Furthermore, when the container body 62 is moved further along the mounting direction E, the opening / closing gate 72 is pushed into the side opposite to the mounting direction E, thereby opening the external discharge port 68. The external discharge port 68 is connected to the recovery port 52.

[0081] Additionally, on the side of the container body 62 opposite to the external discharge port 68, separated by the opening / closing gate 72, a guide part 74 is provided to guide the movement of the opening / closing gate 72. For example... Figure 10 As shown in Figures 12(A), 12(B), and 12(C), the guide portion 74 is provided with an inclined portion 76, which extends obliquely from the end in the installation direction E toward the direction of installation E and away from the closing gate 72. This inclined portion 76 guides the flange portion 52A of the recovery port 52 toward the opening / closing gate 72. Specifically, when the container body 62 is installed on the housing 11, if the flange portion 52A of the recovery port 52 contacts the inclined portion 76, the flange portion 52A of the recovery port 52 is guided by the inclined portion 76 in the height direction of the container body 62 to between the external discharge port 68 and the guide portion 74. Furthermore, the guided flange portion 52A of the recovery port 52 contacts the end portion 72A of the opening / closing gate 72, pushing the opening / closing gate 72 in.

[0082] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, guide portions 74 are respectively provided on both sides of the container body 62 in the width direction, separated by the external discharge port 68. These guide portions 74 support and guide both ends of the opening / closing gate 72 in the width direction, thus suppressing swaying during movement of the opening / closing gate 72. Furthermore, the aforementioned inclined portions 76 are provided on each pair of guide portions 74, thus guiding the flange portion 52A of the recovery port 52 in a stable state.

[0083] On the rear portion 62E of the container body 62 (the portion rearward in the depth direction of the device), a connector 86 is provided as an example of a coupling for driving the conveying screw conveyor 70 to rotate (see [link]). Figure 5 and Figure 6 Specifically, connector 86 is located on the lower part of the back side (the side opposite to the front surface 62DA) of container body 62, near the side portion 62C described later. Furthermore, with container body 62 mounted on housing 11, connector 86 connects to a rotary drive unit (not shown) mounted on housing 11, converting the rotational force of the rotary drive unit into the rotational force of the delivery screw conveyor 70. Therefore, with container body 62 mounted on housing 11, the rotational force from the rotary drive unit is converted into the rotational force of the delivery screw conveyor 70 via connector 86, and the developer recovered in main passage 64A is conveyed to external discharge port 68 by the rotation of the delivery screw conveyor 70.

[0084] Furthermore, a plurality of recovery ports 66 for recovering developer from the housing 11 side are provided on the rear portion 62E of the container body 62. These recovery ports 66 are provided on the recovery path 64 of the container body 62. Additionally, these recovery ports 66 can be connected to a developer discharge section 40, which is an example of a powder discharge section on the housing 11 side. When the recovery port 66 is connected to the developer discharge section 40, the developer discharged from the developer discharge section 40 is recovered by the recovery port 66 and conveyed to the recovery path 64 (from the branch path to the main path 64A). Specifically, the recovery port 66 of this embodiment recovers the developer used in the developing apparatus 18, the developer removed from the intermediate transfer belt 36, and the developer removed from the photoreceptor 12. It should be noted that reference numeral 66A (see attached drawing) is used to indicate the developer used in the developing apparatus 18, the developer removed from the intermediate transfer belt 36, and the developer removed from the photoreceptor 12. Figure 5 The reference numeral 66B indicates the recovery port for the developer discharged from the developer discharge section 40 of the developing apparatus 18. Figure 5 The reference numeral 66C indicates the recovery port for the developer removed from the photoreceptor 12 by the cleaning device 26. Figure 5 () indicates the recovery port for the developer removed from the intermediate transfer belt 36 by the cleaning component (not shown).

[0085] It should be noted that the recovery port 66A can be opened and closed by an opening and closing gate 67, which is exerted in the installation direction E by a helical spring (not shown), where the helical spring is an example of the force-applying component. In the installed state where the container body 62 is mounted on the housing 11, the opening and closing gate 67 is pushed by the periphery of the developer discharge section 40 in the opposite direction to the installation direction E, thereby opening the recovery port 66A (see reference). Figure 6 Additionally, in the disengaged state where the container body 62 is detached from the shell 11, the opening / closing gate 67 closes the recovery port 66A (see reference). Figure 7 ).

[0086] Additionally, on one side of the container body 62 in the width direction (in) Figure 7 and Figure 8 A detachable handle 100, serving as an example of a first gripping part, is provided on the side portion 62B (right side). Specifically, the detachable handle 100 is located on the upper part of the side portion 62B of the container body 62. More specifically, the detachable handle 100 is located on the side portion 62B above the protrusion 80. The protrusion 80 is a portion that extends outward in the width direction from the lower part of the side portion 62B on one side of the container body 62 (see reference). Figure 7 and Figure 8 The disassembly handle 100 is a plate-shaped spring component, with one end 100B supported on the side 62B of the container body 62, and the other end 100C located further away from the installation direction E than the first end 100B. It should be noted that when the recycling container 60 is detached, the other end 100C of the disassembly handle 100 is in a free state. Furthermore, in more detail... Figure 16 As shown, when viewed from above, the disassembly handle 100 includes: an inclined plate portion 100D extending from one end 100B toward a side opposite to the mounting direction E and toward a side away from the side portion 62B (outside the width direction of the container body 62); and a gripping plate portion 100E extending from the end of the inclined plate portion 100D toward a side opposite to the mounting direction E. That is, the disassembly handle 100 is formed in a shape that extends from the side portion 62B toward a side opposite to the mounting direction E at a distance from the side portion 62B. Furthermore, the length of the inclined plate portion 100D is longer than the length of the gripping plate portion 100E.

[0087] It should be noted that the other end 100C of the disassembly handle 100 extends further into the thickness direction of the container body 62 (towards the depth direction of the device) than the front surface 62DA of the container body 62. That is, a portion of the grip plate portion 100E extends further into the depth direction of the device than the front surface 62DA, thus making it easier to operate the disassembly handle 100 when detaching the recycling container 60 from the housing 11.

[0088] Additionally, a protrusion 90, serving as an example of a first hook, is provided on the side of the disassembly handle 100 opposite to the container body 62. Specifically, the protrusion 90 is provided on the surface 100A on the other end 100C side of the disassembly handle 100. More specifically, the protrusion 90 is provided at the end of the inclined plate portion 100D on the gripping plate portion 100E side. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the protrusion 90 has a groove (recess) extending along the mounting direction E formed in the middle portion in the height direction of the container body 62, but the present invention is not limited to this structure. Furthermore, the protrusion 90 hooks onto the side wall surface 50C formed on the receiving portion 50 (in Figure 3 The hooked part 54A is on the right side of the wall.

[0089] like Figure 14 As shown, when the recycling container 60 (container body 62) is installed on the housing 11, the removal handle 100 is positioned from the side of the housing 50 in the device width direction (in... Figure 14 and Figure 17 The protrusion 90, which contacts the side wall surface 50B (right side), is subjected to a force toward the inward side of the container body 62 in the width direction, causing it to flex about one end 100B and move laterally toward the inward side of the container body 62 in the width direction. Furthermore, as... Figure 16 As shown, when the protrusion 90 reaches the opening 54 of the receiving portion 50, the protrusion 90 hooks onto the hooked portion 54A of the receiving portion 50. Furthermore, the opening 54 is formed on the side wall surface 50B at a position higher than the concave portion 51. Additionally, the hooked portion 54A refers to the edge of the opening 54 near the front side in the device depth direction.

[0090] In addition, such as Figure 10 As shown, the disassembly handle 100 has an opening 101 through which the locking portion 102A of the locking member 102 (described later) passes. Specifically, the opening 101 spans the inclined plate portion 100D and the gripping plate portion 100E of the disassembly handle 100. Furthermore, a protrusion 90 is disposed on the inclined plate portion 100D at a position lower than the opening 101. Specifically, the protrusion 90 is formed near the lower end of the inclined plate portion 100D.

[0091] Additionally, on the other side of the width direction of the container body 62 (in Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 On the side portion 62C (left side), a disassembly handle 104, as an example of a second gripping part, is provided. Specifically, the disassembly handle 104 is provided in the protrusion 81, which is located at the lower part of the side portion 62C of the container body 62. This protrusion 81 is a portion located at the lower part of the side portion 62B of the container body 62 that extends outward in the width direction (see reference). Figure 5 and Figure 6The disassembly handle 104 is a plate-shaped spring component. One end 104B is supported by the protrusion 81 of the side 62C of the container body 62, and the other end 104C is located further away from the installation direction E than the first end 104B. It should be noted that when the recycling container 60 is detached, the other end 104C of the disassembly handle 104 is in a free state. Furthermore, in detail... Figure 22 As shown, when viewed from above, the disassembly handle 104 includes: a tilting plate portion 104D, which extends from one end 104B toward a side opposite to the mounting direction E and toward a side away from the side portion 62C (outside the width direction of the container body 62); and a gripping plate portion 104E, which extends from the end of the tilting plate portion 104D toward a side opposite to the mounting direction E. That is, the disassembly handle 104 is formed in a shape that extends from the side portion 62C toward a side opposite to the mounting direction E at a distance from the side portion 62C. Furthermore, the length of the tilting plate portion 104D is longer than the length of the gripping plate portion 104E.

[0092] It should be noted that the other end 104C of the disassembly handle 104 extends further into the thickness direction of the container body 62 (the front side in the device depth direction) than the front surface 62DA of the container body 62. That is, a portion of the grip plate portion 104E extends further into the device depth direction than the front surface 62DA, thus making it easier to operate the disassembly handle 104 when detaching the recycling container 60 from the housing 11.

[0093] Additionally, a protrusion 106, serving as an example of a second hook, is provided on the side of the detachable handle 104 opposite to the side of the container body 62. Specifically, as shown... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a protrusion 106 is provided on the surface 104A on the other end 104C side of the handle 104. More specifically, the protrusion 106 is provided at the end of the inclined plate portion 104D on the gripping plate portion 104E side. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the protrusion 106 has a groove (recess) extending along the mounting direction E formed in the middle part of the container body 62 in the height direction, but the present invention is not limited to this structure. In addition, the protrusion 106 hooks onto the side wall surface 50C formed on the receiving portion 50 (in Figure 3 The hooked part (not shown) is on the left side of the wall.

[0094] like Figure 14As shown, when the recycling container 60 (container body 62) is installed on the housing 11, the removal handle 104 is subjected to a force in the width direction inward from the protrusion 106 that contacts the side wall surface 50C of the receiving part 50, causing it to flex around one end 104B and move laterally in the width direction inward from the other end 104C. Furthermore, when the protrusion 106 reaches the hooked portion of the side wall surface 50C, the protrusion 106 hooks onto the hooked portion.

[0095] In addition, such as Figure 5 and Figure 22 As shown, the disassembly handle 104 has an opening 105 through which the locking portion 102C of the locking member 102 (described later) passes. Specifically, the opening 105 spans the inclined plate portion 104D and the gripping plate portion 104E of the disassembly handle 104. In addition, a pair of protrusions 106 are formed such that they clamp the opening 105 of the inclined plate portion 104D in the height direction of the container body 62.

[0096] Here, the protrusions 90 and 106 of the recycling container 60 are hooked onto the hooked portion 54A and another hooked portion (not shown), respectively, thereby holding (installing) the recycling container 60 onto the housing 11. Furthermore, by grasping the other ends 100C and 104C of the removal handles 100 and 104 located on both sides of the recycling container 60 and pressing them together towards each other in the width direction, the protrusions 90 and 106 disengage from the hooked portion 54A and the hooked portion (not shown) (the hooks are released). In this state, the recycling container 60 is pulled out of the housing 11 to the side opposite to the installation direction E, thereby detaching the recycling container 60 from the housing 11.

[0097] like Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown, a locking member 102 is provided on the container body 62. The locking member 102 is a component used to maintain the installation state of the recycling container 60 relative to the housing 11 by operating the operating handle 88. The locking member 102 includes a first locking part 102A as an example of a first insertion part, a second locking part 102B as an example of a second insertion part, and a third locking part 102C as an example of a third insertion part.

[0098] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the locking part 102A can protrude from the side portion 62B of the container body 62 (in other words, it is retractable). Specifically, the locking part 102A protrudes from the side portion 62B of the container body 62 outward in the width direction of the container body 62 and is inserted into the opening 55 provided on the side wall surface 50B of the receiving portion 50 (see reference). Figure 15More specifically, the locking part 102A is movable in the protruding direction, that is, it is movable to one side in the width direction of the container body 62, and by this movement, the height of its protrusion from the side part 62B increases (the amount of protrusion increases), and it is inserted into the opening part 55. Here, "the locking part is able to protrude from the side of the container body" includes the manner in which the front end of the locking part protrudes from the side by moving the locking part in the protruding direction, and the manner in which the protrusion height of the portion protruding from the side of the locking part increases by moving the locking part in the protruding direction.

[0099] like Figure 9 and Figure 13 As shown, the locking part 102A is generally rectangular, and a bevel 102AC is formed on the side 102AB facing the container body 62 in the thickness direction (the front side in the depth direction of the device) from the front end face 102AA. When the locking part 102A is moved in the protruding direction outward in the width direction of the container body 62 by operating the handle 88, it is inserted into the opening 55 of the receiving part 50 through the opening 101 of the disassembly handle 100. That is, the locking part 102A passes through the disassembly handle 100 in the protruding state.

[0100] Furthermore, a limiting part 110 is provided on the locking part 102A to restrict the access of the disassembly handle 100 to the side part 62B in the protruding state. Specifically, the limiting part 110 is integrally formed with the periphery of the locking part 102A. This limiting part 110 is a portion that protrudes from the side part 102AB of the locking part 102A. Therefore, the limiting part 110 also moves outward in the width direction of the container body 62 in conjunction with the action of the locking part 102A protruding outward in the width direction of the container body 62 from the side part 62B. Here, when the recycling container 60 is installed on the housing 11 and the locking member 102 is locked, the limiting surface 110A (the surface outward in the width direction of the container body 62) of the limiting part 110 faces the back of the disassembly handle 100. Therefore, in the locked state using the locking member 102, the limiting part 110 restricts (for example, prevents) the movement of the disassembly handle 100 inward in the width direction of the container body 62, thus preventing accidental operation of the disassembly handle 100.

[0101] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the locking part 102B can protrude from the side portion 62C of the container body 62 (in other words, it is retractable). Specifically, the locking part 102B protrudes outward from the protrusion 81 of the side portion 62C of the container body 62 in the width direction of the container body 62 and is inserted into the opening 56 provided on the side wall surface 50C of the receiving portion 50. More specifically, the locking part 102B can move in the protrusion direction, that is, it can move to the other side in the width direction of the container body 62, and by this movement, the height of its protrusion from the side portion 62C increases (the amount of protrusion increases), and it is inserted into the opening 56 (see reference). Figure 22 ).

[0102] like Figure 5 As shown, the locking part 102B is formed in a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a bevel 102BC is formed on the side 102BB facing the container body 62 in the thickness direction (the front side in the depth direction of the device) from the front end face 102BA. Figure 22 When the locking part 102B is moved outward in the width direction of the container body 62 by operating the handle 88, it is inserted into the opening 56 of the receiving part 50 through the opening 105 of the disassembly handle 104. That is, the locking part 102B passes through the disassembly handle 104 in the protruding state.

[0103] Furthermore, a limiting part 111 is provided on the locking part 102B to restrict the access of the disassembly handle 104 to the side 62C when it is in the protruding state. Specifically, the limiting part 111 is integrally formed with the periphery of the locking part 102B. This limiting part 111 is a portion that protrudes from the side 102BB of the locking part 102B. Therefore, the limiting part 111 also moves outward in the width direction of the container body 62 in conjunction with the action of the locking part 102B protruding outward in the width direction of the container body 62 from the side 62C. Here, when the recycling container 60 is installed on the housing 11 and locked by the locking member 102, the limiting surface 111A (the surface on the outer side in the width direction of the container body 62) of the limiting part 111 faces the back of the disassembly handle 104. Therefore, when the locking member 102 is in the locked state, the limiting part 111 restricts (for example, prevents) the movement of the disassembly handle 104 inward in the width direction of the container body 62, thereby preventing accidental operation of the disassembly handle 104.

[0104] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the locking part 102C can protrude from the upper part of the side portion 62C of the container body 62 (in other words, it is retractable). Specifically, the locking part 102C protrudes from the upper part of the side portion 62C of the container body 62 outward in the width direction of the container body 62 and is inserted into the opening 56 provided on the side wall surface 50C of the receiving portion 50. More specifically, the locking part 102C protrudes from the side portion 62C at a position higher than the protrusion 81 outward in the width direction of the container body 62. More specifically, the locking part 102C can move in the protrusion direction, that is, it can move to the other side in the width direction of the container body 62, and by this movement, the height of the protrusion from the side portion 62C increases (the amount of protrusion increases), and it is inserted into the opening 57 (see reference). Figure 2 ).

[0105] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the locking part 102C is formed in a generally cuboid shape. When it is moved outward in the width direction of the container body 62 by operating the handle 88, it is inserted into the opening 56 of the receiving part 50 (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0106] In addition, such as Figure 20 as well as Figure 21 As shown, locking part 102B and locking part 102C are connected by connecting part 114. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation of locking part 102B and locking part 102C is linked.

[0107] Furthermore, the protruding movements of each of the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C are linked to the operation of the operating handle 88. That is, by operating the operating handle 88, the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C can be made to protrude outwards in the width direction of the container body 62.

[0108] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, locking parts 102B and 102C are separately arranged in the height direction of the container body 62. Furthermore, locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C are staggered in the height direction of the container body 62.

[0109] Furthermore, when viewed from the mounting direction E of the container body 62, the locking part 102B overlaps with the connector 86 in the height direction of the container body 62. In other words, the locking part 102B is disposed on the outer side of the connector 86 in the width direction of the container body 62 (see reference). Figure 19 ).

[0110] Furthermore, the locking member 102 includes a locking portion 102D, which slides along the width direction of the container body 62 from its housed state in a housed state housed in a housed portion 63 provided on the upper portion 62F of the container body 62 and protrudes toward the upper portion 62F of the container body 62. It should be noted that the housed portion 63 is a portion that extends upward from the upper portion 62F of the container body 62 in the height direction, and is capable of accommodating the locking portion 102D. The locking portion 102D slides from its housed state in the housed portion 63 to the other side of the width direction of the container body 62, thus protruding from the upper portion 62F of the container body 62.

[0111] The locking part 102D slides along the width direction of the container body 62 and protrudes towards the upper part 62F of the container body 62 by operating the handle 88, thereby hooking onto a hooked part (not shown) provided on the top surface 50D of the receiving part 50. It should be noted that the locking part 102D protrudes from the container body 62 together with the locking parts 102A, 102B and 102C in conjunction with the operation of the handle 88.

[0112] It should be noted that the locking part 102A can be configured to move linearly in the width direction of the container body 62 by operating the handle 88 and protrude outward in the width direction from the side 62B, or it can be configured to protrude outward in the width direction from the side 62B by rotational movement. It should also be noted that the locking parts 102B, 102C, and 102D can also adopt the same structure as the locking part 102A.

[0113] Additionally, an operating handle 88 is provided on the front 62D of the container body 62. This operating handle 88 is connected to the locking member 102. By operating the operating handle 88, the locking member 102 can be switched between locking (maintaining the installation state) and unlocking (releasing the maintenance of the installation state) of the recycling container 60 using a linkage mechanism (not shown). Specifically, when the operating handle 88 is rotated clockwise with the recycling container 60 installed in the housing 11, the locking member 102 is activated by the operating force of the operating handle 88, and locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C protrude from the container body 62, locking the installation state of the recycling container 60 relative to the housing 11. At this time, by operating the operating handle 88, the opening and closing mechanism (not shown) included in the linkage mechanism is activated, and the recycling port 66A is opened. In addition, the primary transfer roller 34, which is separated from the photoreceptor 12 by a moving mechanism (not shown), approaches the photoreceptor 12. On the other hand, when the operating handle 88 is rotated counterclockwise, the locking member 102 is activated by the operating force of the operating handle 88, and the mounting state of the recycling container 60 relative to the housing 11 is unlocked. At this time, by operating the operating handle 88, the opening and closing mechanism (not shown) is activated, and the recycling port 66A is closed. In addition, the primary transfer roller 34 is separated from the photosensitive element 12 by a moving mechanism (not shown).

[0114] Next, the function of this embodiment will be explained.

[0115] In the recycling container 60, when the operating handle 88 is operated, the locking portions 102A and 102C of the locking member 102 protrude in opposite directions in the width direction of the container body 62, while the locking portion 102B protrudes in the same direction as the locking portion 102C. Furthermore, when the locking portion 102A is inserted into the opening 55, the locking portion 102B into the opening 56, and the locking portion 102C into the opening 57, the recycling container 60 is locked to the housing 11.

[0116] Here, in the recycling container 60, the recycling container 60 is locked to the housing 11 at least three locations: locking part 102A, locking part 102B, and locking part 102C. Therefore, compared to a structure that only uses a pair of locking parts 102A and 102C protruding in opposite directions in the width direction of the container body 62 to maintain the mounting posture of the container body 62, the mounting posture of the container body 62 can be stabilized. As an example, the rotation of the container body 62 about the width direction of the container body 62 as the axis of rotation can be restricted.

[0117] In the recycling container 60, the container body 62 is shaped such that its length in the height direction is longer than its length in the thickness direction, and the locking parts 102B and 102C are separately arranged in the height direction of the container body 62. Therefore, compared to a structure where the locking parts 102B and 102C are separately arranged in the thickness direction of the container body 62, the recycling container 60 can stabilize the installation posture of the container body 62.

[0118] In the recycling container 60, locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C are staggered from each other in the height direction of the container body 62. Therefore, compared with a structure in which locking parts 102A and 102B or locking parts 102A and 102C are located at the same position in the height direction of the container body 62, the recycling container 60 can make the installation posture of the container body 62 more stable.

[0119] In the recycling container 60, the protruding actions of each of the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C are linked to the operation of the operating handle 88. Therefore, compared to a structure where the protruding actions of the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C are performed by different operating components, the recycling container 60 can be installed on the object in a single operation.

[0120] In the recycling container 60, a handle 100 and a protrusion 90 are provided on the side 62B of the container body 62, and a handle 104 and a protrusion 106 are provided on the side 62C. When the recycling container 60 is housed in the receiving section 50, the protrusion 90 hooks onto the hooked section 54A, and the protrusion 106 hooks onto a hooked section (not shown), temporarily mounting (temporarily fixing) the recycling container 60 to the receiving section 50. By operating the operating handle 88 in this state, the recycling container 60 is locked (permanently fixed) to the basket 11.

[0121] In the recycling container 60, the locking part 102B protrudes through the disassembly handle 104. Therefore, compared to a structure in which the locking part 102B is positioned away from the disassembly handle 104, the position of the locking part 102B can be freely set relative to the side portion 62C.

[0122] Furthermore, in the recycling container 60, the locking part 102A passes through the disassembly handle 100 in a protruding state. Therefore, compared to a structure in which the locking part 102A is positioned away from the disassembly handle 100, the position of the locking part 102A can be freely set relative to the side portion 62B in the recycling container 60.

[0123] In the recycling container 60, a limiting part 111 is provided on the locking part 102B to restrict the access of the disassembly handle 104 to the side 62C when it is in the protruding state. Therefore, in the recycling container 60, when the operating handle 88 is in the locked state, the access of the disassembly handle 104 to the side 62C is restricted by contact with the limiting part 111, thus restricting the operation of the disassembly handle 104 inward in the width direction of the container body 62. Therefore, the recycling container 60 can prevent accidental operation of the disassembly handle 104.

[0124] Furthermore, in the recycling container 60, a limiting part 110 is provided on the locking part 102A to restrict the access of the disassembly handle 100 to the side part 62B when it is in the protruding state. Therefore, in the recycling container 60, when the operating handle 88 is in the locked state, the access of the disassembly handle 100 to the side part 62B is restricted by contact with the limiting part 110, thus restricting the operation of the disassembly handle 100 towards the inside of the container body 62 in the width direction. Therefore, the recycling container 60 can prevent accidental operation of the disassembly handle 100.

[0125] In the recycling container 60, a conveying screw conveyor 70 is disposed within the container body 62, and a connector 86 is disposed on the side 62C of the rear portion 62E of the container body 62. Therefore, in the recycling container 60, compared to a structure where the connector 86 is disposed on the side 62B of the rear portion 62E of the container body 62, poor engagement between the rotation drive unit (not shown) disposed in the housing 11 and the connector 86 of the container body 62 can be suppressed.

[0126] In the recycling container 60, when viewed from the mounting direction E, the locking part 102B and the connector 86 overlap in the height direction of the container body 62. Therefore, compared to a structure in which the locking part 102B and the connector 86 are separated in the height direction of the container body 62 when viewed from the mounting direction E, the recycling container 60 can suppress poor engagement between the rotation drive unit (not shown) provided in the housing 11 and the connector 86 of the container body 62.

[0127] In the image forming apparatus 10, the coloring material discharged from the developing apparatus 18 can be recovered by using the recycling container 60, compared to the structure of the recycling container which uses only a pair of inserts that protrude in opposite directions in the width direction of the container body 62 to maintain the mounting posture of the container body.

[0128] In the recovery container 60 of the above-described embodiment, the developer temporarily recovered by the recovery container 60 is discharged from the external discharge port 68 through the recovery port 52 to the recovery bottle 58 installed in the housing 11, but the present invention is not limited to this structure. It is also possible to replace the recovery container 60 after a certain amount of developer has been recovered, without providing an external discharge port 68 in the recovery container 60.

[0129] In the recycling container 60 of the above-described embodiment, the locking part 102B is configured to protrude from the side portion 62C of the container body 62, but the present invention is not limited to this structure. For example, it may also be configured to have the locking part 102B protrude from the side portion 62B of the container body 60. In this case, the container body 62 is locked relative to the shell 11 at least in three locations by means of the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C, thus achieving the same effect as the embodiment described above.

[0130] In the recycling container 60 of the above-described embodiment, the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C are activated by operating a single handle 88; however, the present invention is not limited to this structure. For example, multiple handles may be used to operate the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C.

[0131] In the recycling container 60 of the above-described embodiment, a disassembly handle 100 and a disassembly handle 104 are provided on the container body 62. However, the present invention is not limited to this structure, and the disassembly handle 100 and the disassembly handle 104 may not be provided on the container body 62. In this case, the container body 62 is locked relative to the shell 11 at least in three locations by means of the locking parts 102A, 102B, and 102C, thus achieving the same effect as the embodiment described above.

[0132] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the recycling container of the present invention is applied to the image forming apparatus 10, but the present invention is not limited to this structure. The recycling container of the present invention, as long as it is used for recycling powder, can also be applied to apparatuses that form images in a manner different from the image forming apparatus 10, and is not limited to the image forming apparatus 10. For example, it can also be used in apparatuses for coating or applying powders (powdered ingredients, additives, etc.) onto food or the like.

[0133] It should be noted that the present invention has been described in detail with reference to specific embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments involved. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other embodiments can be adopted within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A recycling container, comprising: The container body is detachable from the object to be installed and can contain powder. A first insertion part is provided on the container body and can protrude from one of the two wall parts of the container body in a direction intersecting the installation direction of the container body. It is inserted into a first opening provided on the installation object opposite to the one wall part by moving along the protruding direction. The second insertion part is provided on the container body and can protrude from the other wall of the two walls toward the side opposite to the first insertion part. It is inserted into the second opening provided on the part of the object to be installed opposite the other wall by moving along the protrusion direction. A third insertion part is provided on the container body and can protrude from the other wall to the same side as the second insertion part. It is inserted into a third opening provided on the part of the object to be installed opposite the other wall by moving along the protrusion direction. A first gripping part is disposed on one of the walls of the container body and extends from the one wall at a distance from the wall in a direction opposite to the mounting direction. A protruding first hook portion is disposed on the side of the first grip portion opposite to the container body side, and hooks onto the first hooked portion disposed on the mounting object; A second gripping part is disposed on the other wall of the container body and extends from the other wall at a distance from the other wall in a direction opposite to the mounting direction. as well as A protruding second hook portion is disposed on the side of the second grip portion opposite to the container body side, and hooks onto the second hooked portion disposed on the mounting object.

2. The recycling container according to claim 1, wherein, The container body has a length that is longer than the length of the installation direction in the direction orthogonal to the installation direction and the direction intersecting the installation direction. The second insertion portion and the third insertion portion are arranged separately in the orthogonal direction.

3. The recycling container according to claim 2, wherein, The first insertion part, the second insertion part, and the third insertion part are arranged staggered from each other in the orthogonal direction.

4. The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, An operating component is provided on the container body. The protruding movements of the first insertion part, the second insertion part, and the third insertion part are linked to the operation of the operating component.

5. The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The second gripping part is plate-shaped. The second insertion part penetrates the second holding part in the protruding state.

6. The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A limiting part is provided on the second insertion part, which restricts the second holding part from approaching the other wall part when the second insertion part is in a protruding state.

7. The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A conveying component is provided inside the container body to convey the powder from one side of the other wall to the other side of the first wall. The coupling for driving the conveying component is disposed on the other wall side of the container body on the surface of the container body on the mounting direction side.

8. The recycling container according to claim 7, wherein, When viewed from the installation direction, the second insertion portion overlaps with the coupling in a direction orthogonal to the installation direction and the direction in which the installation direction intersects.

9. The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first gripping part is plate-shaped. The first insertion part penetrates the first gripping part in the protruding state.

10. The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A limiting part is provided on the first insertion part, and the limiting part restricts the first gripping part from approaching the wall part when the first insertion part is in a protruding state.

11. A powder coating apparatus, comprising: The supply unit supplies coloring materials as powder; and The recycling container according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is used to recycle the coloring material discharged from the supply unit.

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