A connecting rod device and installation conveying device for a toner supply container

Abstract

The present invention relates to a technology for installing a toner supply container, and proposes a connecting rod device for a toner supply container, comprising: a transverse connecting rod (1), which comprises a rod-shaped body (1‑2) and a claw mouth (1‑1), the claw mouth (1‑1) being connected to the front end of the rod-shaped body (1‑2); a longitudinal connecting rod (2), the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) being rotatably engaged with the rod-shaped body (1‑2) of the transverse connecting rod (1). The present invention also proposes a mounting and conveying device for a toner supply container, comprising: the connecting rod device as described above; an upper cover body (7), the side of which has a first connecting column (7‑1) and a third connecting column (7‑3); wherein the second end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) is rotatably fixed on the first connecting column (7‑1), and the spring column (2‑4) and the third connecting column (7‑3) are connected together by a tension spring. The structure of the invention has good sealing performance, is simple, has less wear on parts, and does not damage key structures, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a toner supply container installation technology, and more particularly, to an installation and conveying device for a toner supply container. Background Art

[0002] For printers and copiers, the toner supply container is a very important device, and the ink cartridge needs to be replaced frequently to accommodate new ink cartridges. US10209667B2 discloses a developer supply device. In this patent, the developer supply device is combined by a slideway and a sliding shaft (see Figure 34), which has a large friction force and is easy to wear the key parts of the copier. It is difficult to replace the machine parts after they are worn, and it is impossible to replace the parts and replace the assembly. The price is too high. Summary of the invention

[0003] In response to the problems in the background technology, the present invention proposes a connecting rod device for a toner supply container, comprising: a transverse connecting rod, which includes a rod-shaped body and a claw mouth portion, the claw mouth portion is connected to the front end of the rod-shaped body; a longitudinal connecting rod, the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod is rotatably engaged with the rod-shaped body of the transverse connecting rod.

[0004] Optionally, the first end of the rod-shaped body of the transverse connecting rod has a first hole, the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod has a first hole, and the first hole of the transverse connecting rod and the first hole of the longitudinal connecting rod are combined together in a coaxial matching manner.

[0005] Optionally, a spring column for connecting an external tension spring is provided in the middle of the longitudinal link, and a top position is provided on the side of the claw mouth of the transverse link.

[0006] Optionally, the second end of the rod-shaped body of the transverse connecting rod has a second hole for connecting to a second longitudinal connecting rod, and the first end of the second longitudinal connecting rod is combined with the second hole of the transverse connecting rod by coaxial matching.

[0007] A mounting and conveying device for a toner supply container comprises: a connecting rod device, comprising: a transverse connecting rod, which comprises a rod-shaped body and a claw mouth portion, wherein the claw mouth portion is connected to the front end of the rod-shaped body; a longitudinal connecting rod, wherein the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod is rotatably engaged with the rod-shaped body of the transverse connecting rod; and an upper cover body, wherein the side surface of the upper cover body has a first connecting column and a third connecting column; wherein the second end of the longitudinal connecting rod is rotatably fixed to the first connecting column, and the spring column and the third connecting column are connected together by a tension spring.

[0008] Optionally, the first end of the rod-shaped body of the transverse connecting rod has a first hole, the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod has a first hole, and the first hole of the transverse connecting rod and the first hole of the longitudinal connecting rod are combined together in a coaxial matching manner.

[0009] Optionally, the side surface of the claw mouth portion of the transverse link has a top position.

[0010] Optionally, the base has a base clamping position, and the top position cooperates with the base clamping position to return to the starting position under the tension of the tension spring.

[0011] Optionally, the upper cover body has a second connecting column on its side.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting rod device also includes a second longitudinal connecting rod, the second end of the rod-shaped body of the transverse connecting rod has a second hole, the second hole of the transverse connecting rod is coaxially combined with the first end of the second longitudinal connecting rod, and the second end of the second longitudinal connecting rod is coaxially combined with the second connecting column.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: by replacing the existing slideway with the connecting rod combination, the same effect is achieved, and the lifting device of the machine is lifted. The technology of the present invention converts sliding friction into rotational friction. The running resistance is smaller, the wear of the column in the lifting device of the machine is effectively reduced, the toner consumables can be repeatedly installed, and the service life of the lifting device of the machine is extended. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to make the present invention more easily understood, the present invention will be described in more detail by referring to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. These drawings only depict typical embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the coordinated installation of the machine's powder collecting device and toner container.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another angle showing the coordinated installation of the machine's powder collecting device and toner container.

[0017] Figure 3 A perspective view of a toner container with the outer shell and cartridge removed.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the toner container and machine powder collection device at the beginning of installation.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the toner container and machine toner collection device during installation.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the toner container and machine toner collection device after installation.

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the state shown.

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 6Cross-sectional view of the state shown.

[0023] Fig. 9 A perspective view of an embodiment of a transverse link.

[0024] Fig.10 A perspective view of an embodiment of a longitudinal link.

[0025] Fig.11 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the nail.

[0026] Fig.12 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the circlip.

[0027] Fig.13 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a tension spring.

[0028] Fig.14 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the upper cover body.

[0029] Fig.15 A perspective view of an embodiment of installing a conveying device.

[0030] Fig.16 This is a side view of the toner container and machine toner collection device just after installation.

[0031] Fig.17 This is a side view of the toner container and machine toner collection device during installation.

[0032] Fig.18 This is a side view of the toner container and machine toner collection device after installation.

[0033] Fig.19 It is a perspective view of another embodiment of a transverse link.

[0034] Fig. 20 A three-dimensional diagram of the base.

[0035] Fig.21 It is a partial stereoscopic view of the installation of the conveying device.

[0036] Fig. 22 An exploded view of an embodiment of installing a conveying device.

[0037] Reference numerals

[0038] Toner container 10, powder outlet 10-1; machine powder collecting device 11, powder collecting outlet 11-1, column 11-2; transverse connecting rod 1, claw mouth 1-1, rod-shaped body 1-2, first hole position 1-3, second hole position 1-4, top position 1-5; longitudinal connecting rod 2, first hole position 2-1, second hole position 2-2, boss 2-3, spring column 2-4, slot position 2-5, reinforcing rib 2-6; connecting rod device 3; tension spring 4, first hook 4-1, second hook 4-2; through nail 5, slot position 5-1; retaining spring 6; upper cover body 7, first connecting column 7-1, second connecting column 7-2, third connecting column 7-3; base 8, base clamping position 8-1, base powder cartridge powder outlet 8-2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following describes the implementation modes of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it. However, the enumerated embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and the technical features in the embodiments may be combined with each other, wherein the same components are represented by the same figure marks.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the two ends of the powder collecting device 11 of the machine have pillars 11-2, and the inner side of the pillars 11-2 is provided with protrusions, which are used to engage with the claw mouth 1-1 of the transverse connecting rod 1 (see Figure 3 ). A powder collecting port 11-1 is provided in the middle of the column 11-2. After the machine powder collecting device 11 and the toner container 10 are engaged and docked, the powder collecting port 11-1 of the machine powder collecting device 11 is aligned with the powder outlet 10-1 of the toner container 10. The docking process is that the toner container 10 is inserted between the two columns 11-2 of the machine powder collecting device 11 along the direction of arrow F, and the two columns 11-2 are pulled up so that the powder collecting port 11-1 is close to the powder outlet 10-1 of the toner container 10 to achieve docking and sealing, so that the carbon powder in the toner container enters the powder collecting port 11-1 of the machine powder collecting device 11 through the powder outlet 10-1, and the carbon powder begins to be transported.

[0041] Figure 3 The toner container 10 is provided with a connecting rod device 3 on both sides, and the connecting rod device 3 includes a transverse connecting rod 1 (see Fig.10 ), a claw mouth 1-1 is provided on the front end of the transverse connecting rod 1 (the direction in which the toner container 10 moves). As the toner container is loaded, the column 11-2 on the machine powder collecting device 11 is clamped to the claw mouth 1-1, and the state after being clamped is as follows Figure 4 shown.

[0042] As the toner container 10 is continuously pushed in, the position of the machine powder collecting device 11 needs to be lifted, so that the powder outlet 10-1 of the toner container 10 is closely connected with the powder collecting port 11-1 of the machine powder collecting device 11. Figure 5 As shown, the jaw mouth 1-1 begins to receive the reaction force of the column 11-2 ( Figure 1 The lateral connecting rod 1 starts to move in the opposite direction of the arrow F in the figure. At the beginning, the moving direction is opposite to the direction in which the toner container 10 is loaded. Because the other end of the lateral connecting rod 1 is connected to the longitudinal connecting rod 2, and the other end of the longitudinal connecting rod 2 is connected to the upper cover body, the longitudinal connecting rod 2 can rotate relative to the lateral connecting rod 1, and the other end of the longitudinal connecting rod 2 can also rotate, so the longitudinal connecting rod 2 rotates around the other end of the connecting rod. Figure 4-6 Three different positions of the linkage 3 are shown. Figure 4 It is the starting position (the powder outlet 10-1 and the powder receiving outlet 11-1 are separated). Figure 5 It is in the middle position (powder outlet 10-1 and powder receiving outlet 11-1 are connected). Figure 6 It is the end position (the powder outlet 10-1 and the powder receiving outlet 11-1 are sealed). Figure 7 Shows Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of Figure 8 Shows Figure 5 sectional view of .

[0043] The connecting rod device 3 is described in detail below. The connecting rod device 3 includes a transverse connecting rod 1. The structure of the transverse connecting rod 1 is as follows: Fig. 9 As shown, the transverse link 1 includes a rod-shaped body 1-2 and a claw mouth portion 1-1. The claw mouth portion 1-1 is connected to the front end ( Figure 1 The jaw mouth 1-1 is used to accommodate the column 11-2 of the machine powder collecting device 11, so that when the toner container 10 is loaded into the machine powder collecting device 11, the column 11-2 pushes the jaw mouth 1-1 to move in the opposite direction of the moving direction of the toner container 10. In one embodiment, the rod-shaped body 1-2 has a first hole 1-3 for connecting a longitudinal connecting rod. In another embodiment, the two ends of the rod-shaped body 1-2 have a first hole 1-3 and a second hole 1-4 for connecting a longitudinal connecting rod respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the rod-shaped body 1-2 has an opening to prevent material shrinkage and deformation (for example, the connecting rod device 3 is made of plastic).

[0044] The connecting rod device 3 also includes a longitudinal connecting rod 2, and the structure of the longitudinal connecting rod 2 is as follows: Fig.10As shown, the second end of the longitudinal link 2 is provided with a second hole 2-2, and the first end is provided with a first hole 2-1. A spring column 2-4 is provided in the middle of the longitudinal link 2, and a slot 2-5 is provided on the spring column 2-4. The first hole 2-1 of the longitudinal link 2 is combined with the first hole 1-3 of the transverse link 1 by coaxial matching. In one embodiment, the two are connected by Fig.11 The pins 5 and Fig.12 Specifically, the through nail 5 passes through the first hole 1-3 of the transverse link 1 and the first hole 2-1 of the longitudinal link 2, and the through nail 5 is clamped into the through ring 6, so as to achieve fixation. The second hole 2-2 of the longitudinal link 2 is connected to the third connecting column 7-1 of the upper cover body 7 (see Fig.14 ). The spring column 2-4 of the longitudinal link 2 is connected to a tension spring 4, and the structure of the tension spring 4 is as follows: Fig.13 As shown, the two ends of the tension spring 4 have a first hook 4-1 and a second hook 4-2. The first hook 4-1 is connected to the slot 2-5 of the spring column 2-4, and the second hook is connected to the third connecting column 7-3 of the upper cover body 7 (see Fig.14 ). Preferably, the end of the longitudinal connecting rod 2 where the second hole 2-2 is located is thicker, forming a boss 2-3. A reinforcing rib 2-6 extends next to the boss 2-3. When the connecting rod device 3 is made of plastic, it can play a role in strengthening protection and preventing the plastic from deforming.

[0045] exist Fig.14 In the embodiment, the first connecting column 7-1 and the third connecting column 7-3 are arranged on the sides of the upper cover body 7. In a preferred embodiment, a second connecting column 7-2 is also arranged. The second connecting column 7-2 is flush with the first connecting column 7-1, and the third connecting column 7-3 is slightly lower than the other two connecting columns. The third connecting column 7-3 is located in front of the first connecting column 7-1. The first connecting column 7-1, the second connecting column 7-2 and the third connecting column 7-3 are all provided with slots to connect with the first connecting column 7-1. Fig.12 The illustrated clamping springs cooperate with each other so that the longitudinal connecting rod can rotate around the first connecting column 7-1 and the second connecting column 7-2. The second hook 4-2 of the tension spring 4 can be hung in the slot of the third connecting column 7-3.

[0046] like Fig.15 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the connecting rod device 3 includes a transverse connecting rod 1 and two longitudinal connecting rods 2, wherein the structure of the transverse connecting rod 1 is as shown in FIG. Fig. 9 As shown. The transverse connecting rod 1 has two holes, so it can connect two longitudinal connecting rods. The connection method of the first longitudinal connecting rod is the same as described above. The second hole 2-2 of the other longitudinal connecting rod is connected to the second connecting column 7-1 of the upper cover body 7 (see Fig.14The purpose of setting two longitudinal connecting rods is to ensure that the horizontal direction of the 1-1 horizontal connecting rod of the machine powder collecting device 11 does not change during the movement, that is, the direction of the 1-1 clamping claw mouth does not change.

[0047] Figure 16-18 The motion process of the linkage is shown, where Fig.16 is the starting position, Fig.17 It is in the process of upgrading. Fig.18 The end position of the lifting is shown. Because the transverse connecting rod 1 and the longitudinal connecting rod 2 are slidably matched in the holes by the through nail 5, the two can rotate relative to each other. The first connecting column 7-1 and the second connecting column 7-2 on the upper cover body 7 are slidably matched in the holes with the two longitudinal connecting rods and can rotate. Therefore, when the toner container 10 is loaded into the machine powder collecting device 11, when the claw mouth 1-1 of the transverse connecting rod 1 is subjected to the reverse force of the machine powder collecting device 11, the transverse connecting rod 1 is pushed, driving the longitudinal connecting rod 2 to rotate around the first connecting column 7-1 and the second connecting column 7-2, the tension spring 4 is stretched, and the position of the transverse connecting rod 1 is raised during the rotation, driving the position of the machine powder collecting device 11 to be raised, so that the powder collecting port 11-1 of the machine powder collecting device 11 is docked with the powder outlet 10-1 of the toner container 10, realizing a passage, and the toner can be effectively transmitted.

[0048] When the toner container 10 is taken out, the movements of the components are opposite to those when the toner container 10 is put in. The tension of the tension spring 4 decreases. Fig.18 The position shown finally returns to Fig.16 Starting position shown.

[0049] like Figure 19-21 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the inner side of the jaw mouth portion 1-1 of the transverse link 1 has a top position 1-5, and the function of the top position 1-5 is to prevent exceeding the starting position. Fig.16 The starting position shown is the lowest position of the transverse connecting rod 1. Based on the tension of the tension spring 4, the top position 1-5 of the transverse connecting rod 1 and the base 8 of the toner container 10 (see Fig.21 ) abuts against the base stop 8-1 to prevent the transverse link 1 from continuing to move back under the tension of the tension spring 4 and passing the starting position. The base 8 has a base powder cartridge powder outlet 8-2. In the final position, the powder outlet 10-1 of the toner container 10, the powder collecting outlet 11-1 of the machine powder collecting device 11 and the base powder cartridge powder outlet 8-2 of the base 8 are separated (the toner container is taken out, and the powder collecting outlet is separated from the powder outlet).

[0050] like Fig. 22 As shown, in cooperation with the toner container 10, two connecting rod devices 3 are required, one of which is installed on each side of the toner container 10. The two connecting rod devices are symmetrical in structure, and the connecting rod device described above is located on the left side of the toner container 10.

[0051] The embodiments described above are only preferred specific implementations of the present invention. This specification uses the phrases "in one embodiment", "in another embodiment", "in yet another embodiment" or "in other embodiments" to refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to the present disclosure. Common changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting rod device for a toner supply container, characterized in that: include: A transverse connecting rod (1), comprising a rod-shaped main body (1-2) and a clamping claw mouth portion (1-1), wherein the clamping claw mouth portion (1-1) is connected to the front end of the rod-shaped main body (1-2); A longitudinal connecting rod (2), wherein a first end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) is rotatably engaged with a rod-shaped body (1-2) of the transverse connecting rod (1); The first end of the rod-shaped body (1-2) of the transverse connecting rod (1) has a first hole position (1-3), the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) has a first hole position (2-1), and the first hole position (1-3) of the transverse connecting rod (1) and the first hole position (2-1) of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) are coaxially matched and combined together; A spring column (2-4) for connecting an external tension spring is provided in the middle of the longitudinal connecting rod (2), and a top position (1-5) is provided on the side of the claw mouth portion (1-1) of the transverse connecting rod (1); The second end of the rod-shaped body (1-2) of the transverse connecting rod (1) has a second hole (1-4) for connecting to a second longitudinal connecting rod, and the first end of the second longitudinal connecting rod is combined with the second hole (1-4) of the transverse connecting rod (1) in a coaxial matching manner.

2. A mounting and conveying device for a toner supply container, characterized in that: include: The connecting rod device comprises: a transverse connecting rod (1), which comprises a rod-shaped body (1-2) and a claw mouth portion (1-1), the claw mouth portion (1-1) being connected to the front end of the rod-shaped body (1-2); a longitudinal connecting rod (2), the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) being rotatably engaged with the rod-shaped body (1-2) of the transverse connecting rod (1); An upper cover body (7), the side surface of which has a first connecting column (7-1), a second connecting column (7-2) and a third connecting column (7-3); The second end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) is rotatably fixed on the first connecting column (7-1), and the spring column (2-4) and the third connecting column (7-3) are connected together via a tension spring; The side surface of the claw mouth portion (1-1) of the transverse connecting rod (1) has a top position (1-5); The first end of the rod-shaped body (1-2) of the transverse connecting rod (1) has a first hole position (1-3), and the first end of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) has a first hole position (2-1). The first hole position (1-3) of the transverse connecting rod (1) and the first hole position (2-1) of the longitudinal connecting rod (2) are combined together in a coaxial matching manner. The connecting rod device also includes a second longitudinal connecting rod, the second end of the rod-shaped body (1-2) of the transverse connecting rod (1) has a second hole position (1-4), the second hole position (1-4) of the transverse connecting rod (1) is coaxially matched with the first end of the second longitudinal connecting rod, and the second end of the second longitudinal connecting rod is coaxially matched with the second connecting column (7-2).

3. The installation and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: include: The base (8) has a base clamping position (8-1) on the base (8); the top position (1-5) cooperates with the base clamping position (8-1) to return to the starting position under the tension of the tension spring.

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