Information processing device, adapter assembly, process cartridge, and process cartridge kit

Abstract

The application provides an information processing device, an adaptive assembly, a processing cartridge and a processing cartridge kit. The processing cartridge comprises a main body, a working element and an information processing device. The working element is arranged on the main body and is used for detecting or acquiring a first parameter related to the processing cartridge. An image forming device can acquire the first parameter. The information processing device is arranged on the main body and is used for transmitting a correction coefficient to the image forming device. The correction coefficient is used for correcting the first parameter to obtain a second parameter. The application enables the image forming device to acquire the first parameter through the working element. The information processing device transmits the correction coefficient to the image forming device, so that the image forming device can correct the first parameter based on the correction coefficient to obtain the second parameter. The application improves the accuracy of signal acquisition or transmission by correcting the first parameter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of image forming technology, specifically to an information processing device, an adapter component, a processing box, and a processing box kit. Background Technology

[0002] The main principle of laser printing is that a photosensitive drum absorbs developer, which is then transferred to the printing medium. Fixing then fixes the developer onto the printing medium. Generally, printing equipment consists of a processing cartridge housed within an image forming apparatus. The processing cartridge outputs developer. During image forming, the image forming apparatus needs to acquire or output electrical signals to facilitate information exchange between the processing cartridge and the apparatus itself. However, during signal acquisition or transmission, interference, poor contact, or low precision can lead to inaccurate or unreliable electrical signals, affecting information exchange and the image forming apparatus's judgment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, the main objective of this application is to provide an information processing device, adapter component, processing box and processing box kit that can improve the accuracy of signal acquisition or transmission.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a processing box for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, the processing box comprising:

[0006] main body;

[0007] A working element disposed on the main body is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, and the image forming apparatus is capable of acquiring the first parameter.

[0008] An information processing device is disposed in the main body and is used to transmit correction coefficients to the image forming device. The correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter to obtain the second parameter.

[0009] Secondly, this application provides an information processing apparatus for use in the main body of a processing box, the processing box being detachably mounted on an image forming apparatus, the information processing apparatus comprising:

[0010] A communication module for communicating with the image forming apparatus;

[0011] The processing module is used to output the correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus through the communication module when a preset event occurs. The correction coefficient is used to correct the first parameter obtained by the image forming apparatus to obtain the second parameter.

[0012] Thirdly, this application provides a processing box for detachable mounting in an image forming apparatus, the processing box comprising:

[0013] The main body is provided with a first mounting position for mounting a working element.

[0014] The information processing apparatus as described in the second aspect is disposed in the main body and is used to transmit the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus;

[0015] When the working element is installed at the first mounting position, the working element is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, the image forming apparatus is able to acquire the first parameter, and the correction coefficient is used to correct the first parameter to obtain a second parameter.

[0016] Fourthly, this application provides a processing cartridge kit for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, the processing cartridge comprising:

[0017] The working element and the processing box as described in the third aspect, wherein the working element is mounted at the first mounting position.

[0018] Fifthly, this application provides a processing box for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, the processing box comprising:

[0019] The main body is provided with a second mounting position for mounting a chip.

[0020] A working element disposed on the main body is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, and the image forming apparatus is capable of acquiring the first parameter.

[0021] When the information processing device is installed in the second mounting position, the information processing device is used to transmit the correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus. The correction coefficient is used to correct the first parameter measured by the working element to obtain the second parameter.

[0022] Sixthly, this application provides a processing box kit, the processing box kit comprising:

[0023] The processing box as described in the fifth aspect and the information processing device as described in the second aspect, wherein the information processing device is mounted at the second mounting position and is electrically connected to the working element, the information processing device being used to transmit the correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus, the correction coefficient being used to correct the first parameter to obtain the second parameter.

[0024] In a seventh aspect, this application provides an adapter component for being disposed on a processing box, the adapter component comprising:

[0025] A working element, the working element being disposed on the body of the processing box, for detecting or acquiring a first parameter related to the processing box, the image forming apparatus being capable of acquiring the first parameter; and an information processing apparatus as described in the sixth aspect.

[0026] Compared to existing technologies, the processing box of this application includes a main body, a working element, and an information processing device. The working element and the information processing device are respectively disposed in the main body. The working element is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box. The image forming apparatus is able to acquire the first parameter. The information processing device is used to transmit a correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus so that the image forming apparatus can correct the first parameter measured by the working element based on the correction coefficient to obtain a second parameter. By correcting the first parameter, this application can correct the first parameter affected by signal interference, poor contact, low accuracy, etc., thereby improving the accuracy of signal acquisition or transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image forming apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the processing box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural diagram of the processing box.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a side view of the processing box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the processing box provided in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partially enlarged structural diagram of the processing box.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the processing box provided in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partially enlarged structural diagram of the processing box.

[0035] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the processing box provided in Embodiment 4 of this application.

[0036] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partially enlarged structural diagram of the processing box.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the image forming apparatus and the information processing apparatus provided in Embodiment 7 of this application.

[0038] Attached image labels:

[0039] 1. Main body; 11. Box body; 111. Base; 112. Top cover; 113. Mounting component; 12. End cover; 13. Photosensitive drum; 14. Charging roller; 15. Developing roller; 2. Working environment sensor; 3. Information processing device; 31. Detection unit; 32. Information feedback unit; 32a. First voltage divider module; 33. Control unit; 33a. Second switching switch; 33b. Second controller; 100. Processing box; 101. Mounting cavity; 102. First mounting position; 103. Second mounting position; 200. Image forming apparatus; 201. Paper tray; 202. Feed roller; 203. First conveying roller; 204. Laser; 205. Transfer roller; 206. Fixing unit; 207. Second conveying roller; 208. Discharge tray; 209. Potential detection terminal; 210. Power supply; 211. Second voltage divider module; 300. Paper. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0041] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; unless otherwise specified or explained, the term "multiple" refers to two or more, and the term "various types" refers to two or more; the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" used in the embodiments of this application are used to describe the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should also be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] Reference Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application discloses a processing cartridge 100, which is detachably mounted on an image forming apparatus 200. The image forming apparatus 200 includes a paper tray 201, a feed roller 202, a first transport roller 203, a laser 204, a transfer roller 205, a fixing unit 206, a second transport roller 207, and an output paper tray 208. The processing cartridge 100 includes a main body 1, which includes a cartridge body 11, and / or an imaging assembly, and / or a developing assembly. The cartridge body 11 has a receiving cavity for containing developer (the developer can be, for example, toner). The imaging assembly includes at least a photosensitive drum 13 and a charging roller 14, and the developing assembly includes at least a developing roller 15. The first transport roller 203 is disposed in the paper feed path of the image forming apparatus 200, and the second transport roller 207 is disposed in the paper output path of the image forming apparatus 200. Paper tray 201 stores paper 300. Feed roller 202 transports the paper 300 stored in paper tray 201 to the paper feed path. First conveying roller 203 transports the paper 300 to the clamping area of ​​photosensitive drum 13 and transfer roller 205. Charging roller 14 charges the surface of photosensitive drum 13. Laser 204 emits a laser beam to form an electrostatic latent image on the surface of photosensitive drum 13. Developing roller 15 transports the developer contained in cartridge 11 to the photosensitive drum to develop a developer image on the surface of photosensitive drum 13. When paper 300 passes through the clamping area of ​​photosensitive drum 13 and transfer roller 205, the developer image formed on the surface of photosensitive drum 13 is transferred to the paper by the action of transfer roller 205, etc. Fixing unit 206 fixes the developer image on paper 300. After fixing, paper 300 is transported to discharge tray 208 by second conveying roller 207. Of course, it is understood that the above image forming apparatus 200 is one of the more typical structures, but there are other types of structures for the image forming apparatus 200, and the processing box and detection method in this application can also be applied.

[0045] During the image forming operation of the image forming apparatus 200, various situations may occur, such as excessively high or low ambient temperature and humidity; damage or malfunction of circuit components; or problems with circuit transmission. All of these situations can affect the working stability of the processing box and the printing quality. However, the inability to detect these problems in time will affect the printing effect and cause waste of printing media.

[0046] This application provides a processing cartridge 100 for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200. It includes a main body 1 and a working element. The main body 1 stores developer, and the working element is disposed on the main body 1 for detecting or acquiring a first parameter related to the processing cartridge 100. When the first parameter or a second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the image forming apparatus 200 controls the processing cartridge 100 to stop delivering developer. When the processing cartridge 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the image forming apparatus 200 can acquire the first parameter or the second parameter related to the processing cartridge 100 based on the working element. When the first parameter or the second parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering developer, preventing the processing cartridge 100 from affecting the printing effect due to excessively high or low ambient temperature or humidity; damage or malfunction of circuit components; or problems with circuit transmission.

[0047] Optionally, the working element is an environment sensor 2, which is used to detect a first parameter related to the processing box 100, and the image forming apparatus 200 acquires the first parameter; or the working element is a fixed resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the first parameter; or the working element is an adjustable resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the first parameter.

[0048] When the working element is the working environment sensor 2, the image forming apparatus 200 can obtain environmental information of the processing cartridge 100, such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity, through the working environment sensor 2. If the environmental information does not meet expectations, the developer supply will be stopped to prevent the developer from being affected by the environment and interfering with the printing effect. When the working element is a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, the image forming apparatus 200 can obtain electrical signals such as current and voltage of the processing cartridge 100 through the fixed resistor or adjustable resistor. If the electrical signals do not meet expectations, the developer supply will be stopped to prevent the circuits or electrical components on the processing cartridge 100 that are electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200 from malfunctioning or being damaged, which would result in the inability to transmit information or errors in the transmission, thus affecting the printing effect.

[0049] Optionally, the adjustable resistor is an actively adjustable resistor. The circuit can be judged to be operating normally by actively adjusting the resistor. If the first parameter obtained by the image forming apparatus 200 or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, it indicates that there is a problem with the adjustable resistor or the circuit electrically connected to the image forming apparatus, which may affect information transmission.

[0050] Optionally, when the working element is an adjustable resistor, the adjustable resistor includes a switching element and at least two branch circuits. The switching element receives a command signal and switches different branch circuits to form adjustable resistors with different resistance values ​​for electrical connection with the image forming apparatus. By cooperating with the switching element and at least two branch circuits, different branch circuits are switched to form adjustable resistors with different resistance values. When the power supply is stable, the adjustment of the resistance value of the adjustable resistor will correspondingly cause changes in electrical characteristic coefficients such as voltage and current. If the changes in electrical characteristic coefficients do not meet expectations, for example, when the resistance value of the adjustable resistor is controlled to change, the corresponding electrical characteristic coefficients do not change accordingly, or the changes do not correspond to the resistance value, then there is a problem with the working element or the circuit connecting the working element to the image forming apparatus.

[0051] Optionally, at least two branch circuits are connected in parallel, and the resistance values ​​of different branch circuits are different. The switching element includes at least two controlled switches, with one controlled switch on each branch circuit. Based on different command signals corresponding to different temperatures, different controlled switches are closed to turn on one branch circuit and turn off the others. When different branch circuits are switched on, the adjustable resistor exhibits different resistance values. Alternatively, the adjustable resistor includes at least two branches, which are connected in parallel. The switching element includes at least two controlled switches, with one controlled switch on each branch circuit. Based on different command signals corresponding to different temperatures, different numbers of controlled switches are closed to form branch circuits with different resistance values. When different controlled switches are opened or closed, the resistance value of the adjustable resistor will also change accordingly. At this time, the resistances of different branch circuits can be the same or different.

[0052] Furthermore, the temperature in the aforementioned "different command signals corresponding to different temperatures" can be provided by a temperature sensor installed on the frame of the image forming apparatus 200 or the processing box 100, and different command signals can be given based on different temperatures.

[0053] In addition, when the working element is an adjustable resistor, the adjustable resistor can also be a potentiometer, a variable circuit, etc.

[0054] The following explanation further illustrates the concept by setting the working element as the working environment sensor 2. It is understood that the working element can also be set as a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, or it can be used in conjunction with different types of working environment sensors 2, or it can be used in conjunction with a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor.

[0055] During the image forming operation in the image forming apparatus 200, heating or friction may cause the processing cartridge 100 to heat up. The developer stored in the processing cartridge 100 is affected by environmental parameters, such as temperature and humidity. If the environmental parameters of the processing cartridge 100 are too high or too low, the developer stored in the processing cartridge 100 may clump together, affecting the delivery of the developer and the printing effect.

[0056] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the processing cartridge 100 also includes an information processing device 3 and an environment sensor 2. The information processing device 3 is disposed on the main body 1 and is used to communicate with the image forming apparatus 200. Further, the information processing device 3 is used to store relevant parameters of the processing cartridge 100, such as the type of the processing cartridge 100, the number of printed pages, and the remaining amount of developer. The environment sensor 2 is disposed on the outside or inside of the main body 1 and is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing cartridge 200. The first parameter may include temperature or humidity, or may include electrical characteristic parameters that characterize temperature, humidity, etc., such as resistance, current, or voltage. The device that acquires the first parameter can determine the corresponding value, such as temperature or humidity, based on these electrical characteristic parameters. In this embodiment, the environment sensor 2 is used to detect or acquire the first parameter related to the processing cartridge 200. The environment sensor 2 can directly detect and acquire the aforementioned first parameter, or it can be used in conjunction with other components to detect and acquire the aforementioned first parameter, as long as the environment sensor 2 participates in the detection of the first parameter. The aforementioned first parameter is used to indicate the environment in which the main body 1 is located. When the processing cartridge 100 is installed in the image forming apparatus 200, the contacts on the image forming apparatus 200 can be electrically connected to the information processing device 3 and the operating environment sensor 2, thereby enabling the image forming apparatus 200 to perform authentication or data transmission with the processing cartridge 100. Further explanation is needed: the contacts on the image forming apparatus 200 can directly or indirectly contact the operating environment sensor 2. The information processing device 3 includes a chip, which includes a communication module. When the processing cartridge 100 is installed in a predetermined position within the image forming apparatus 200, the chip communicates with the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module. It is understood that the information processing device 3 may also include external circuitry in addition to the chip; that is, the information processing device 3 includes the chip and external circuitry electrically connected to the chip.

[0057] It is also understood that the information processing device 3 may have multiple chips, wherein: at least two chips are electrically connected to each other; or at least two chips are not electrically connected to each other and communicate with the image forming device 200 respectively.

[0058] Optionally, the information processing device 3 includes a first unit and a second unit, which are electrically connected. A storage module is located in the first unit, and either a first computing module or a second computing module is located in the second unit. One of the chips in the first unit and the other in the second unit is a chip or an external circuit. That is, the storage module, the first computing module, and the second computing module can all be located on a chip or an external circuit.

[0059] Of course, it is understandable that if the working environment sensor 2 is set as a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, the first parameter is an electrical characteristic parameter, such as resistance value, current or voltage.

[0060] In some embodiments, the information processing device 3 includes a communication module for communicating with an image forming apparatus, and the communication module and the working environment sensor 2 are electrically connected to the same or different contacts on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0061] Furthermore, the communication module includes a data terminal, through which the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200. For example, the data terminal contacts and is electrically connected to a pin, contact point, or spring provided on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0062] In addition, the communication module can also be a separate circuit module, such as an external circuit that is electrically connected to the chip.

[0063] In some embodiments, when the processing box 100 is mounted on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the working environment sensor 2 can be electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200. At this time, communication with the information processing device 3 and acquisition of the first parameter measured by the working environment sensor 2 can be achieved through the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200. This can reduce the number of contacts and the corresponding circuit settings on the image forming apparatus 200, simplify the structure, and reduce costs.

[0064] In some embodiments, when the processing unit 100 is mounted on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the operating environment sensor 2 are electrically connected to different contacts on the image forming apparatus 200. For example, the information processing unit 3 has a transmission terminal different from the data terminal. The operating environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 through the transmission terminal on the information processing unit 3, and the data terminal on the information processing unit 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200. Alternatively, the information processing unit 3 does not have a transmission terminal for the operating environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected. The operating environment sensor 2 is electrically connected directly to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 without going through the information processing unit 3, and the data terminal on the information processing unit 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0065] In some embodiments, when the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the image forming apparatus 200 controls the processing cartridge 100 to stop delivering developer. For example, taking temperature as the first parameter, when the processing cartridge 100 is mounted on the image forming apparatus 200, the operating environment sensor 2 detects the temperature of the host 1 in real time. The image forming apparatus 200 can acquire the temperature of the host 1. If the temperature of the host 1 is too high or too low, the image forming apparatus 200 will stop performing the image forming operation and cool it down until the temperature of the host 1 drops to a preset temperature range, then restart the image forming operation. This prevents developer from clumping due to excessively high or low internal temperatures during image forming. Of course, the operating environment sensor 2 can also be a sensor capable of acquiring other types of first parameters of the processing cartridge 100, such as humidity information.

[0066] In this embodiment, the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on the outside of the main body 1. Specifically, the housing 11 includes a base 111 and a top cover 112. The top cover 112 and the base 111 are connected and form a receiving cavity that can be used to contain developer. (Refer to...) Figure 4 As shown. The main body 1 also includes an end cap 12, which is assembled to the end of the base 111. The end cap 12, the upper cover 112, and the base 111 form a mounting cavity 101. The mounting cavity 101 is located close to the receiving cavity of the box body 11. The mounting cavity 101 can be a mounting space, a mounting groove, a mounting hole, or a mounting notch. For example, the end cap 12 is designed as an inverted L-shape. The lower part of the end cap 12 is connected to the end of the base 111, and the upper part of the end cap 12 is spaced apart from the base 111, so that the upper part of the end cap 12, the base 111, and the upper cover 112 form the mounting cavity 101. The working environment sensor 2 can be inserted into the mounting cavity 101 from the outside to the inside, so that the working environment sensor 2 is at least partially located in the mounting cavity 101. The information processing device 3 can be mounted on the end cap 12, or on the base 111 or the upper cover 112. In this embodiment, by placing the working environment sensor 2 on the outside of the main body 1, it is possible to prevent the working environment sensor 2 from being contaminated by the developer. At the same time, by placing the working environment sensor 2 close to the housing 11, the detection accuracy is improved.

[0067] In this embodiment, the housing 11 includes two independent components: a base 111 and a top cover 112. It is understood that in other embodiments, the housing 11 may also be integrally formed, with the end cover 12 assembled to the end of the housing 11, forming a mounting cavity between the end cover 12 and the housing 11 for mounting the working environment sensor 2. To facilitate the installation of the working environment sensor 2, the housing 11 also includes a mounting member 113, which is connected to at least one of the housing 11 and the end cover 12. The mounting member 113 has a notch, allowing the working environment sensor 2 to be inserted from the outside to the inside of the mounting cavity 101 into the notch of the mounting member 113, thus mounting the working environment sensor 2 at the notch of the mounting member 113. Exemplarily, the mounting member 113 may be connected to either the base 111 or the top cover 112.

[0068] In this embodiment, the working environment sensor 2 and the information processing device 3 are detachably electrically connected. For example, the processing box 100 also includes a socket, which is disposed on the box body 11 and electrically connected to the information processing device 3. The working environment sensor 2 includes a temperature measuring part, a connecting part, and a plug. The connecting part is connected to the temperature measuring part, which is installed at the notch of the mounting member 113 and located within the mounting cavity 101. The temperature measuring part is positioned closer to the box body 11 than the connecting part, and is used to detect a first parameter of the box body 11. The connecting part is electrically connected to the plug, and the plug is detachably plugged into the socket, thereby achieving a detachable electrical connection between the working environment sensor 2 and the information processing device 3.

[0069] In this embodiment, by placing the temperature measuring part of the working environment sensor 2 inside the mounting cavity 101 and close to the housing 11, the temperature measured by the temperature measuring part of the working environment sensor 2 is closer to the temperature inside the housing cavity. Furthermore, the temperature measuring part of the working environment sensor 2, being located inside the mounting cavity 101, offers better protection and is less susceptible to interference from other environmental factors or conditions. For example, heat generated by other components within the image forming apparatus 200 during operation will not directly affect the temperature measurement of the measuring part. In addition, placing the working environment sensor 2 outside the main body 1 rather than extending it into the housing cavity prevents toner contamination of the working environment sensor 2, thus avoiding impact on detection accuracy. Simultaneously, the elimination of the need for wires leading from inside the housing cavity to the outside of the working environment sensor 2 improves sealing and reduces the risk of toner leakage.

[0070] Furthermore, the socket and the information processing device 3 are integrated into one structure, or the socket and the end cover 12 are integrated into one structure, or the socket and the housing 11 are integrated into one structure. For example, the socket can be integrated into the base 111, or the socket can be integrated into the top cover 112. The working environment sensor 2 is a temperature sensor with a rod-shaped structure to facilitate insertion into the mounting cavity 101. Exemplarily, the working environment sensor 2 can be a thermistor or a thermocouple.

[0071] In some embodiments, when the communication module and the operating environment sensor 2 are electrically connected to the same contacts of the image forming apparatus, the communication module includes a data terminal:

[0072] The working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200 through the data terminal of the information processing device.

[0073] Alternatively, the processing box 100 includes a first conductive element. A first end of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2, and a second end of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby electrically connecting the working environment sensor 2 to the image forming apparatus 200 through the first conductive element. For example, when the processing box 100 is not installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 and is not electrically connected; when the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200 at a predetermined position, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are still spaced apart, but the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200; or when the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200 at a predetermined position, the second end of the first conductive element contacts the data terminal of the information processing device 3, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to the contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to achieve an electrical connection with the image forming apparatus 200 through the information processing device 3;

[0074] Alternatively, the processing box 100 may also include a second conductive element. The first end of the second conductive element is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2. The second end of the second conductive element at least partially overlaps with the projection of the data terminal of the information processing device 3 in a direction perpendicular to the information processing device 3. The side of the second end of the second conductive element away from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is a conductive surface, and the side of the second end of the second conductive element near the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, thus insulating the conductive surface from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element, the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200 are electrically connected. For example, the second end of the second conductive element contacts the data terminal of the information processing device 3, but the surface of the second end of the second conductive element in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, thus preventing electrical connection between the second end of the second conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3. However, when the processing box is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are both electrically connected to the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0075] In other embodiments, when the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the information processing device 3, the information processing device 3 is provided with an input section, which is electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3. The working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the input section, thereby making the working environment sensor 2 electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 through the input section.

[0076] Alternatively, the processing box 100 may also include a third conductive element. The first end of the third conductive element is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2, and the second end is electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3, thereby connecting the working environment sensor 2 to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 via the third conductive element. When the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200 via the data terminal of the information processing device 3. The working environment sensor 2 can then transmit the measured data to the image forming apparatus 200 via the information processing device 3. This eliminates the need for separate new contact points on the processing box 100 and the image forming apparatus 200, resulting in a simple structure and low cost.

[0077] In this embodiment, the information processing device 3 is disposed on the end cover 12, and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed within the mounting cavity 101 formed by the end cover 12 and the housing 11. It is understood that in other embodiments, the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 may also be disposed at other locations on the main body 1. Exemplarily, one of the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 may be disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other on the developing assembly, wherein the imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, and the developing assembly includes a developing roller; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and an imaging assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the imaging assembly including a photosensitive drum, one of the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 being disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and a developing assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the developing assembly including a developing roller, one of the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 being disposed on the developing assembly, and the other on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes... The device includes a developer container, a developing assembly, and an imaging assembly. The developer container is used to hold developer. The imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum. The developing assembly includes a developing roller. One of the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on one of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly. The other of the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on the other of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly. Alternatively, the main body 1 includes a developer container for holding developer, and the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 are disposed on the developer container. Or, the main body 1 includes an imaging assembly, which includes a photosensitive drum. The information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 are disposed on the imaging assembly.

[0078] This embodiment also discloses a detection method, including the following steps:

[0079] Obtain the first parameter related to the processing box 100;

[0080] Determine whether the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter meets the expectation;

[0081] If the expected result is not achieved, stop the delivery of developer to cartridge 100.

[0082] By detecting a first parameter related to the processing cartridge 100, if the first parameter or a second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the image forming apparatus 200 will stop the processing cartridge 100 from delivering developer, in order to prevent the developer from clumping and affecting the printing effect due to excessively high or low internal environmental parameters during the printing process.

[0083] Furthermore, the above-mentioned method of stopping the delivery of developer by the processing cartridge 100 when the condition does not meet expectations also includes the following steps:

[0084] Turn on cooling and / or dehumidification until the first or second parameter meets expectations.

[0085] By implementing cooling and / or dehumidification measures, the environment of the processing cartridge 100 can be improved, allowing it to return to standby or printing mode.

[0086] Furthermore, the above-mentioned determination of whether the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter meets expectations also includes the following steps:

[0087] The first parameter is compared with the first preset parameter range. If the first parameter is not within the first preset parameter range, it does not meet the expectations.

[0088] Alternatively, the second parameter can be compared with a second preset parameter range. If the second parameter is not within the second preset parameter range, then it does not meet expectations.

[0089] Optionally, the aforementioned processing cartridge 100 may stop delivering developer, and the specific situation may vary depending on the state of the image forming apparatus 200:

[0090] For example, when the image forming apparatus 200 is in standby mode, if the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 will not deliver developer even if it is necessary to enter the printing state, and will not enter the printing state.

[0091] When the image forming apparatus 200 is in the printing state, if the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 changes from delivering developer to not delivering developer, or the processing cartridge 100 remains in a state of not delivering developer.

[0092] It is understandable that there may be situations where the first parameter is higher or lower than the first preset parameter range, causing the first parameter to not meet expectations.

[0093] It is understandable that there may be situations where the second parameter is higher or lower than the second preset parameter range, causing the second parameter to not meet expectations.

[0094] Optionally, when the first parameter is higher than a first preset parameter range or the second parameter is higher than a second preset parameter range, the image forming apparatus 200 activates cooling. The first preset parameter range and the second preset parameter range can be a fixed value, a set of at least two fixed values, or a numerical range. The first parameter being higher than the first preset parameter range or the second parameter being higher than the second preset parameter range means that the first parameter is higher than the upper limit of the first preset parameter range or the second parameter is higher than the upper limit of the second preset parameter range.

[0095] Furthermore, when the first parameter is higher than the first preset parameter range or the second parameter is higher than the second preset parameter range, the image forming apparatus 200 turns on the cooling fan; or the image forming apparatus 200 increases the speed of the cooling fan.

[0096] Furthermore, when the first parameter decreases to within the range of the first preset parameter or the second parameter decreases to within the range of the second preset parameter, the image forming apparatus 200 shuts down the cooling fan or reduces the speed of the cooling fan. Alternatively, considering that frequent deviations of the first parameter from the range of the first preset parameter may lead to excessive switching or speed adjustments of the cooling fan, a reference parameter may be set. This reference parameter is lower than the upper limit of the range of the first preset parameter, and there is a certain gap between the reference parameter and the upper limit. When the first parameter is lower than the reference parameter, the image forming apparatus 200 shuts down the cooling fan or reduces the speed of the cooling fan. The same principle applies when the second parameter affects the shutdown or speed reduction of the cooling fan by the image forming apparatus 200.

[0097] For example, during the image forming operation performed by the image forming apparatus 200, when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor exceeds T1, the image forming apparatus 200 stops operating, and the cooling fan of the image forming apparatus 200 operates to remove heat from the image forming apparatus 200 to the outside through ventilation, thereby cooling the image forming apparatus 200 for a certain period of time. After time t1 has elapsed, it is checked whether the temperature detected by the temperature sensor has dropped to T2 or below. If it is confirmed that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor has dropped to T2 or below, the image forming apparatus 200 continues to perform the image forming operation; otherwise, the cooling operation continues until the temperature detected by the temperature sensor has dropped to T2 or below, at which point the image forming apparatus 200 continues to perform the image forming operation.

[0098] Additionally, in the embodiments of this application, the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter can be of the same or different type of data as the first parameter, and the values ​​of the first parameter and the second parameter can be the same or different. The second parameter can also be calculated and generated based on the first parameter in combination with a preset algorithm or related information. The embodiments of this application do not limit this. For example, the determination of the second parameter based on the first parameter can be found in Embodiment Six.

[0099] Example 2

[0100] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this application also discloses another processing cartridge. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the processing cartridge 100 includes a main body 1 and an information processing device 3 disposed on the main body 1, but does not include a working element. The information processing device 3 is disposed on the main body 1, and a first mounting position 102 is provided on the inner or outer side of the main body 1 for mounting the working element. Wherein, when the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering the developer.

[0101] The following explanation further illustrates the concept by setting the working element as the working environment sensor 2. It is understood that the working element can also be set as a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, or it can be used in conjunction with different types of working environment sensors 2, or it can be used in conjunction with a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor.

[0102] In some embodiments, when the working environment sensor 2 is installed at the first mounting position 102 and the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the working environment sensor 2 can be electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200. At this time, communication with the information processing device 3 and acquisition of the first parameter measured by the working environment sensor 2 can be achieved through the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200. This can reduce the number of contacts and the corresponding circuit settings on the image forming apparatus 200, simplify the structure, and reduce costs.

[0103] In some embodiments, when the working environment sensor 2 is installed at the first mounting position 102 and the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the working environment sensor 2 are electrically connected to different contacts on the image forming apparatus 200, respectively. For example, the information processing device 3 has a transmission terminal different from the data terminal. The working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 through the transmission terminal on the information processing device 3, and the data terminal on the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200; or the information processing device 3 does not have a transmission terminal for the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to. The working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 directly without going through the information processing device 3, and the data terminal on the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0104] Specifically, the first mounting position 102 is located on the outside or inside of the main body 1. When the first mounting position 102 is located on the outside of the main body 1, it is a mounting cavity located on the outside of the main body 1. For example, the main body 1 includes a housing 11 and an end cap 12. The housing 11 has a receiving cavity for containing developer. The end cap 12 is fitted to the end of the housing 11, so that the end cap 12 and the housing 11 form a mounting cavity. When the working environment sensor 2 is mounted at the first mounting position 102, the working environment sensor 2 is at least partially located within the mounting cavity.

[0105] In some embodiments, the information processing device 3 is provided with an input section electrically connected to a data terminal, the input section being used to electrically connect to the working environment sensor 2, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 via the input section; or the processing box 100 further includes a third conductive element, the first end of which is used to electrically connect to the working environment sensor 2, and the second end of which is electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 via the third conductive element. When the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200 via the data terminal of the information processing device 3.

[0106] In other embodiments, the information processing device 3 is provided with a first mounting position, and the processing box 100 further includes a first conductive element. A first end of the first conductive element is used for electrical connection with the working environment sensor 2, and a second end of the first conductive element is mounted on the first mounting position, such that the second end of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is mounted on a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby electrically connecting the working environment sensor 2 to the image forming apparatus 200 through the first conductive element. For example, when the processing box 100 is not installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 and is not electrically connected; when the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200 at a predetermined position, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are still spaced apart, but the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200 respectively; or when the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200 at a predetermined position, the second end of the first conductive element can also contact the data terminal of the information processing device 3, so that the second end of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to the contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to achieve electrical connection with the image forming apparatus 200 through the information processing device 3.

[0107] In other embodiments, the information processing device 3 further includes a first mounting position, and the processing box 100 further includes a second conductive element. A first end of the second conductive element is used for electrical connection with the working environment sensor 2, and a second end of the second conductive element is mounted on the first mounting position such that the projection of the second end of the second conductive element onto the data terminal of the information processing device 3 in a direction perpendicular to the information processing device 3 is at least partially overlapping. The side of the second end of the second conductive element away from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is a conductive surface, and the side of the second end of the second conductive element near the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, thus insulating the conductive surface from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is mounted at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element, the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200 are electrically connected. For example, the second end of the second conductive element is in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3, but the surface of the second end of the second conductive element in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, so that the second end of the second conductive element is not electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3. However, when the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are both electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200.

[0108] In this embodiment, the information processing device 3 is disposed on the end cover 12, and the first mounting position 102 is the mounting cavity formed by the end cover 12 and the housing 11. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 may also be disposed at other locations on the main body 1. For example, one of the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 may be disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other on the developing assembly, wherein the imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, and the developing assembly includes a developing roller; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and an imaging assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the imaging assembly including a photosensitive drum, one of the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 being disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and a developing assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the developing assembly including a developing roller, one of the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 being disposed on the developing assembly, and the other on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes... The device comprises a developer container, a developing assembly, and an imaging assembly. The developer container is used to hold developer. The imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum. The developing assembly includes a developing roller. One of the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 is disposed on one of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly. The other of the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 is disposed on the other of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly. Alternatively, the main body 1 includes a developer container for holding developer, and the information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 are disposed on the developer container. Alternatively, the main body 1 includes a developing assembly, which includes a developing roller. The information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 are disposed on the developing assembly. Alternatively, the main body 1 includes an imaging assembly, which includes a photosensitive drum. The information processing device 3 and the first mounting position 102 are disposed on the imaging assembly.

[0109] Additionally, in the embodiments of this application, the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter can be of the same or different type of data as the first parameter, and the values ​​of the first parameter and the second parameter can be the same or different. The second parameter can also be calculated and generated based on the first parameter in combination with a preset algorithm or related information. The embodiments of this application do not limit this. For example, the determination of the second parameter based on the first parameter can be found in Embodiment Six.

[0110] Example 3

[0111] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this application also discloses another processing cartridge 100. The main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, the processing cartridge 100 includes a main body 1 and a working element, but does not include an information processing device 3. The working element is disposed on the outside or inside of the main body 1 and is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing cartridge 200. The main body 1 is provided with a second mounting position 103 for mounting the information processing device 3. When the first parameter or a second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering the developer.

[0112] The following explanation further illustrates the concept by setting the working element as the working environment sensor 2. It is understood that the working element can also be set as a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, or it can be used in conjunction with different types of working environment sensors 2, or it can be used in conjunction with a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor.

[0113] In this embodiment, the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on the outside of the main body 1. Specifically, the housing 11 includes a base 111 and a top cover 112, which are connected to form a receiving cavity for containing developer. The main body 1 also includes an end cap 12, which is assembled to the end of the base 111. The end cap 12, the top cover 112, and the base 111 form a mounting cavity 101. The mounting cavity 101 is disposed close to the receiving cavity of the housing 11. The mounting cavity 101 can be a mounting space, a mounting groove, a mounting hole, or a mounting notch, etc. For example, the end cap 12 is designed as an inverted L-shape. The lower part of the end cap 12 is connected to the end of the base 111, and the upper part of the end cap 12 is spaced apart from the base 111, so that the upper part of the end cap 12, the base 111, and the top cover 112 form the mounting cavity 101. The working environment sensor 2 is at least partially located within the mounting cavity 101. The information processing device 3 can be installed on the end cover 12, or on the base 111 or the top cover 112.

[0114] In some embodiments, when an information processing device 3 is installed on the second mounting position 103 and the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the working environment sensor 2 can be electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200. At this time, communication with the information processing device 3 and acquisition of the first parameter measured by the working environment sensor 2 can be achieved through the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200. This can reduce the number of contacts and the corresponding circuit settings on the image forming apparatus 200, simplify the structure, and reduce costs.

[0115] In some embodiments, when an information processing device 3 is installed on the second mounting position 103 and the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the working environment sensor 2 are electrically connected to different contacts on the image forming apparatus 200. For example, the information processing device 3 has a transmission terminal different from the data terminal, and the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 through the transmission terminal on the information processing device 3, and the data terminal on the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200; or the information processing device 3 does not have a transmission terminal for the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected, and the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected directly to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 without going through the information processing device 3, and the data terminal on the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0116] In some embodiments, the information processing device 3 is provided with an input section electrically connected to a data terminal. When the information processing device 3 is mounted on the second mounting position 103, the working environment sensor 2 can be electrically connected to the input section, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 through the input section. Alternatively, the processing box 100 further includes a third conductive element, the first end of which is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2, and the second end of which is electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 through the third conductive element. When the information processing device 3 is mounted on the second mounting position 103 and the processing box 100 is mounted at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200 through the data terminal of the information processing device 3.

[0117] In other embodiments, the processing box 100 further includes a first conductive element, a first end of which is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2, and a second end of which is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the information processing device 3 is mounted on the second mounting position 103 and the processing box 100 is mounted at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby electrically connecting the working environment sensor 2 to the image forming apparatus 200 through the first conductive element. For example, when the information processing device 3 is installed on the second mounting position 103 and the processing box 100 is not installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 and is not electrically connected; when the information processing device 3 is installed on the second mounting position 103 and the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are still spaced apart, but the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200; or when the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element contacts the data terminal of the information processing device 3, realizing the electrical connection between the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to the contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to achieve electrical connection with the image forming apparatus 200 through the information processing device 3.

[0118] In other embodiments, when the information processing device 3 is mounted on the second mounting position 103, and the processing box 100 further includes a second conductive element, the first end of the second conductive element is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2, the second end of the second conductive element at least partially overlaps with the projection of the data terminal of the information processing device 3 in a direction perpendicular to the information processing device 3, and the side of the second end of the second conductive element away from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is a conductive surface, and the side of the second end of the second conductive element near the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, thereby insulating the conductive surface from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is mounted to a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element, the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200 are electrically connected. For example, the second end of the second conductive element is in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3, but the surface of the second end of the second conductive element in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, so that the second end of the second conductive element is not electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3. However, when the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are both electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200.

[0119] In this embodiment, the information processing device 3 is disposed at the second mounting position 103 of the main body 1, and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on the outside of the main body 1. Exemplarily, one of the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other is disposed on the developing assembly, wherein the imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, and the developing assembly includes a developing roller; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and an imaging assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the imaging assembly including a photosensitive drum, one of the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 being disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other is disposed on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and a developing assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the developing assembly including a developing roller, one of the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 being disposed on the developing assembly, and the other is disposed on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developer container, a developing assembly, and an imaging assembly, the developer container... The imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, the developing assembly includes a developing roller, and one of the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on one of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly; the other of the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 is disposed on the other of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly; or the main body 1 includes a developer container for containing developer, and the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 are disposed on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developing assembly, and the developing assembly includes a developing roller, and the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 are disposed on the developing assembly; or the main body 1 includes an imaging assembly, and the imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, and the second mounting position 103 and the working environment sensor 2 are disposed on the imaging assembly.

[0120] Additionally, in the embodiments of this application, the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter can be of the same or different type of data as the first parameter, and the values ​​of the first parameter and the second parameter can be the same or different. The second parameter can also be calculated and generated based on the first parameter in combination with a preset algorithm or related information. The embodiments of this application do not limit this. For example, the determination of the second parameter based on the first parameter can be found in Embodiment Six.

[0121] Example 4

[0122] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this application also discloses another processing cartridge 100. The main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the processing cartridge 100 includes a main body 1, but does not include the information processing device 3 and the working element. The main body 1 is provided with a first mounting position 102 and a second mounting position 103. The first mounting position 102 is used to mount the working element, and the second mounting position 103 is used to mount the information processing device 3. Wherein, when the first parameter measured by the working element or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering the developer.

[0123] The following explanation further illustrates the concept by setting the working element as the working environment sensor 2. It is understood that the working element can also be set as a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, or it can be used in conjunction with different types of working environment sensors 2, or it can be used in conjunction with a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor.

[0124] In this embodiment, when the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the information processing device 3, the information processing device 3 is provided with an input section electrically connected to the data terminal. The working environment sensor 2 can be electrically connected to the input section, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 through the input section. Alternatively, the processing box 100 further includes a third conductive element. The first end of the third conductive element is used for electrical connection to the working environment sensor 2, and the second end of the third conductive element is used for electrical connection to the data terminal of the information processing device 3, thereby enabling the working environment sensor 2 to be electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 through the third conductive element. When the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the working environment sensor 2 is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus 200 through the data terminal of the information processing device 3.

[0125] In some embodiments, an environmental sensor 2 is installed at the first mounting position 102 and an information processing device 3 is installed at the second mounting position 103. When the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the environmental sensor 2 can be electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200. At this time, communication with the information processing device 3 and acquisition of the first parameter measured by the environmental sensor 2 can be achieved through the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200. This can reduce the number of contacts and the corresponding circuit settings on the image forming apparatus 200, simplify the structure, and reduce costs.

[0126] In some embodiments, an environmental sensor 2 is installed at the first mounting position 102 and an information processing device 3 is installed at the second mounting position 103. When the processing unit 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the communication module and the environmental sensor 2 are electrically connected to different contacts on the image forming apparatus 200. For example, the information processing device 3 has a transmission terminal different from the data terminal. The environmental sensor 2 is electrically connected to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 through the transmission terminal on the information processing device 3, and the data terminal on the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200. Alternatively, the information processing device 3 does not have a transmission terminal for the environmental sensor 2 to be electrically connected. The environmental sensor 2 is electrically connected directly to one contact on the image forming apparatus 200 without going through the information processing device 3, and the data terminal on the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to another contact on the image forming apparatus 200.

[0127] In other embodiments, a working environment sensor 2 is mounted at the first mounting position 102, and an information processing device 3 is mounted at the second mounting position 103. The processing box also includes a first conductive element, the first end of which is used for electrical connection with the working environment sensor 2, and the second end of which is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is mounted at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby electrically connecting the working environment sensor 2 to the image forming apparatus 200 through the first conductive element. For example, when the processing box 100 is not installed on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 and is not electrically connected; when the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200 at a predetermined position, the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are still spaced apart, but the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are electrically connected to the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200; or when the processing box 100 is installed on the image forming apparatus 200 at a predetermined position, the second end of the first conductive element contacts the data terminal of the information processing device 3, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the second end of the first conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is electrically connected to the contact of the image forming apparatus 200, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the second conductive element and the image forming apparatus 200 through the information processing device 3.

[0128] In other embodiments, a working environment sensor 2 is mounted at the first mounting position 102, and an information processing device 3 is mounted at the second mounting position 103. The processing box 100 also includes a second conductive element. A first end of the second conductive element is used for electrical connection with the working environment sensor 2, and a second end of the second conductive element is used for at least partial overlap with the projection of the data terminal of the information processing device 3 in a direction perpendicular to the information processing device 3. The side of the second end of the second conductive element away from the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is a conductive surface, and the side of the second end of the second conductive element close to the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, thereby insulating the conductive surface from the data terminal of the information processing device 3. When the processing box 100 is mounted at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element, the data terminal of the information processing device 3, and the same contact on the image forming apparatus 200 are electrically connected. For example, the second end of the second conductive element is in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3, but the surface of the second end of the second conductive element in contact with the data terminal of the information processing device 3 is an insulating surface, so that the second end of the second conductive element is not electrically connected to the data terminal of the information processing device 3. However, when the processing box 100 is installed at a predetermined position on the image forming apparatus 200, the second end of the second conductive element and the data terminal of the information processing device 3 are both electrically connected to the same contact of the image forming apparatus 200.

[0129] In this embodiment, the main body 1 is provided with a first mounting position 102 and a second mounting position 103. Exemplarily, one of the first mounting position 102 and the second mounting position 103 is disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other is disposed on the developing assembly. The imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, and the developing assembly includes a developing roller. Alternatively, the main body 1 includes a developer container and an imaging assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the imaging assembly including a photosensitive drum, and one of the first mounting position 102 and the second mounting position 103 being disposed on the imaging assembly, and the other on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and a developing assembly, the developer container being used to contain developer, the developing assembly including a developing roller, and one of the first mounting position 102 and the second mounting position 103 being disposed on the developing assembly, and the other on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developer container and a developing assembly. The image assembly and the developing assembly include a developer container for containing developer, an imaging assembly including a photosensitive drum, and a developing assembly including a developing roller. One of the first mounting positions 102 and 103 is located on one of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly, and the other of the first mounting positions 102 and 103 is located on the other of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly; or the main body 1 includes a developer container for containing developer, with the first mounting position 102 and the second mounting position 103 located on the developer container; or the main body 1 includes a developing assembly including a developing roller, with the first mounting position 102 and the second mounting position 103 located on the developing assembly; or the main body 1 includes an imaging assembly including a photosensitive drum, with the first mounting position 102 and the second mounting position 103 located on the imaging assembly.

[0130] The structures of the information processing device 3 and the working environment sensor 2 are the same as those described in Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0131] Accordingly, embodiments of this application also disclose a processing cartridge kit, which includes a working environment sensor 2 and a processing cartridge 100 as described in Embodiment 2. The working environment sensor 2 is mounted at a first mounting position 102 of the processing cartridge 100 and is electrically connected to the information processing device 3 of the processing cartridge 100. When a first parameter or a second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering developer; or the processing cartridge kit includes an information processing device 3 and a processing cartridge 100 as described in Embodiment 3, with the information processing device 3 mounted at a second mounting position 103 of the processing cartridge 100. When the first parameter or a second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering developer. When the parameters or the second parameters obtained based on the first parameters do not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering developer. The information processing device 3 can be the information processing device 3 described in Embodiment 1, and its structure and operation are the same as in Embodiment 1, which will not be repeated here; or the processing cartridge kit includes a working environment sensor 2, an information processing device 3 and a processing cartridge 100 as in Embodiment 4, wherein the working environment sensor 2 is installed at the first mounting position 102 and the information processing device 3 is installed at the second mounting position 103. When the first parameters or the second parameters obtained based on the first parameters do not meet expectations, the processing cartridge 100 stops delivering developer.

[0132] Correspondingly, embodiments of this application also disclose an adapter component, which is used to be disposed on the processing box 100. Specifically, the adapter component includes an operating environment sensor 2 and an information processing device 3. The operating environment sensor 2 is disposed on the main body 1 of the processing box 100 to detect a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter. The operating environment sensor 2 and the information processing device 3 can be the operating environment sensor 2 and the information processing device 3 described in Embodiment 1. Their structure, installation method and connection method are basically the same as those in Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0133] Additionally, in the embodiments of this application, the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter can be of the same or different type of data as the first parameter, and the values ​​of the first parameter and the second parameter can be the same or different. The second parameter can also be calculated and generated based on the first parameter in combination with a preset algorithm or related information. The embodiments of this application do not limit this. For example, the determination of the second parameter based on the first parameter can be found in Embodiment Six.

[0134] Example 5

[0135] Image formation requires a suitable environment. If the environmental parameters do not meet expectations, such as excessively high temperature or humidity in the processing chamber, the developer may clump, hindering its delivery. Furthermore, excessively high or low internal temperature and humidity of the image forming apparatus 200 can also affect the imaging effect. Environmental parameters can be detected to ensure accuracy. However, the working environment sensor 2 used to detect environmental parameters may malfunction or be damaged. Even if the working environment sensor 2 is working normally, the image forming apparatus 200 itself may have a problem, leading to misjudgment and affecting the normal operation of the image formation process.

[0136] To address the above issues, embodiments of this application disclose a method for stopping the determination of whether the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter meets expectations when the difference between the first parameter measured by the working environment sensor 2 or the internal environment parameter measured by the internal environment sensor within the image forming apparatus 200 is outside a preset range. The internal environment sensor within the image forming apparatus 200 can be used to calibrate the measurements of the working environment sensor 2. When the difference between the two is too large, considering the possibility of a problem with the working environment sensor 2 or a problem with the environment within the image forming apparatus 200, the image forming apparatus 200 stops the determination of whether the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter meets expectations, thus preventing misjudgment.

[0137] Furthermore, when the difference between the first parameter measured by the working environment sensor 2 or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter and the internal environment parameter measured by the internal environment sensor within the image forming apparatus 200 is not within a preset range, the judgment on whether the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter meets the expectation is stopped and the processing cartridge stops delivering developer.

[0138] Furthermore, the detection method also includes the following steps:

[0139] When the internal environment parameters measured by the internal environment sensor in the image forming apparatus 200 gradually increase in multiple detections, if the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter is not increased in the same time period, the image forming apparatus 200 stops judging whether the first parameter or the second parameter meets the expectations.

[0140] If the internal environment parameters measured by the internal environment sensor in the image forming apparatus 200 gradually decrease during multiple detections, and if the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter is not decreased during the same time period, the image forming apparatus 200 stops judging whether the first parameter or the second parameter meets the expectations.

[0141] Generally speaking, when the environmental parameters within the image forming apparatus 200 change, the environmental parameters of the processing box 100 will also change accordingly. Therefore, if the environmental parameters of the processing box 100 do not change with the internal environmental parameters measured by the internal environmental sensor, it is possible that there is an abnormality in the internal environmental sensor or the working environment sensor 2. Therefore, stopping the judgment of whether the first parameter or the second parameter meets the expectations can prevent misjudgment.

[0142] Optionally, the internal environment sensor can be an environmental parameter sensor such as temperature and humidity; further, the internal environment sensor can be a thermistor, thermocouple, etc.

[0143] Optionally, when the internal environment parameters measured by the internal environment sensor within the image forming apparatus 200 gradually increase during multiple detections, at least the following situation exists:

[0144] Of all the test results in the above multiple tests, at least two test results are equal, but the remaining test results gradually increase;

[0145] Or, in all the test results of the above multiple tests, the later test result is greater than the previous test result;

[0146] Or, among all the test results in the above multiple tests, there are two adjacent test results where the later test result is less than the earlier test result, but the difference between the two test results is within the range of test error, and at least one of the later test results in the multiple tests is greater than at least one of the earlier test results.

[0147] Alternatively, multiple test results can be segmented sequentially according to the test time, and the average value of the test results in different segments can be calculated. The average value of the segment with a later test time is greater than the average value of the segment with a earlier test time.

[0148] Optionally, when the internal environment parameters measured by the internal environment sensor within the image forming apparatus 200 gradually decrease during multiple detections, at least the following situation exists:

[0149] Of all the test results in the above multiple tests, at least two test results are equal, but the remaining test results gradually decrease;

[0150] Or, in all the above multiple tests, the result of the later test is less than the result of the previous test;

[0151] Or, among all the test results in the above multiple tests, there are two adjacent test results where the later test result is greater than the earlier test result, but the difference between the two test results is within the range of detection error, and at least one of the later test results in the multiple tests is less than at least one of the earlier test results.

[0152] Alternatively, multiple test results can be segmented sequentially according to the test time, and the average value of the test results in different segments can be calculated. The average value of the test results in the later segments is less than the average value of the test results in the earlier segments.

[0153] It is understood that the method in this embodiment can be applied to embodiments one to four above, and the method in this embodiment is implemented before the method in embodiment one.

[0154] Example 6

[0155] During the image forming operation, the image forming apparatus 200 needs to acquire or output electrical signals to realize information interaction between the processing box 100 and the main body of the image forming apparatus 200. However, during the acquisition or transmission of electrical signals, the signals may be inaccurate or unreliable due to circuit or component damage, poor contact, low precision, etc., which will affect information interaction.

[0156] This application discloses a processing box detachably mounted on an image forming apparatus. It includes a main body 1, a working element, and an information processing unit 3. The working element, disposed on the main body 1, detects or acquires a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The image forming apparatus 200 is capable of acquiring the first parameter. The information processing unit 3, disposed on the main body 1, transmits correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. The correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter to obtain a second parameter. That is, by using correction coefficients to correct the first parameter, the first parameter affected by signal interference, poor contact, low accuracy, etc., can be corrected, improving the accuracy of signal acquisition or transmission.

[0157] Optionally, the working element is a working environment sensor 2, which is used to detect a first parameter related to the processing box 100, and the image forming apparatus 200 acquires the first parameter;

[0158] Alternatively, the working element may be a fixed resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the first parameter;

[0159] Alternatively, the working element may be an adjustable resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the first parameter.

[0160] When the working element is the working environment sensor 2, the image forming apparatus 200 can obtain environmental information of the processing box 100, such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity, through the working environment sensor 2. However, the obtained environmental information may have errors, which will affect the judgment of the image forming apparatus 2 and may lead to misjudgment. When the working element is a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, the image forming apparatus 200 can obtain electrical signals such as current and voltage of the processing box 100 through the fixed resistor or the adjustable resistor. The electrical signals may also have deviations, which will affect the judgment of the image forming apparatus 2 and may lead to misjudgment.

[0161] The following explanation further illustrates the concept by setting the working element as the working environment sensor 2. It is understood that the working element can also be set as a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor, or it can be used in conjunction with different types of working environment sensors 2, or it can be used in conjunction with a working environment sensor and a fixed resistor or an adjustable resistor.

[0162] During image forming operations, the working environment sensor 2 is needed to detect the working environment of the processing unit. If the detection accuracy of the working environment sensor 2 is low, it will lead to large errors in the detection of environmental parameters. If the detection accuracy of the working environment sensor 2 is too high, it will increase the cost. For example, a solution can be made to measure the internal temperature of the image forming apparatus 200 using a thermistor and to cool it down when the temperature is too high, in order to avoid a series of problems caused by the internal temperature rise of the image forming apparatus 200. However, the temperature measurement accuracy of general thermistors is not high and there is a certain error. This may prevent the image forming apparatus 200 from accurately detecting the temperature and starting the cooling in time, resulting in different printing counts for each machine, or exceeding the predetermined temperature and causing clumping, which affects the normal operation of the image forming apparatus 200. On the other hand, using a high-precision thermistor will increase the cost, resulting in excessive operating costs.

[0163] To address the above problems, embodiments of this application disclose a processing box for detachable installation in an image forming apparatus 200. The processing box includes a main body 1, an environment sensor 2, and an information processing unit 3. The environment sensor 2 is disposed on the main body 1 and is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box 200. The information processing unit 3 is disposed on the main body 1 and is used to transmit correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. The correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter measured by the environment sensor 2 to obtain a second parameter. When environmental parameters of the processing box are detected, the image forming apparatus 200 can correct the first parameter measured by the environment sensor 2 based on the correction coefficients to obtain the second parameter. This application improves detection accuracy by correcting the first parameter.

[0164] The description of the first parameter is the same as that in Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0165] Furthermore, another embodiment of this application discloses a processing box 100 for detachably mounting on an image forming apparatus 200. The processing box 100 includes a main body 1 and an information processing device 3. The main body is provided with a first mounting position for mounting a working element. The information processing device 3 is disposed on the main body 1 for transmitting correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. When a working element is mounted on the first mounting position, the working element is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The image forming apparatus 200 can acquire the first parameter, and the correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter to obtain a second parameter.

[0166] Based on the above-described processing box, another embodiment of this application discloses a processing box kit for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200. The processing box kit includes a working element and a processing box 100 as described above, with the working element installed in a first mounting position.

[0167] Another embodiment of this application discloses a processing box 100 for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200. The processing box 100 includes a main body 1 and a working element. The main body 1 is provided with a second mounting position for mounting an information processing device 3. The working element is disposed on the main body 1 for detecting or acquiring a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter. When the information processing device 3 is mounted on the second mounting position, the information processing device 3 is used to transmit a correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus 200. The correction coefficient is used to correct the first parameter measured by the working element to obtain a second parameter.

[0168] Based on the above-described processing box, another embodiment of this application discloses a processing box kit for detachably mounting on an image forming apparatus 200. The processing box kit includes an information processing device 3 and a processing box 100 as described above. The information processing device 3 is mounted in a second mounting position and is electrically connected to a working element. The information processing device 3 is used to transmit correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. The correction coefficients are used to correct a first parameter measured by a working element located on the main body to obtain a second parameter.

[0169] In the above embodiments, the first mounting position and the second mounting position may be the same position as the first mounting position and the second mounting position in Embodiments 2, 3 and 4, or they may be different positions.

[0170] Another embodiment of this application discloses an information processing device 3, which includes a communication module and a processing module. The communication module is used to communicate with the image forming apparatus 200, and the processing module is used to output correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module when a preset event occurs. The correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter acquired by the image forming apparatus 200 to obtain a second parameter. When the information processing device 3 is installed in the processing box 100 and the processing box 100 is installed in the image forming apparatus 200, the processing module of the information processing device 3 can transmit the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module when the preset event occurs, so that the image forming apparatus 200 can correct the first parameter based on the correction coefficients to obtain the second parameter. Of course, the information processing device 3 described above and the information processing device 3 mentioned in the previous embodiments can be the same information processing device 3, or they can be different information processing devices 3.

[0171] Optionally, the preset event includes the communication module receiving a request from the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the correction coefficient; or, the preset event includes the interaction between the information processing apparatus and the image forming apparatus 200 reaching a preset stage; or, the preset event includes the processing box 100 entering a preset state.

[0172] Optionally, when the communication module receives a request to acquire the correction coefficients sent by the image forming apparatus 200; or when the interaction between the information processing apparatus 3 and the image forming apparatus 200 reaches a preset stage; or when the processing box 100 enters a preset state, that is, when a preset event occurs, the processing module outputs the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module at a preset frequency.

[0173] The interaction between the information processing device 3 and the image forming device 200 reaches a preset stage. For example, when the image forming device 200 is closed, information interaction begins between the information processing device 3 and the image forming device 200. After the interaction begins and a certain period of time has elapsed, it is determined that the preset stage has been entered. Or, when the interaction between the information processing device 3 and the image forming device 200 meets the prerequisite conditions, it is determined that the preset state has been entered.

[0174] The aforementioned processing box 100 enters a preset state, for example, when the number of pages printed by the processing box 100 reaches a preset value; or when the parameters detected by the environmental sensor on the processing box 100 reach a preset value, it is determined that the aforementioned preset stage has been entered.

[0175] Based on the above-mentioned information processing device, this application also discloses an adapter component for being disposed in the processing box 100. The adapter component includes a working element and an information processing device 3. The working element is disposed in the main body of the processing box 100 and is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter and the information processing device 3 as described above.

[0176] Optionally, the first parameter can be compared with a first preset parameter range; if the first parameter is not within the first preset parameter range, it does not meet expectations. It is understood that the second parameter can also be compared with a second preset parameter range; if the second parameter is not within the second preset parameter range, it does not meet expectations. The first preset parameter range and the second preset parameter range may be the same, different, or partially overlap.

[0177] Optionally, the information processing device 3 includes a storage module for storing correction coefficients;

[0178] Alternatively, the storage module can be used to store associated information, which is then used to calculate the correction coefficient.

[0179] Alternatively, a storage module can be used to store a preset algorithm, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient.

[0180] When the storage module stores related information, the information processing device 3 further includes:

[0181] The first calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the correlation information;

[0182] Alternatively, when the storage module stores a preset algorithm, the information processing device 3 may also include a second calculation module for calculating correction coefficients based on the preset algorithm. The information processing device 3 does not directly store correction coefficients; instead, it obtains correction coefficients through associated information and / or the preset algorithm, and then transmits these correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200 to obtain the second parameter.

[0183] Optionally, the information processing device 3 is also used to obtain correction coefficients from external sources;

[0184] Alternatively, the information processing device 3 is also used to obtain correlation information from the outside for calculating the correction coefficient;

[0185] The information processing device 3 is also used to obtain a preset algorithm from the outside for calculating the correction coefficient.

[0186] When the information processing device 3 obtains related information from the outside, the information processing device 3 also includes a first calculation module, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the related information;

[0187] When the information processing device 3 obtains a preset algorithm from an external source, the information processing device 3 also includes a second calculation module for calculating correction coefficients based on the preset algorithm. The information processing device 3 does not directly store the correction coefficients, correlation information, and preset algorithm; instead, it obtains correlation information or a preset algorithm from an external source, and obtains the correction coefficients based on the correlation information and / or the preset algorithm, then transmits the correction coefficients to the image forming device 200 to obtain the second parameter.

[0188] For example, the correction coefficients, related information and preset algorithms can be input into the information processing device 3 before leaving the factory, or the information processing device 3 can obtain the correction coefficients, related information and preset algorithms from the outside by reading after leaving the factory.

[0189] When the information processing device 3 consists only of chips, the storage module and communication module can be located on the same chip or on different chips, depending on the number of chips. For example:

[0190] In the first approach, when there are at least two chips, the chip with a communication module is the delivery chip, and the chip without a communication module is the proxy chip. At least one chip is the delivery chip, and at least another chip is the proxy chip. At least one of the storage module, the first computing module, or the second computing module is located on the proxy chip. It is understood that when there are at least two proxy chips, the above modules may be located on the same proxy chip or on different proxy chips. Based on the above, at least the following embodiments exist:

[0191] The image forming apparatus 200 obtains correction coefficients through a communication module. It needs to transmit the stored correction coefficients to a delivery chip through a proxy chip so that the delivery chip can directly transmit the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. For example, the information processing apparatus includes a storage module and a communication module. The communication module is located on the delivery chip, and the storage module is located on the proxy chip. The storage module stores correction coefficients. The proxy chip transmits the correction coefficients stored in the storage module to the delivery chip, and then transmits them to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module of the delivery chip.

[0192] Alternatively, the proxy chip may not directly store the correction coefficients, but instead transmit the calculated correction coefficients to the transport chip, which then transmits them to the image forming apparatus 200. This includes at least two scenarios: First, the information processing device includes a storage module, a first calculation module, and a communication module. The communication module is located on the transport chip, while the storage module and the first calculation module are located on the proxy chip. The storage module stores correlation information that can be used to calculate the correction coefficients. The first calculation module calculates the correction coefficients based on the correlation information in the storage module. The proxy chip transmits the calculated correction coefficients to the transport chip, and then transmits them to the image forming apparatus 200 through the transport chip's communication module. The first calculation module can directly... The correction coefficient can be calculated directly or indirectly by obtaining the matching algorithm and matching it with the correlation coefficient. Secondly, the information processing device includes a storage module, a second calculation module and a communication module. The communication module is located on the delivery chip, and the storage module and the second calculation module are located on the proxy chip. The storage module stores a preset algorithm that can be used to calculate the correction coefficient. The second calculation module calculates the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm in the storage module. The proxy chip sends the calculated correction coefficient to the delivery chip and then to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module of the delivery chip. The first calculation module can directly calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm or indirectly calculate the correction coefficient by obtaining matching information and matching it with the preset algorithm.

[0193] Alternatively, a proxy chip may transmit its stored association information or preset algorithm to a delivery chip, which then calculates the correction coefficients. The delivery chip then transmits the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. This includes at least two scenarios: First, the information processing device includes a storage module, a first calculation module, and a communication module. The storage module is located on the proxy chip and stores association information. The first calculation module and communication module are located on the delivery chip. The proxy chip can transmit the association information stored in its storage module to the delivery chip. After obtaining the association information, the delivery chip can have the first calculation module calculate the correction coefficients based on the association information, and then transmit them to the image forming apparatus 200 via the communication module. The first calculation module can then calculate the correction coefficients based on the association information. The correction coefficient can be calculated directly from the information, or it can be indirectly calculated by acquiring the matching algorithm and matching it with the associated information. Secondly, the information processing device includes a storage module, a second calculation module and a communication module. The storage module is located on the proxy chip and stores a preset algorithm. The second calculation module and the communication module are located on the delivery chip. The proxy chip can send the preset algorithm stored in its storage module to the delivery chip. After the delivery chip obtains the preset algorithm, the second calculation module can calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm and then send it to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module. The second calculation module can directly calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm, or it can indirectly calculate the correction coefficient by acquiring the matching information and matching it with the preset algorithm.

[0194] Alternatively, the delivery chip may send its stored associated information or preset algorithm to the proxy chip, which calculates the correction coefficient. The proxy chip then sends the correction coefficient to the delivery chip, and the communication module of the delivery chip sends the correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus 200. At this time, the communication module and the storage module are located on the delivery chip, and the first calculation module or the second calculation module is located on the proxy chip.

[0195] The second method involves an information processing device 3 comprising at least two chips, two of which are transport chips with communication modules. One transport chip's communication module is used to receive a correction coefficient acquisition instruction sent by the image forming apparatus 200, and the other transport chip's communication module is used to output correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200.

[0196] The third method involves an information processing device 3 comprising at least two chips, namely a first transport chip and a second transport chip. Both the first and second transport chips have communication modules and storage modules. The communication modules of the first and second transport chips can receive correction coefficient acquisition instructions sent by the image forming apparatus 200. The correction coefficient acquisition instructions received by the first transport chip cannot be used to acquire correction coefficients. Specifically, the correction coefficient acquisition instructions include a first transport chip identifier, which may be address information. The first transport chip does not respond to correction coefficient acquisition instructions with the first transport chip identifier. After receiving the correction coefficient acquisition instructions, the second transport chip responds and controls the storage module of the first transport chip to output correction coefficients or the storage module of the second transport chip to output correction coefficients. The correction coefficients are output to the image forming apparatus 200 via the communication modules of the second or first transport chips.

[0197] Similarly, when the information processing device 3 includes external circuits in addition to the chip, the aforementioned storage module, communication module, first computing module, and second computing module may be located on the chip or the external circuit, respectively. For example, at least one of the communication module, storage module, first computing module, or second computing module may be located on the chip, and at least another of the communication module, storage module, first computing module, or second computing module may be located on the external circuit. It is understood that there may be one chip and at least two external circuits. If there are at least two external circuits, the at least two external circuits are insulated from each other and are electrically connected to the chip or the image forming apparatus 200, respectively. If there are at least two chips, the relationship between the different chips may refer to the case when the information processing device 3 only includes chips.

[0198] In the above case, the image forming apparatus 200 obtains the correction coefficients through the communication module and needs to transmit the stored correction coefficients to the chip through an external circuit so that the chip can directly transmit the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. For example, the information processing apparatus includes a storage module and a communication module. The communication module is located on the chip, and the storage module is located on the external circuit. The storage module stores the correction coefficients. The external circuit transmits the correction coefficients stored in the storage module to the chip and then transmits them to the image forming apparatus 200 through the chip's communication module.

[0199] Alternatively, the external circuit may not directly store the correction coefficients, but instead transmit the calculated correction coefficients to the chip, which then transmits them to the image forming apparatus 200. This includes at least two scenarios: First, the information processing device includes a storage module, a first calculation module, and a communication module. The communication module is located on the chip, while the storage module and the first calculation module are located on the external circuit. The storage module stores correlation information that can be used to calculate the correction coefficients. The first calculation module calculates the correction coefficients based on the correlation information in the storage module. The external circuit transmits the calculated correction coefficients to the chip, and then transmits them to the image forming apparatus 200 through the chip's communication module. In this scenario, the first calculation module can directly calculate the correction coefficients based on the correlation information. The correction coefficient can be calculated directly based on the preset algorithm, or indirectly by obtaining the matching algorithm and matching it with the correlation coefficient. Secondly, the information processing device includes a storage module, a second calculation module, and a communication module. The communication module is located on the chip, and the storage module and the second calculation module are located on the external circuit. The storage module stores a preset algorithm that can be used to calculate the correction coefficient. The second calculation module calculates the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm in the storage module. The external circuit sends the calculated correction coefficient to the chip and then to the image forming apparatus 200 through the chip's communication module. The first calculation module can directly calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm, or indirectly calculate the correction coefficient by obtaining matching information and matching it with the preset algorithm.

[0200] Alternatively, an external circuit can transmit the stored correlation information or preset algorithm to the chip, allowing the chip to calculate the correction coefficients. The chip then transmits the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200. This includes at least two scenarios: First, the information processing device includes a storage module, a first calculation module, and a communication module. The storage module is located on the external circuit and stores correlation information. The first calculation module and communication module are located on the chip. The external circuit can transmit the correlation information stored in its storage module to the chip. After obtaining the correlation information, the chip can have the first calculation module calculate the correction coefficients based on the correlation information, and then transmit the calculation coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200 via the communication module. The first calculation module can directly... The correction coefficient can be calculated directly or indirectly by acquiring the matching algorithm and cooperating with the associated information. Secondly, the information processing device includes a storage module, a second calculation module, and a communication module. The storage module is located on an external circuit and stores a preset algorithm. The second calculation module and the communication module are located on a chip. The external circuit can send the preset algorithm stored in its storage module to the chip. After the chip acquires the preset algorithm, the second calculation module can calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm and then send it to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module. The second calculation module can directly calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm or indirectly calculate the correction coefficient by acquiring the matching information and cooperating with the preset algorithm.

[0201] Alternatively, an external circuit may be equipped with a communication module, through which the chip transmits the correction coefficients it stores or calculates to the external circuit, and the correction coefficients are transmitted to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module of the external circuit.

[0202] The chip may have a storage module that stores associated information or preset algorithms. The external circuit may have a communication module and a first or second calculation module. The chip may transmit the associated information or preset algorithms it stores to the external circuit. The external circuit may calculate the correction coefficients by calculating the associated information or preset algorithms and transmit the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200 through the communication module.

[0203] Alternatively, an external circuit may be equipped with a communication module and a storage module. The storage module stores associated information or preset algorithms. The chip is equipped with a first calculation module or a second calculation module. The storage module of the external circuit transmits the associated information or preset algorithms to the chip, and the chip calculates the correction coefficients by performing calculations on the associated information or preset algorithms. The correction coefficients are then transmitted to the external circuit, and the communication module of the external circuit transmits the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus 200.

[0204] Of course, the correction coefficients, correlation information, or preset algorithms may not be stored in the chip or external circuit, or no storage module may be set up. The chip or external circuit can obtain the correction coefficients, correlation information, or preset algorithms through external access.

[0205] Furthermore, the processing module can be located on a chip or external circuit.

[0206] It is understood that the method in this embodiment can be applied to embodiments one to four above, and at least two of the methods in this embodiment, embodiment five, and embodiment one can be used together, wherein the methods in this embodiment and embodiment five are implemented before the methods in embodiment one.

[0207] Example 7

[0208] like Figure 11 As shown, based on the above embodiments, this application also discloses a detection circuit for mounting in a processing box 100, the processing box 100 being detachably mounted in an image forming apparatus 200. The detection circuit includes:

[0209] Detection unit 31 is used to output a first parameter related to processing box 100;

[0210] The information feedback unit 32 is electrically connected to the detection unit 31 and provides feedback information to the image forming apparatus 200 according to the connection status with the detection unit 31; wherein, the connection status between the detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 includes a first state and a second state.

[0211] The control unit 33 is configured to control the connection state of the detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 to switch between a first state and a second state based on the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200.

[0212] In the first state, the feedback information is related to the first parameter, and the image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter based on the feedback information; in the second state, the feedback information is unrelated to the first parameter.

[0213] Compared to existing technologies, by controlling the state switching between the detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 through the control unit 33, the electrical connection between the information feedback unit 32 and the detection unit 31 is switched between a first state and a second state. The feedback information changes from being related to the first parameter to being unrelated. Based on the change in the feedback information, the information feedback unit 32 can be detected. The detection result can be used to determine whether the situation of the information feedback unit 32 meets expectations. If it does, the image forming apparatus 200 has accurately acquired the first parameter. If it does not, the process of the image forming apparatus 200 acquiring the first parameter is deviated due to the influence of the information feedback unit 32. Therefore, the reliability of information transmission can be detected.

[0214] Optionally, the feedback information differs between the first state and the second state.

[0215] Optionally, the feedback information is related to the first parameter, and the feedback information can be used to calculate or obtain the first parameter;

[0216] The feedback information is unrelated to the first parameter and cannot be used to calculate or obtain the first parameter.

[0217] The description of the first parameter is the same as that in Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0218] Optionally, in the first state, the detection unit 31 is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32;

[0219] In the second state, the detection unit 31 is electrically disconnected from the information feedback unit 32.

[0220] Or the detection unit 31 is short-circuited.

[0221] Alternatively, the port corresponding to the end of the detection unit 31 that is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32 may be configured in a high-impedance state.

[0222] For example, during laser printing, heating or friction causes the processing cartridge 100 to heat up. The developer stored in the processing cartridge 100 is affected by environmental parameters, such as temperature. If the environmental parameters of the processing cartridge 100 are too high or too low, the developer stored in the processing cartridge 100 may clump, affecting the delivery of the developer and the printing effect. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the environmental parameters of the processing cartridge 100, such as temperature. However, if the circuit or components used to detect the environmental parameters malfunction, it will cause the detection results to be inaccurate, which will affect the normal printing process.

[0223] For this purpose, a detection circuit can be used for mounting in the processing box 100, which is detachably mounted in the image forming apparatus 200, including:

[0224] The detection unit 31 has one end for electrical connection to the working element and the other end for electrical connection to the information feedback unit 32, and is connected to the image forming apparatus 200 through the information feedback unit 32.

[0225] Control unit 33 is configured to receive information from image forming apparatus 200 and control the detection unit 31 and information feedback unit 32 to have a first state and a second state, wherein:

[0226] In the first state, the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the first circuit unit, which includes a detection unit 31, and the detection unit 31 is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32.

[0227] In the second state, the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the second circuit unit, wherein the first circuit unit is different from the second circuit unit;

[0228] When the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the first circuit unit, the image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter related to the processing box 100 based on the working element.

[0229] When the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the first circuit unit, whether the information feedback unit 32 meets expectations will affect the accuracy of the image forming apparatus 200 in obtaining the first parameter. When the information feedback unit 32 does not meet expectations, the image forming apparatus 200 will not obtain the first parameter accurately. When the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the second circuit unit, the feedback information will change. The feedback information before and after the change can be used to determine whether the information feedback unit 32 meets expectations.

[0230] The control unit 33 controls the state switching between the detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32, so that the information feedback unit 32 is changed from being electrically connected to the first circuit unit where the detection unit 31 is located to being connected to a second circuit unit different from the first circuit unit. This can change the voltage division at the information feedback unit 32, that is, the feedback information changes. By changing the voltage division, the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be calculated, and it can be determined whether the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 meets the expectations. If it does, it means that the first parameter related to the processing box 100 obtained based on the working element is accurate. If it does not, it means that there is a deviation in the first parameter related to the processing box 100 obtained based on the working element.

[0231] Optionally, the description of the working elements can be found in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0232] Optionally, if the resistance value of the detected information feedback unit 32 in the second state is not within the expected resistance range, it is determined that the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 does not meet expectations, and no judgment is made on whether the first parameter or the second parameter obtained based on the first parameter meets expectations. In this case, since the detected abnormal resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 will affect the accuracy of the first or second parameter, no judgment is made on whether the first or second parameter meets expectations to prevent misjudgment.

[0233] Optionally, the first parameter is obtained by the combined voltage division of the detection information feedback unit 32, the detection unit 31, and / or the working element. Of course, in other embodiments, the working element may also transmit the first parameter to the image forming apparatus 200 after obtaining the first parameter.

[0234] Optionally, the first circuit unit described above differs from the second circuit unit, and at least the following situations exist:

[0235] The first circuit unit and the second circuit unit are two completely different circuits;

[0236] Or the circuits of the first circuit unit and the second circuit unit may partially overlap.

[0237] Furthermore, when the circuits of the first circuit unit and the second circuit unit partially overlap, wherein,

[0238] The first circuit unit is a series circuit, the second circuit unit is a parallel circuit, and the first circuit unit is one of the branches of the second circuit unit. Regardless of whether it is the first state or the second state, the first circuit unit is connected to the information feedback unit 32. In the first state, all branches of the second circuit unit except the first circuit unit are disconnected.

[0239] Alternatively, the first circuit unit and the second circuit unit may share a common circuit, for example, the first circuit unit and the second circuit unit may be grounded through the same contact or wire.

[0240] Optionally, in the first state, the detection unit 31 is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32;

[0241] In the second state, the detection unit 31 is disconnected from the information feedback unit 32.

[0242] Alternatively, the detection unit 31 may be electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32, but the detection unit 31 may be short-circuited.

[0243] Alternatively, the port corresponding to the end of the detection unit 31 that is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32 may be configured in a high-impedance state. In this case, the voltage division of the information feedback unit 32 in the second state will change, and the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be calculated by the change in the voltage division of the information feedback unit 32 when switching between the first and second states.

[0244] Optionally, the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be detected in the second state, and the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be used to obtain the first parameter in the first state.

[0245] Specifically, if the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 detected in the second state is not within the expected range, it is determined that the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 does not meet expectations, and the first parameter or the second parameter does not meet expectations.

[0246] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is disconnected from the information feedback unit 32 in the second state, the detection circuit further includes: a first coordination circuit, one end of which is used to be electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32, and the other end of which is used to be grounded; the control unit 33 includes: a first switching switch, which is connected between the information feedback unit 32 and the first coordination circuit, and between the information feedback unit 32 and the detection unit 31, for using a switching action to electrically connect the information feedback unit 32 to the first coordination circuit or the detection unit 31; and a first controller, configured to control the first switching switch to perform corresponding switching actions according to the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200.

[0247] Optionally, the detection circuit further includes a first coordination circuit. One end of the first coordination circuit is used to electrically connect with the information feedback unit 32, and the other end of the first coordination circuit is used to ground. When the detection unit 31 is disconnected from the information feedback unit 32 in the second state, the control unit 33 includes a first switching switch. The first switching switch is used to connect the information feedback unit 32 with the first coordination circuit or the detection unit 31. In the first state, the first switching switch connects the information feedback unit 32 with the detection unit 31 and disconnects the information feedback unit 32 from the first coordination circuit. In the second state, the first switching switch disconnects the information feedback unit 32 from the detection unit 31 and connects the information feedback unit 32 with the first coordination circuit. Further, the second circuit unit includes the first coordination circuit. It is understood that the first coordination circuit may be provided with a voltage divider element, such as a resistor, or it may not be provided with a voltage divider element, so that the information feedback unit 32 is directly grounded in the second state. Specifically, the first switching switch may be a single-pole double-throw switch 33a or a similar element that can realize the switching circuit on / off function.

[0248] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is short-circuited in the second state, the control unit 33 further includes:

[0249] The second switching switch 33a is connected in parallel with the detection unit 31. It is used to short-circuit the detection unit 31 when it is on, and to electrically connect the detection unit 31 to the information feedback unit when it is off. The second controller 33b is configured to control the second switching switch 33a to be on or off based on the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200. The second controller 33b is a component capable of receiving information from the image forming apparatus 200 and controlling other components, such as an MCU, SOC, or PLC.

[0250] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is connected to the information feedback unit 32 but the detection unit 31 is short-circuited, in the second state, the information feedback unit 32 is directly grounded. Further, the second circuit unit includes the circuit where the second switching switch 33a is located and the detection unit 31. The second switching switch 33a can be an electronic switch, diode, transistor or other components that can achieve disconnection or connection.

[0251] Optionally, the end of the detection unit 31 furthest from the working element is used to be electrically connected to the cooperating circuit 34 and the information feedback unit 32, respectively.

[0252] Optionally, when the port corresponding to the end of the detection unit 31 that is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32 is configured in a high-impedance state in the second state, the detection circuit further includes:

[0253] The second coordination circuit has one end for electrical connection with the information feedback unit 32 and the other end for grounding.

[0254] Control unit 33 includes:

[0255] The third controller is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32, the second coordination circuit, and the detection unit 31, respectively. The third controller is configured to set the electrical connection terminal with the detection unit 31 to a high-impedance state based on the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200. Two ports of the third controller are used to electrically connect to the second coordination circuit and the detection unit 31, respectively. In the second state, the port on the third controller corresponding to the detection unit 31 is configured to a high-impedance state, and the information feedback unit 32 is directly grounded. Furthermore, the second circuit unit also includes the second coordination circuit.

[0256] Optionally, the information feedback unit 32 includes a first voltage divider module 32a, which is electrically connected to the detection unit 31. The side of the first voltage divider module 32a away from the detection unit 31 is used for potential detection by the image forming apparatus 200 to obtain feedback information. The image forming apparatus 200 obtains the first parameter by detecting the potential value at the end of the first voltage divider module 32a away from the detection unit 31.

[0257] Furthermore, the first voltage divider module 32a is a resistor.

[0258] Optionally, the detection unit 31 includes a working element for detecting or acquiring a first parameter related to the processing box 100;

[0259] The detection unit 31 is used to electrically connect to the working element, which is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The working element is used to enable the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the first parameter through the detection unit 31.

[0260] Furthermore, when the working element is the working environment sensor 2, the working environment sensor 2 includes a temperature sensor.

[0261] Specifically, such as Figure 11 As shown, the image forming apparatus 200 includes a potential detection terminal 209, a power supply 210, and a second voltage divider module 211. The power supply 210, the second voltage divider module 211, and the first voltage divider module 32a are connected in series. The first voltage divider module 32a is electrically connected to the working environment sensor 2 and the second switch 33a, respectively, so that the working environment sensor 2 and the second switch 33a are connected in parallel. The end of the working environment sensor 2 and the second switch 33a away from the working environment sensor 2 is used for grounding. The potential detection terminal 209 is used to detect the potential between the second voltage divider module 211 and the first voltage divider module 32a. When the second switch 33a is open, the second voltage divider module 211, the first voltage divider module 32a, and the working environment sensor 2 are connected in sequence. At this time, the potential detection terminal 209 can obtain the common voltage division of the first voltage divider module 32a and the working environment sensor 2, and obtain the detection value of the working environment sensor 2 from the potential obtained by the potential detection terminal 209.

[0262] For example, the first voltage divider module 32a is a resistor R1, the second voltage divider module 211 is a resistor R2, the working environment sensor 2 is a thermistor R3 for temperature measurement, the second switching switch 33a is a transistor Q1, and the power supply 210 is the circuit's supply voltage VCC. If the standard value of R1 is set to 10Ω, the standard value of R2 is 20Ω, and the resistance of the thermistor R3 at 30℃ is 10Ω, ignoring the voltage division when Q1 is on, when R1 = 10Ω and Q1 is off, the potential value obtained by the potential detection terminal 209 is VCC*(R1+R3) / (R1+R2+R3) = VCC*(10+10) / (10+20+10) = 0.5VCC.

[0263] Since the temperature detection is set based on a standard R1 value of 10Ω, for the image forming apparatus 200, when the potential value at the potential detection terminal 209 is 0.5VCC, the detected temperature value is considered to be 30℃.

[0264] If R1 malfunctions and its actual value is 5Ω instead of the standard 10Ω, at the same temperature (30℃), R3 will still be 10Ω and R2 will be 20Ω. In this case, the potential value obtained by the potential detection terminal 209 will be V = VCC * (5 + 10) / (5 + 20 + 10) = 3 / 7VCC, which is not equal to 0.5VCC. Based on the judgment logic originally set by the image forming apparatus 200, the temperature value obtained by the image forming apparatus 200 through R3 will not be 30℃, but the actual temperature should be 30℃. That is, the temperature obtained by the image forming apparatus 200 is different from the actual temperature, and an error has occurred.

[0265] Therefore, by measuring the actual value of R1 after Q1 is turned on, it is possible to determine whether the temperature obtained by the image forming apparatus 200 is incorrect, thus preventing misjudgment.

[0266] An embodiment of this application also discloses an information processing device 3 for mounting in a processing box 100. The processing box 100 is detachably mounted in an image forming apparatus 200 and includes a substrate and a detection circuit as described above, with the detection circuit disposed on the substrate.

[0267] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is located on the information processing device 3 and the working element is located on the processing box 100, the end of the detection unit 31 used for electrical connection with the working element can be a terminal on the information processing device 3, or a plug or socket provided on the information processing device 3.

[0268] Optionally, when the information feedback unit 32 is located on the information processing device 3, the end of the information feedback unit 32 used for electrical connection with the image forming apparatus 200 can be a terminal on the information processing device 3. Further, the terminal of the information feedback unit 32 used for electrical connection with the image forming apparatus 200 and the communication terminal on the information processing device 3 can be provided separately, or they can share the same terminal.

[0269] Of course, the information processing device 3 mentioned above and the information processing device 3 mentioned in the previous embodiments may be the same information processing device 3 or different information processing devices 3.

[0270] Embodiments of this application also disclose a processing box 100 for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200, including a main body 1 and an information processing device 3 as described above.

[0271] Optionally, the working element can also be disposed on the main body 1 of the processing box 100, and the detection unit 31 is electrically connected to the working element. The working element is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box 100.

[0272] An embodiment of this application also discloses a processing box 100 for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200, including a main body 1 and an information processing device mounting area for mounting the information processing device 3 as described above. The information processing device mounting area is disposed on the main body 1. When the information processing device 3 is installed in the information processing device mounting area, in a first state, the feedback information is related to a first parameter; in a second state, the feedback information is unrelated to the first parameter.

[0273] The embodiments of this application also disclose a processing box 100 for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200, including a main body 1 and a detection circuit. The detection circuit includes a detection unit 31, an information feedback unit 32 and a control unit 33. The detection unit 31 and / or the control unit 33 and / or the information feedback unit 32 are at least partially disposed on the main body 1. The detection unit 31 is used to output a first parameter related to the processing box 100.

[0274] The information feedback unit 32 is electrically connected to the detection unit 31 and provides feedback information to the image forming apparatus 200 according to the connection status with the detection unit 31; wherein, the connection status between the detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 includes a first state and a second state.

[0275] The control unit 33 is configured to control the connection state of the detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 to switch between a first state and a second state based on the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200.

[0276] In the first state, the feedback information is related to the first parameter, and the image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter based on the feedback information; in the second state, the feedback information is unrelated to the first parameter.

[0277] Similarly, to address the issue of malfunctions in circuits or components used for detecting environmental parameters leading to inaccurate test results and affecting normal printing, the processing box can also be:

[0278] A processing box for detachable mounting in an image forming apparatus 200 includes a main body and a detection circuit, the detection circuit including:

[0279] The detection unit 31 has one end for electrical connection to the working element and the other end for electrical connection to the information feedback unit 32, and is connected to the image forming apparatus 200 through the information feedback unit 32.

[0280] Control unit 33 is configured to receive information from image forming apparatus 200 and control the detection unit 31 and information feedback unit 32 to have a first state and a second state, wherein:

[0281] In the first state, the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the first circuit unit, which includes a detection unit 31, and the detection unit 31 is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32.

[0282] In the second state, the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the second circuit unit, wherein the first circuit unit is different from the second circuit unit;

[0283] When the information feedback unit 32 is connected to the first circuit unit, the image forming apparatus 200 is able to acquire the first parameter related to the processing box 100 based on the working element.

[0284] Optionally, in the first state, the detection unit 31 is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32;

[0285] In the second state, the detection unit 31 is disconnected from the information feedback unit 32.

[0286] Alternatively, the detection unit 31 may be electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32, but the detection unit 31 may be short-circuited.

[0287] Alternatively, the port corresponding to the end of the detection unit 31 that is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32 may be configured in a high-impedance state. In this case, the voltage division of the information feedback unit 32 in the second state will change, and the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be calculated by the change in the voltage division of the information feedback unit 32 when switching between the first and second states.

[0288] Optionally, the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be detected in the second state, and the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 can be used to obtain the first parameter in the first state.

[0289] Specifically, if the resistance value of the detected information feedback unit 32 is not within the expected range, it is determined that the resistance value of the information feedback unit 32 does not meet expectations, and the first parameter or the second parameter does not meet expectations.

[0290] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is disconnected from the information feedback unit 32 in the second state, the detection circuit further includes: a first coordination circuit, one end of which is used to be electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32, and the other end of which is used to be grounded; the control unit 33 includes: a first switching switch, which is connected between the information feedback unit 32 and the first coordination circuit, and between the information feedback unit 32 and the detection unit 31, for using a switching action to electrically connect the information feedback unit 32 to the first coordination circuit or the detection unit 31; and a first controller, configured to control the first switching switch to perform corresponding switching actions according to the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200.

[0291] Optionally, the detection circuit further includes a first coordination circuit. One end of the first coordination circuit is used to electrically connect with the information feedback unit 32, and the other end of the first coordination circuit is used to ground. When the detection unit 31 is disconnected from the information feedback unit 32 in the second state, the control unit 33 includes a first switching switch. The first switching switch is used to connect the information feedback unit 32 with the first coordination circuit or the detection unit 31. In the first state, the first switching switch connects the information feedback unit 32 with the detection unit 31 and disconnects the information feedback unit 32 from the first coordination circuit. In the second state, the first switching switch disconnects the information feedback unit 32 from the detection unit 31 and connects the information feedback unit 32 with the first coordination circuit. Further, the second circuit unit includes the first coordination circuit. It is understood that the first coordination circuit may be provided with a voltage divider element, such as a resistor, or it may not be provided with a voltage divider element, so that the information feedback unit 32 is directly grounded in the second state. Specifically, the first switching switch may be a single-pole double-throw switch 33a or a similar element that can realize the switching circuit on / off function.

[0292] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is short-circuited in the second state, the control unit 33 further includes:

[0293] A second switching switch 33a and a second controller 33b are configured. The second switching switch 33a is connected in parallel with the detection unit 31 and is used to short-circuit the detection unit 31 when it is turned on, and to electrically connect the detection unit 31 to the information feedback unit when it is turned off. The second controller 33b is configured to control the second switching switch 33a to turn on or off according to the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200. The second controller 33b is a component capable of receiving information from the image forming apparatus 200 and controlling other components, such as an MCU, SOC, or PLC.

[0294] Optionally, when the detection unit 31 is connected to the information feedback unit 32 but the detection unit 31 is short-circuited, in the second state, the information feedback unit 32 is directly grounded. Further, the second circuit unit includes the circuit where the second switching switch 33a is located and the detection unit 31. The second switching switch 33a can be an electronic switch, diode, transistor or other components that can achieve disconnection or connection.

[0295] Optionally, the end of the detection unit 31 furthest from the working element is used to be electrically connected to the cooperating circuit 34 and the information feedback unit 32, respectively.

[0296] Optionally, when the port corresponding to the end of the detection unit 31 that is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32 is configured in a high-impedance state in the second state, the detection circuit further includes:

[0297] The second coordination circuit has one end for electrical connection with the information feedback unit 32 and the other end for grounding.

[0298] Control unit 33 includes:

[0299] The third controller is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32, the second coordination circuit, and the detection unit 31, respectively. The third controller is configured to set the electrical connection terminal with the detection unit 31 to a high-impedance state based on the switching information output by the image forming apparatus 200. Two ports of the third controller are used to electrically connect to the second coordination circuit and the detection unit 31, respectively. In the second state, the port on the third controller corresponding to the detection unit 31 is configured to a high-impedance state, and the information feedback unit 32 is directly grounded. Furthermore, the second circuit unit also includes the second coordination circuit.

[0300] Optionally, the second controller 33b is located on the information processing device 3.

[0301] Furthermore, the second cooperating circuit 34 is disposed on the main body 1.

[0302] Optionally, the second switching switch 33a is located outside the information processing device 3.

[0303] Furthermore, the second switching switch 33a is located on the main body 1.

[0304] Optionally, the processing box 100 further includes a detection circuit and an information processing device 3 disposed on the main body 1. The information feedback unit 32 includes a first voltage divider module 32a, which is electrically connected to the detection unit 31. The side of the first voltage divider module 32a away from the detection unit 31 is used for potential detection by the image forming apparatus 200 to obtain feedback information. The first voltage divider module 32a is disposed on the main body 1 or the information processing device 3.

[0305] Optionally, the first voltage divider module 32a is located outside the information processing device 3.

[0306] Furthermore, when the detection circuit includes a first voltage divider module 32a, the first voltage divider module 32a is disposed on the main body 1.

[0307] Optionally, the processing box 100 also includes an information processing device 3 and a working element, which is disposed on the main body 1 or the information processing device 3.

[0308] Furthermore, the detection unit 31 includes a working element for acquiring a first parameter related to the processing box 100;

[0309] The detection unit 31 is used to electrically connect to the working element, which is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box 100. The working element is used to enable the image forming apparatus 200 to acquire the first parameter through the detection unit 31.

[0310] Furthermore, when the working element is the working environment sensor 2, the working environment sensor 2 includes a temperature sensor.

[0311] Furthermore, the temperature sensor is a thermocouple or a thermistor.

[0312] Optionally, the detection unit 31 is located outside the information processing device 3.

[0313] Furthermore, the detection unit 31 is located on the main body 1.

[0314] Furthermore, the working element is used to electrically connect to the information feedback unit 32 and the zero-potential reference point, respectively. The "electrical connection to the zero-potential reference point" may refer to grounding.

[0315] It is understood that the aforementioned "grounding" can be achieved through grounding contacts on the information processing device 3; or through the sheet metal or data board of the image forming device 200.

[0316] Optionally, the detection unit 31 and / or the first voltage divider module 32a are disposed on the main body 1.

[0317] An embodiment of this application also discloses a processing box 100 for detachable installation on an image forming apparatus 200. It includes a main body 1 and a detection circuit mounting area. The detection circuit mounting area is disposed on the main body 1 and is used to mount the detection circuit as described above, such that the detection unit 31 and / or the control unit 33 and / or the information feedback unit 32 are at least partially disposed on the main body 1. When the detection circuit is mounted on the detection circuit mounting area, in a first state, the feedback information is related to a first parameter, and the image forming apparatus 200 can obtain the first parameter based on the feedback information; in a second state, the feedback information is unrelated to the first parameter.

[0318] This embodiment also provides a detection method applied to an image forming apparatus 200, comprising the following steps:

[0319] The connection state between the control detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 is in the first state. Feedback information is obtained based on the first state, and the first parameter related to the processing box 100 is obtained based on the feedback information.

[0320] The connection state between the control detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 is switched from the first state to the second state, and feedback information unrelated to the first parameter is acquired again based on the second state;

[0321] Based on the feedback information corresponding to the first state and the feedback information corresponding to the second state, determine whether the information feedback unit meets expectations.

[0322] Optionally, switching the connection state between the control detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 from the first state to the second state further includes the following steps:

[0323] The control detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 are switched from being electrically connected to being electrically disconnected;

[0324] Alternatively, the electrical connection between the control detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 may be switched to the detection unit 31 being short-circuited;

[0325] Alternatively, the electrical connection between the control detection unit 31 and the information feedback unit 32 may be switched so that the port corresponding to the end of the detection unit 31 that is electrically connected to the information feedback unit 32 is configured to a high-impedance state.

[0326] Furthermore, corresponding to the above embodiments (Embodiments 1 to 7), this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium may store a program, wherein, when the program runs, it can control the device where the computer-readable storage medium is located to execute some or all of the steps in the above method embodiments (the methods mentioned in Embodiments 1 to 7). Specifically, the computer-readable storage medium may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, read-only memory (ROM), or random access memory (RAM), etc.

[0327] Corresponding to the above embodiments, this application also provides a computer program product containing executable instructions that, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform some or all of the steps in the above method embodiments.

[0328] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps described in the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented using electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of electronic hardware and software. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0329] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0330] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A processing box for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, characterized in that, include: main body; A working element disposed on the main body is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, and the image forming apparatus is capable of acquiring the first parameter; An information processing device is disposed in the main body and is used to transmit correction coefficients to the image forming device. The correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter to obtain the second parameter.

2. The processing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information processing device includes: A storage module is used to store the correction coefficients; Alternatively, it can be used to store association information, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient; Alternatively, it can be used to store a preset algorithm, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient.

3. The processing box according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the storage module stores the associated information, the information processing device further includes: The first calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the association information; When the storage module stores the preset algorithm, the information processing device further includes: The second calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm.

4. The processing box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The information processing device includes a first unit and a second unit, the first unit and the second unit are electrically connected, the storage module is disposed in the first unit, the first computing module or the second computing module is disposed in the second unit, one of the first unit and the second unit is a chip, and the other of the first unit and the second unit is a chip or an external circuit.

5. The processing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information processing device is also used to obtain the correction coefficient from an external source; Alternatively, the correlation information can be obtained from an external source, and the correlation information is used to calculate the correction coefficient; Alternatively, a preset algorithm can be obtained from an external source, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient.

6. The processing box according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the information processing device obtains the associated information from an external source, the information processing device further includes: The first calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the association information; When the information processing device acquires the preset algorithm from an external source, the information processing device further includes: The second calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm.

7. The processing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information processing device includes: A communication module is used to communicate with the image forming apparatus. The communication module and the working element are used for electrical connection with the same or different contacts on the image forming apparatus.

8. The processing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working element is detachably electrically connected to the information processing device.

9. The processing box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The working element is a working environment sensor, which is used to detect the first parameter of the processing box, and the image forming apparatus acquires the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be a fixed resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be an adjustable resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter.

10. The processing box according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the working element is a working environment sensor, the working environment sensor is a temperature sensor.

11. The processing box according to claim 10, characterized in that, The working environment sensor is set as a thermistor; Alternatively, the working environment sensor may be a thermocouple.

12. The processing box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The information processing device includes a chip, the main body includes an imaging component and a developing component, the imaging component includes a photosensitive drum, the developing component includes a developing roller, and one of the chip and the working element is disposed on the imaging component and the other is disposed on the developing component. Alternatively, the main body may include a developer container and an imaging assembly, wherein the developer container is used to contain developer, the imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, and one of the chip and the working element is disposed on the imaging assembly and the other is disposed on the developer container; Alternatively, the main body may include a developer container and a developing assembly, wherein the developer container is used to contain developer, the developing assembly includes a developing roller, and one of the chip and the working element is disposed on the developing assembly and the other is disposed on the developer container; Alternatively, the main body may include a developer container, a developing assembly, and an imaging assembly. The developer container is used to contain developer, the imaging assembly includes a photosensitive drum, the developing assembly includes a developing roller, and one of the chip and the working element is disposed on one of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly, while the other of the chip and the working element is disposed on the other of the developer container, the developing assembly, and the imaging assembly. Alternatively, the main body may include a developer container for containing developer, and the chip and the working element may be disposed on the developer container; Alternatively, the main body may include a developing assembly, the developing assembly may include a developing roller, and the chip and the working element may be disposed on the developing assembly; Alternatively, the main body may include an imaging component, the imaging component may include a photosensitive drum, and the chip and the working element may be disposed on the imaging component.

13. An information processing apparatus for use in the main body of a processing box, the processing box being detachably mounted to an image forming apparatus, characterized in that, The information processing device includes: A communication module for communicating with the image forming apparatus; The processing module is used to output correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus through the communication module when a preset event occurs. The correction coefficients are used to correct the first parameter obtained by the image forming apparatus to obtain the second parameter. The first parameter is a parameter related to the processing box that is detected or acquired by a working element disposed on the main body of the processing box.

14. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The information processing device further includes: A storage module is used to store the correction coefficients; Alternatively, it can be used to store association information, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient; Alternatively, it can be used to store a preset algorithm, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient.

15. The information processing apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, When the storage module stores the associated information, the information processing device further includes: The first calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the association information; When the storage module stores the preset algorithm, the information processing device further includes: The second calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm.

16. The processing box according to claim 15, characterized in that, The information processing device includes a first unit and a second unit, the first unit and the second unit are electrically connected, the storage module is disposed in the first unit, the first computing module or the second computing module is disposed in the second unit, one of the first unit and the second unit is a chip, and the other of the first unit and the second unit is a chip or an external circuit.

17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The preset event includes the communication module receiving a request from the image forming apparatus to obtain the correction coefficient; or, the preset event includes the interaction between the information processing device and the image forming apparatus reaching a preset stage. Alternatively, the preset event may include the processing box entering a preset state.

18. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, When the preset event occurs, the processing module outputs the correction coefficient to the image forming device through the communication module at a preset frequency.

19. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The information processing device is also used to obtain the correction coefficient from an external source; Alternatively, the correlation information can be obtained from an external source, and the correlation information is used to calculate the correction coefficient; Alternatively, a preset algorithm can be obtained from an external source, which is used to calculate the correction coefficient.

20. The information processing apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, When the information processing device obtains the associated information from an external source, the information processing device further includes: The first calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the association information; When the information processing device acquires the preset algorithm from an external source, the information processing device further includes: The second calculation module is used to calculate the correction coefficient based on the preset algorithm.

21. A processing box for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, characterized in that, include: The main body is provided with a first mounting position for mounting a working element. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein the information processing apparatus is disposed in the main body and is used to transmit the correction coefficients to the image forming apparatus; When the working element is installed at the first mounting position, the working element is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, the image forming apparatus is able to acquire the first parameter, and the correction coefficient is used to correct the first parameter to obtain a second parameter.

22. A processing cartridge kit for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, characterized in that, include: The working element and the processing box as described in claim 21, wherein the working element is mounted at the first mounting position.

23. The processing cartridge kit according to claim 22, characterized in that, The working element is a working environment sensor, which is used to detect the first parameter of the processing box, and the image forming apparatus acquires the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be a fixed resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be an adjustable resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter.

24. A processing box for detachable mounting to an image forming apparatus, characterized in that, include: The main body is provided with a second mounting position for mounting an information processing device. A working element disposed on the main body is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, and the image forming apparatus is capable of acquiring the first parameter; When the information processing device is installed in the second mounting position, the information processing device is used to transmit the correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus. The correction coefficient is used to correct the first parameter measured by the working element to obtain the second parameter.

25. The processing box according to claim 24, characterized in that, The working element is a working environment sensor, which is used to detect the first parameter of the processing box, and the image forming apparatus acquires the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be a fixed resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be an adjustable resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter.

26. A processing box kit, characterized in that, include: The processing box as described in any one of claims 24-25 and the information processing apparatus as described in any one of claims 13-20, wherein the information processing apparatus is mounted in the second mounting position and is electrically connected to the working element, the information processing apparatus being used to transmit the correction coefficient to the image forming apparatus, the correction coefficient being used to correct the first parameter to obtain the second parameter.

27. An adapter component for mounting on a processing box, characterized in that, include: A working element is disposed on the main body of the processing box and is used to detect or acquire a first parameter related to the processing box, wherein the image forming apparatus is capable of acquiring the first parameter; and The information processing apparatus as described in any one of claims 13 to 20.

28. The adapter component according to claim 27, characterized in that, The working element is a working environment sensor, which is used to detect the first parameter of the processing box, and the image forming apparatus acquires the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be a fixed resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter; Alternatively, the working element may be an adjustable resistor, which is used to enable the image forming apparatus to acquire the first parameter.

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