Adapter, developer container, cartridge, and image forming apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of image forming, and in particular, to an adapter, a developer container, a cartridge and an image forming apparatus. The adapter comprises an unlocking structure configured to extend into a receiving structure of the cartridge in a first direction to release a seal of a seal locking structure of the cartridge on the receiving structure. In this way, the unlocking structure of the adapter can release the seal of the seal locking structure of the cartridge on the receiving structure, so that the developer can enter the cartridge, avoiding ink leakage of the developer container during installation to the cartridge and contamination of a channel of the receiving structure caused by the ink leakage.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of image forming, and in particular, to an adapter, a developer container, a cartridge and an image forming apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, a developer can be replenished into an image forming apparatus through a developer container. A cartridge is provided in the image forming apparatus. The developer is discharged through an ink injection opening of the developer container. The developer from the developer container enters an inside of the cartridge through a passage of the cartridge. If the passage of the cartridge is always kept in a state of communication, there can be problems of ink leakage, passage contamination, etc. SUMMARY

[0003] A series of concepts in a simplified form are introduced in the summary section, which will be further described in detail in the detailed description section. The summary section of the present disclosure does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solutions, nor to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0004] The present disclosure provides an adapter, comprising:

[0005] An unlocking structure for extending into a receiving structure of a cartridge in a first direction to release a seal of a seal locking structure of the cartridge on the receiving structure.

[0006] According to the adapter of the present disclosure, the adapter comprises an unlocking structure for extending into a receiving structure of a cartridge in a first direction to release a seal of a seal locking structure of the cartridge on the receiving structure. In this way, the unlocking structure of the adapter can release the seal of the seal locking structure of the cartridge on the receiving structure, so that the developer can enter the cartridge, thereby avoiding ink leakage of the developer container during installation to the cartridge and passage contamination of the receiving structure caused by ink leakage.

[0007] Optionally, the unlocking structure comprises an unlocking member for moving the seal locking structure to release or restore the seal of the seal locking structure on the receiving structure.

[0008] Optionally, the unlocking member comprises an elastomer unit for applying a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during movement in the first direction.

[0009] Optionally, the elastomer unit comprises a first elastomer comprising a first force applying region, and the first elastomer applies a force to the seal locking structure through the first force applying region to move the seal locking structure during movement of the first elastomer in the first direction.

[0010] Optionally, the first elastic body further comprises a second force applying region, the second force applying region is oppositely arranged with the first force applying region; during the movement of the first elastic body along the first direction, the sealing locking structure is moved by the force applied to the sealing locking structure through the first force applying region and the second force applying region respectively.

[0011] Optionally, the elastic body unit further comprises a second elastic body, the second elastic body is arranged spaced apart from the first elastic body, the second elastic body comprises a third force applying region, the third force applying region is oppositely arranged with the first force applying region; during the movement of the second elastic body along the first direction, the sealing locking structure is moved by the force applied to the sealing locking structure through the third force applying region.

[0012] Optionally, the unlocking member comprises a first rack unit, the first rack unit is used to engage with and move the sealing locking structure during the movement along the first direction.

[0013] Optionally, the first rack unit comprises a first rack, the first rack comprises a first engaging region; during the movement of the first rack along the first direction, the sealing locking structure is engaged with and moved by the first engaging region.

[0014] Optionally, the first rack further comprises a second engaging region, the second engaging region is oppositely arranged with the first engaging region; during the movement of the first rack along the first direction, the sealing locking structure is engaged with and moved by the first engaging region and the second engaging region respectively.

[0015] Optionally, the first rack unit further comprises a second rack, the second rack is arranged spaced apart from the first rack, the second rack comprises a third engaging region, the third engaging region is oppositely arranged with the first engaging region; during the movement of the second rack along the first direction, the sealing locking structure is engaged with and moved by the third engaging region.

[0016] Optionally, the unlocking member comprises a second gear unit or a gear set unit, the second gear unit or the gear set unit is used to engage with and move the sealing locking structure during the movement along the first direction.

[0017] Optionally, the unlocking member comprises a second gear unit, the second gear unit comprises a first gear, the first gear is used to engage with and move the sealing locking structure during the movement along the first direction.

[0018] Optionally, the second gear unit further comprises a second gear, which is arranged in a spaced manner with the first gear; the second gear is used to engage with and drive the seal locking structure to move during the movement in the first direction; the engagement part of the first gear with the seal locking structure is arranged in a spaced manner with the engagement part of the second gear with the seal locking structure.

[0019] Optionally, the unlocking member comprises a gear set unit, which comprises a first gear set, the first gear set is used to engage with and drive the seal locking structure to move during the movement in the first direction.

[0020] Optionally, the gear set unit further comprises a second gear set, which is arranged in a spaced manner with the first gear set; the second gear set is used to engage with and drive the seal locking structure to move during the movement in the first direction.

[0021] Optionally, the unlocking member comprises at least two of the elastic body unit, the first rack unit, the second gear unit and the gear set unit.

[0022] The elastic body unit is used to apply a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during the movement in the first direction.

[0023] The first rack unit, the second gear unit and the gear set unit are respectively used to engage with and drive the seal locking structure to move during the movement in the first direction.

[0024] Optionally, the movement direction of the unlocking member is opposite to that of the seal locking structure.

[0025] Optionally, the length of the part of the seal locking structure acted on by the unlocking member is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the seal locking structure.

[0026] Optionally, in the radial direction of the developer container adapted with the adapter, the distance between the outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit and the central axis of the developer container is M1; the seal locking structure comprises a driving member, the driving member comprises a gear unit, the first rack unit is used to engage with and drive the gear unit to rotate during the movement in the first direction; the distance between the addendum circle of the gear unit and the central axis of the developer container is M2, and the distance between the center of the gear unit and the central axis of the developer container is M3,

[0027] The relationship M1>M2 and M1M3 is satisfied.

[0028] Optionally, the unlocking structure comprises a communication member, the communication member penetrating through the unlocking structure along a first direction.

[0029] Optionally, when the unlocking member releases the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, the passage member of the receiving structure is located in the communication member.

[0030] Optionally, the adapter further comprises:

[0031] An injection structure for connecting the unlocking structure and the body of the developer container and passing the developer in the body of the developer container.

[0032] Optionally, the injection structure comprises a connecting member, the connecting member comprising a first wall unit and a second wall unit, the first wall unit being used for connecting the unlocking structure, and the second wall unit being used for connecting the body of the developer container.

[0033] Optionally, the first wall unit is fixedly connected with the unlocking structure, or the first wall unit is detachably connected with the unlocking structure.

[0034] Optionally, the injection structure further comprises a clamping member connected to the first wall unit, the clamping member being used for clamping with the cartridge.

[0035] Optionally, the length of the clamping member is L1, the length of the unlocking member of the unlocking structure is L2, and the relationship L1L2 is satisfied.

[0036] Optionally, the second wall unit is fixedly connected with the body of the developer container, or the second wall unit is detachably connected with the body of the developer container.

[0037] The present disclosure also provides a developer container, the developer container comprising a body of the developer container and an adapter, the adapter comprising an unlocking structure and an injection structure, the injection structure being used for connecting the unlocking structure and the body of the developer container and passing the developer in the body of the developer container. In this way, the unlocking structure of the adapter can release the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure of the cartridge, so that the developer can enter the cartridge, and the leakage of the developer container and the pollution of the passage of the receiving structure caused by the leakage of the developer can be avoided. The unlocking structure is connected to the body of the developer container through the injection structure. The adapter is mounted to the body of the developer container.

[0038] Optionally, the body comprises a mouth structure, the mouth structure being located in the injection structure and connected with the injection structure.

[0039] Optionally, the developer container further comprises a seal, the unlocking structure comprises a communication member, the seal is located in the mouth structure and the seal is used to seal the communication member.

[0040] Optionally, the seal comprises a sealing structure and a supporting structure, the sealing structure is movably connected to the supporting structure along a first direction.

[0041] Optionally, when the unlocking structure releases the seal of the receiving structure by the seal locking structure, the sealing structure opens the mouth structure, so that the channel member of the receiving structure is in communication with the inside of the developer container.

[0042] Optionally, the sealing structure is movable relative to the supporting structure between a sealing position and an opening position,

[0043] The sealing structure in the sealing position closes the communication member,

[0044] The sealing structure in the opening position is spaced apart from the communication member, so that a part of the receiving structure enters the mouth structure.

[0045] Optionally, the seal further comprises an elastic structure, both ends of the elastic structure are respectively abutted with the supporting structure and the sealing structure along the first direction.

[0046] Optionally, the elastic structure is elastically deformed along the first direction, the sealing structure is movable relative to the supporting structure between a sealing position and an opening position,

[0047] The sealing structure in the opening position compresses the elastic structure,

[0048] The elastic structure exerts an elastic force on the sealing structure in the opening position to return to the sealing position.

[0049] Optionally, the supporting structure further comprises a guide member, one end of the sealing structure closes the communication member, and the other end of the sealing structure is located in the guide member.

[0050] The present disclosure also provides a cartridge, comprising:

[0051] a receiving structure open to the outside of the cartridge for receiving a developer container, the developer container comprising an adapter, the adapter comprising an unlocking structure, the unlocking structure extending into the receiving structure along a first direction;

[0052] A sealing and locking structure is used to seal the receiving structure, and the sealing and locking structure cooperates with the unlocking structure of the adapter and is unlocked to release the sealing and locking structure from sealing the receiving structure.

[0053] According to the cartridge provided by the present disclosure, the sealing and locking structure cooperates with the unlocking structure of the adapter and is unlocked to release the sealing and locking structure from sealing the receiving structure.

[0054] Optionally, the receiving structure comprises a channel member, and the channel member comprises a first channel unit, the first channel unit being open to the outside of the cartridge, and the first channel unit being used to supplement the developer;

[0055] The sealing and locking structure seals the first channel unit to separate the first channel unit from the inside of the cartridge,

[0056] The sealing and locking structure releases the sealing of the first channel unit to make the first channel unit communicate with the inside of the cartridge.

[0057] Optionally, the sealing and locking structure comprises a first driving member and a first moving member, and the first driving member drives the first moving member to move between a first communication position and a first closing position under the action of the unlocking structure.

[0058] Optionally, the first moving member in the first closing position seals the first channel unit,

[0059] The first channel unit communicates with the inside of the cartridge through the first moving member in the first communication position.

[0060] Optionally, the first driving member comprises a first gear unit, and the first gear unit rotates to drive the first moving member to move in a first direction.

[0061] Optionally, the first moving member comprises a second rack unit, and the second rack unit is engaged with the first gear unit, and the first gear unit rotates to drive the second rack unit to move in a first direction.

[0062] Optionally, the first moving member further comprises a first moving unit, the first moving unit is connected with the second rack unit in a first direction, and the first moving unit is provided with a first port penetrating through the first moving unit, and the first channel unit communicates with the inside of the cartridge through the first port in the first communication position.

[0063] Optionally, the receiving structure comprises a receiving cavity member, the first moving member and the receiving cavity member are respectively located on two sides of the first driving member, and the receiving cavity member is used for accommodating the unlocking structure.

[0064] Optionally, the channel member further comprises a second channel unit, one end of the second channel unit is open towards the outside of the box, and the second channel unit is used for ventilation.

[0065] The sealing locking structure seals the other end of the second channel unit, so that the other end of the second channel unit is separated from the inside of the box,

[0066] The sealing locking structure unseals the other end of the second channel unit, so that the other end of the second channel unit is in communication with the inside and the outside of the box.

[0067] Optionally, the sealing locking structure comprises a second driving member and a second moving member, the second driving member drives the second moving member to move between a second communication position and a second closing position under the action of the unlocking structure.

[0068] Optionally, the second moving member in the second closing position seals the other end of the second channel unit,

[0069] The other end of the second channel unit is in communication with the inside and the outside of the box through the second moving member in the second communication position.

[0070] Optionally, the second driving member comprises a third gear unit, and rotation of the third gear unit can drive the second moving member to move in a first direction.

[0071] Optionally, the second moving member comprises a third rack unit, the third rack unit is engaged with the third gear unit, and rotation of the third gear unit can drive the third rack unit to move in a first direction.

[0072] Optionally, the second moving member further comprises a second moving unit, the second moving unit is connected with the third rack unit in a first direction, the second moving unit is provided with a second port, the second port penetrates through the second moving unit, and the second channel unit is in communication with the inside and the outside of the box through the second port in the second communication position.

[0073] Optionally, the receiving structure comprises a receiving cavity member, the second moving member and the receiving cavity member are respectively located on two sides of the second driving member, and the receiving cavity member is used for accommodating the unlocking structure.

[0074] Optionally, the second channel unit protrudes in a first direction opposite to the first channel unit.

[0075] Optionally, the cartridge further comprises a housing structure and a return structure, two ends of the return structure in the first direction are respectively abutted against the housing structure and the sealing and locking structure.

[0076] Optionally, the cartridge further comprises a housing structure, a partition structure is arranged in the housing structure to divide an inner portion of the housing structure, and the partition structure is provided with a communication port member.

[0077] Optionally, the cartridge further comprises a swing structure, the swing structure is located in the housing structure, and the swing structure is movable relative to the housing structure to open or close the communication port member.

[0078] Optionally, the swing structure is movable between an open position and a closed position,

[0079] the swing structure in the open position opens the communication port member,

[0080] the swing structure in the closed position blocks the communication port member.

[0081] Optionally, when the sealing and locking structure releases the sealing of the receiving structure, the swing structure in the open position is spaced apart from the communication port member to open the communication port member,

[0082] when the sealing and locking structure seals the receiving structure, the swing structure in the closed position blocks the communication port member.

[0083] Optionally, the swing structure comprises a swing member and a pivot member, the pivot member is connected to the housing structure, and the swing member is hinged to the pivot member.

[0084] Optionally, the swing member comprises a blocking unit and a connecting unit, the pivot member is located between the blocking unit and the connecting unit, the connecting unit is connected to the sealing and locking structure, and the sealing and locking structure moves to drive the blocking unit to swing.

[0085] Optionally, the housing structure further comprises a matching member, and the injection structure is provided with a clamping member, the clamping member and the matching member are clamped together.

[0086] The present disclosure also provides an image forming apparatus, which comprises at least one cartridge as described above.

[0087] According to the image forming apparatus of this disclosure, the image forming apparatus includes at least one of the aforementioned cartridges, the cartridge including a receiving structure and a sealing locking structure, the receiving structure being open to the outside of the cartridge. Referring to the figures, the receiving structure is used to receive a connected developer container. The developer container includes an adapter, the adapter including an unlocking structure extending into the receiving structure along a first direction. The sealing locking structure is used to seal the receiving structure. The sealing locking structure engages with and is unlocked by the unlocking structure of the adapter to release the seal of the sealing locking structure on the receiving structure.

[0088] Optionally, the image forming apparatus includes a plurality of said boxes, which are arranged in a row. Attached Figure Description

[0089] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this disclosure, are provided for understanding the disclosure. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and their descriptions, serving to explain the apparatus and principles of the disclosure. In the drawings,

[0090] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a developer container connected to a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0091] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front view schematic diagram of the developer container and cartridge shown;

[0092] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic front sectional view of the developer container and cartridge shown;

[0093] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a side sectional view of the developer container and cartridge, wherein the developer is located in the developer container;

[0094] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a side sectional view of the developer container and cartridge, with the developer located inside the cartridge;

[0095] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a front view of the developer container and cartridge, with the swing mechanism in the open position.

[0096] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows a side view of the developer container and cartridge.

[0097] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of an adapter according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0098] Figure 9 This is a front view schematic diagram of an adapter according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0099] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of an adapter according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0100] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The diagram shown is a front view of the adapter.

[0101] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of an adapter according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0102] Figure 13 This is a front view schematic diagram of an adapter according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0103] Figure 14 This is a front view schematic diagram of an adapter according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0104] Figure 15 This is a front view schematic diagram of an adapter according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0105] Figure 16 This is a front view schematic diagram of an adapter according to the eighth embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0106] Figure 17 This is a front view schematic diagram of a developer container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0107] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A schematic cross-sectional view of the developer container shown;

[0108] Figure 19 for Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the explosion of the developer container shown;

[0109] Figure 20 This is a front perspective perspective view of a box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0110] Figure 21 This is a rear perspective view of a box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0111] Figure 22 This is a three-dimensional internal view of a box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0112] Figure 23 for Figure 22 A front view of the box shown, in which the swinging structure is in the open position;

[0113] Figure 24 for Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the box shown;

[0114] Figure 25 forFigure 24 side cross-sectional view of the cassette shown;

[0115] Figure 26 for Figure 22 front view of the cassette shown, wherein the swing structure is in the closed position;

[0116] Figure 27 for Figure 26 side cross-sectional view of the cassette shown;

[0117] Figure 28 for Figure 20 exploded view of the cassette shown.

[0118] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0119] 1 - developer container; 2 - developer;

[0120] 10 - adapter;

[0121] 11 - unlocking structure;

[0122] 111 - unlocking member;

[0123] 1111 - elastomer unit;

[0124] 1111A - first elastomer; 1111B - second elastomer; 1111C - third elastomer;

[0125] D1 - first force application region; D2 - second force application region; D3 - third force application region; D4 - fourth force application region;

[0126] 1112 - first rack unit;

[0127] 1112A - first rack; 1112B - second rack; 1112C - third rack;

[0128] E1 - first meshing region; E2 - second meshing region; E3 - third meshing region; E4 - fourth meshing region;

[0129] 1113 - second gear unit;

[0130] 1113A - first gear; 1113B - second gear;

[0131] 1114 - gear set unit;

[0132] 1114A - first gear set; 1114B - second gear set;

[0133] 112 - communication member;

[0134] 12 - injection structure;

[0135] 121 - connecting member;

[0136] 1211 - first wall unit; 1212 - second wall unit;

[0137] 122 - engaging member;

[0138] 20 - body;

[0139] 21 - mouth structure;

[0140] 30 - sealer;

[0141] 31 - sealing structure;

[0142] 311 - limiting member;

[0143] 32 - support structure;

[0144] 321 - guiding member;

[0145] 33 - elastic structure;

[0146] 34 - sealing plug structure;

[0147] 35 - first sealing ring structure;

[0148] 40 - box;

[0149] 41 - receiving structure;

[0150] 411 - channel member;

[0151] 4111 - first channel unit; 4112 - second channel unit;

[0152] 412 - receiving cavity member;

[0153] 42 - sealing lock structure;

[0154] 421 - first driving member;

[0155] 4211 - first gear unit;

[0156] 422 - first moving member;

[0157] 4221 - second rack unit; 4222 - first moving unit;

[0158] 4222A - first mouth;

[0159] 423 - second driving member;

[0160] 4231 - third gear unit;

[0161] 424 - second moving member;

[0162] 4241 - third rack unit; 4242 - second moving unit;

[0163] 4242A - second port

[0164] 43 - housing structure;

[0165] 431 - fitting member; 432 - sealing film; 433: accommodating shell member; 434: top wall

[0166] 433A: vent

[0167] 44 - return structure;

[0168] 45 - partition structure;

[0169] 451 - communication port member; 452 - first chamber member; 453 - second chamber member;

[0170] 46 - swinging structure;

[0171] 461 - swinging member; 462 - pivoting member; 463: swinging elastic member

[0172] 4611 - blocking unit; 4612 - connecting unit;

[0173] 47 - second sealing ring structure;

[0174] 48 - third sealing ring structure;

[0175] 49 - receiving structure; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0176] In the following description, numerous specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the disclosure can be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known techniques have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the disclosure.

[0177] The image forming apparatus includes a cartridge, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the cartridge 40 stores therein a developer 2, which is used to develop an image. The cartridge 40 is detachably installed in the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus can be an inkjet printer, and the corresponding developer 2 is ink, and the cartridge 40 is an ink cartridge storing the ink, or other device for storing the ink. The image forming apparatus can also be a laser printer, and the corresponding developer 2 is toner, and the cartridge 40 is a process cartridge, a developing cartridge, a toner cartridge, etc. storing the toner.

[0178] During use of the image forming apparatus, the developer 2 in the cartridge 40 is consumed. In order to ensure sufficient developer 2, the cartridge 40 is replaced when the developer 2 is consumed. Figures 1 to 4As shown, the developer container 1 can replenish the developer 2 to the cartridge 40. The developer container 1 includes a body 20, which stores the developer 2.

[0179] like Figure 1 As shown, cartridge 40 includes a receiving structure 41 for allowing developer 2 to enter. Specifically, the receiving structure 41 includes a channel member 411 (the channel member 411 in...) Figure 17 (As shown in the diagram), the channel member 411 allows the developer 2 to enter the interior of the cartridge 40. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the channel component 411 includes a first channel unit 4111, which is used to receive developer 2. For example, the first channel unit 4111 can be an ink injection channel unit, through which ink can enter the cartridge 40. The channel component 411 of the receiving structure 41 may also include a second channel unit 4112, which is used for ventilation.

[0180] To prevent ink leakage from developer container 1 during installation into cartridge 40 and to avoid contamination of the receiving structure 41 channels due to ink leakage, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the cartridge 40 also includes a sealing and locking structure 42 to seal and lock the receiving structure 41 of the cartridge 40. When the sealing and locking structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41, the developer 2 cannot enter the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41. When the sealing and locking structure 42 releases the seal on the receiving structure 41, the developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41.

[0181] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the first channel unit 4111 can be sealed by the sealing and locking structure 42 to close the first channel unit 4111, preventing developer 2 from entering the cartridge 40 through the first channel unit 4111. The sealing and locking structure 42 can also release the seal on the first channel unit 4111 to open the first channel unit 4111, allowing developer 2 to enter the cartridge 40 through the first channel unit 4111.

[0182] Furthermore, the sealing and locking structure 42 includes a first driving member 421 and a first moving member 422. The first driving member 421 drives the first moving member 422 to move, and the first moving member 422 seals the first channel unit 4111. The first driving member 421 is capable of movement, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move, to release or restore the seal of the first moving member 422 on the first channel unit 4111, thereby opening and closing the first channel unit 4111 accordingly. In the open state, the first channel unit 4111 is in communication with the interior of the developer container 1 and also with the interior of the cartridge 40. In the closed state, the first channel unit 4111 is separated from the interior of the cartridge 40.

[0183] The movement of the first drive member 421 can be rotation, movement or a combination of both. Preferably, the first drive member 421 comprises a first gear unit 4211 (the first gear unit 4211 is shown in Figure 28 Fig. 1) which is rotatable to drive the first movement member 422 to move. The axial direction of the first gear unit 4211 is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the first gear unit 4211 is parallel to the second direction Y. In the present embodiment, the arrow of the "first direction Z" points to the lower part of the page, and it can be understood that the arrow of the "opposite direction of the first direction Z" points to the upper part of the page.

[0184] In the present embodiment of the disclosure, the passage member 411 further comprises a second passage unit 4112 for ventilation.

[0185] In the present embodiment of the disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 can be always in the open state.

[0186] In the present embodiment of the disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 is closed when the sealing and locking structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41, and is opened when the sealing and locking structure 42 unseals the receiving structure 41. The second passage unit 4112 can also be sealed by the sealing and locking structure 42 to close the second passage unit 4112. The sealing and locking structure 42 can also unseal the second passage unit 4112 to open the second passage unit 4112. When both the first passage unit 4111 and the second passage unit 4112 are in the open state, the developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40.

[0187] The sealing and locking structure further comprises a second drive member 423 for driving a second movement member 424 to move, and the second movement member 424 for sealing the second passage unit 4112. The second drive member 423 can be moved to drive the second movement member 424 to move, so as to unseal or restore the sealing of the second passage unit 4112 by the second movement member 424, and accordingly open and close the second passage unit 4112. The second passage unit 4112 in the open state can be in communication with the inside of the developer container 1, and also in communication with the inside of the cartridge 40. The second movement member 424 in the second closed position seals the second passage unit 4112. The second passage unit 4112 in the closed state is separated from the inside of the cartridge 40.

[0188] The movement of the second drive member 423 can be rotation, movement or a combination of both. Preferably, the second drive member 423 comprises a third gear unit 4231 (the third gear unit 4231 is shown in Figure 28(As shown), the third gear unit 4231 is capable of rotation, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move.

[0189] In order to release the seal between the sealing locking structure 42 and the receiving structure 41, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this disclosure provides an adapter 10 that allows developer 2 in the body 20 of developer container 1 to enter cartridge 40. The adapter 10 provided in this application can be part of developer container 1 or independent of developer container 1.

[0190] Furthermore, the adapter 10 includes an unlocking structure 11, which can release the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41. This allows the developer 2 to be injected into the cartridge 40. The unlocking structure 11 can be matched with the sealing locking structure 42 to unlock the sealing locking structure 42 of the cartridge 40, allowing the developer container 1 to be installed into the cartridge 40 before adding developer 2, thereby preventing ink leakage from the developer container 1 during installation into the cartridge 40 and preventing ink leakage from contaminating the channels of the receiving structure 41.

[0191] The unlocking structure 11 disclosed herein extends into the receiving structure 41 along a first direction Z to release the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41. The first direction Z is parallel to the injection direction of the developer 2, or it can also be understood as the direction of movement of the developer container 1 when it is installed into the cartridge 40, and the opposite direction of the first direction Z is the direction of movement of the developer container 1 when it is removed from the cartridge 40. The unlocking structure 11 is used to unlock the sealing locking structure 42 of the cartridge 40 to release the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41. Optionally, the unlocking structure 11 can unlock the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41 within the receiving structure 41.

[0192] When the unlocking structure 11 releases the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41, the receiving structure 41 is opened, and the receiving structure 41 communicates with the interior of the cartridge 40. The developer 2 can then enter the interior of the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41, thus completing the injection of the developer 2. During the operation of installing the developer container 1 into the cartridge 40, the user should avoid ink leakage from the developer container 1 and avoid contamination of the channels of the receiving structure 41 due to ink leakage.

[0193] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the unlocking structure 11 includes an unlocking member 111, which is used to unlock the sealing locking structure 42. The unlocking member 111 is capable of entering the sealing locking structure 42 along a first direction Z. The unlocking member 111 applies a force to the sealing locking structure 42, causing the sealing locking structure 42 to move, thereby releasing or restoring the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the sealing locking structure 42.

[0194] The unlocking member 111 is movable in the first direction Z to move the sealing locking structure 42. In embodiments of the present disclosure, the unlocking member 111 is movable in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40 to release the sealing of the sealing locking structure 42 by the sealing locking structure 42. The unlocking member 111 is movable in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40 to restore the sealing of the sealing locking structure 42 by the sealing locking structure 42. Of course, the directions of movement of the unlocking member 111 and the sealing locking structure 42 can be adjusted, for example, the unlocking member 111 is movable in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40 to release the sealing of the sealing locking structure 42 by the sealing locking structure 42, which is not limited in the present embodiment.

[0195] In particular, the unlocking member 111 is used to move the sealing locking structure 42 to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and accordingly open the first passage unit 4111. The unlocking member 111 is movable in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40 to move the sealing locking structure 42 to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and accordingly open the first passage unit 4111.

[0196] The unlocking member 111 is used to move the sealing locking structure 42 to restore the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and accordingly close the first passage unit 4111. The unlocking member 111 is movable in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40 to move the sealing locking structure 42 to restore the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and accordingly close the first passage unit 4111.

[0197] When the unlocking member 111 releases the sealing of the sealing locking structure 42, the developer 2 can enter the inside of the cartridge 40 through the first passage unit 4111 in the open state. Thus, the leakage of the developer 2 container during installation into the cartridge 40 and the contamination of the passage of the receiving structure 41 caused by the leakage are avoided.

[0198] The second passage unit 4112 is used for aeration. Gas can enter the developer container 1 through the second passage unit 4112 in an open state, so as to keep the balance of air pressure and ensure that the developer 2 can move to the cartridge 40. Alternatively, the second passage unit 4112 is always in an open state. Alternatively, the unlocking member 111 is used to move the sealing locking structure 42 to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and correspondingly open the second passage unit 4112. The unlocking member 111 moves in a direction along the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40 to move the sealing locking structure 42 to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and correspondingly open the second passage unit 4112. The unlocking member 111 can also move the sealing locking structure 42 to restore the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112. The unlocking member 111 moves in a direction opposite to the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40 to move the sealing locking structure 42 to restore the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112.

[0199] The unlocking member 111 comprises an elastomer unit 1111 used to apply a force to the sealing locking structure 42 to move the sealing locking structure 42 during movement along the first direction Z. The elastomer unit 1111 can elastically deform when in contact with the sealing locking structure 42. The elastomer unit 1111 can be made of an elastic material such as a belt, high-elastic rubber or sponge. The material of the elastomer unit 1111 is not limited in the present disclosure, and the material of the elastomer unit 1111 can only apply a force to the sealing locking structure 42 to move the sealing locking structure 42.

[0200] For example, the elastomer unit 1111 is made of high-elastic rubber. The elastomer unit 1111 can elastically deform when in contact with the sealing locking structure 42, so as to apply a force to the sealing locking structure 42 to move the sealing locking structure 42.

[0201] For another example, the elastomer unit 1111 is made of a belt with teeth. The teeth of the belt of the elastomer unit 1111 apply a force to the sealing locking structure 42 to move the sealing locking structure 42 when in contact with the sealing locking structure 42.

[0202] The elastomer unit 1111 can move in a direction along the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40. During movement, the elastomer unit 1111 applies a force to the sealing locking structure 42 to move the sealing locking structure 42, so as to release the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure 42, and correspondingly open the first passage unit 4111.

[0203] The elastomer unit 1111 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40. During the movement, the elastomer unit 1111 exerts a force on the seal lock structure 42 to move the seal lock structure 42, thereby restoring the seal of the seal lock structure 42 to the receiving structure, and in turn closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0204] Optionally, the elastomer unit 1111 is capable of moving in the direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40. During the movement, the elastomer unit 1111 exerts a force on the seal lock structure 42 to move the seal lock structure 42, thereby releasing the seal of the seal lock structure 42 to the receiving structure, and in turn opening the second passage unit 4112.

[0205] The elastomer unit 1111 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40. During the movement, the elastomer unit 1111 exerts a force on the seal lock structure 42 to move the seal lock structure 42, thereby restoring the seal of the seal lock structure 42 to the receiving structure, and in turn closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0206] The elastomer unit 1111 includes a first elastomer 1111A, which can be made of an elastic material. The first elastomer 1111A is configured as a whole. The whole of the first elastomer 1111A is made of an elastic material.

[0207] The first elastomer 1111A includes a first force application region D1 for contacting and acting on the seal lock structure 42. During the movement of the first elastomer 1111A in the first direction Z, the first force application region D1 exerts a force on the seal lock structure 42 to move the seal lock structure 42. The area of the first elastomer 1111A can be equal to the area of the first force application region D1, or the area of the first elastomer 1111A can also be greater than the area of the first force application region D1.

[0208] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 is always in an open state. The first force application region D1 is used to contact and act on the first drive member 421, such as the first force application region D1 acting on the first gear unit 4211. The first force application region D1 exerts a force on the first drive member 421 during the movement in the first direction Z to move the first drive member 421 to drive the first movement member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first passage unit 4111. The first force application region D1 is in elastic deformation in contact with the first gear unit 4211, so that the first gear unit 4211 rotates to drive the first movement member 422 to move, thereby opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0209] As the first force-applying region D1 moves in the opposite direction to the first direction Z, it applies a force to the first driving member 421, causing the first driving member 421 to move and drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first channel unit 4111. The first force-applying region D1 comes into contact with the first gear unit 4211 and undergoes elastic deformation, causing the first gear unit 4211 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move in the opposite direction, and thus closing the first channel unit 4111.

[0210] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the embodiments of this disclosure, the first elastic body 1111A further includes a second force-applying region D2, which is used to contact and act on the sealing and locking structure 42. The second force-applying region D2 is disposed opposite to the first force-applying region D1. During the movement of the first elastic body 1111A along the first direction Z, forces are applied to the sealing and locking structure 42 through the first force-applying region D1 and the second force-applying region D2, respectively, to move the sealing and locking structure 42. The area of ​​the first elastic body 1111A may be equal to the sum of the areas of the first force-applying region D1 and the second force-applying region D2, or the area of ​​the first elastic body 1111A may be greater than the sum of the areas of the first force-applying region D1 and the second force-applying region D2.

[0211] Similar to the above description, the first force-applying region D1 applies a force to the first driving member 421 during its movement along the first direction Z, causing the first driving member 421 to move and drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first channel unit 4111. During its movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z, the first force-applying region D1 applies a force to the first driving member 421, causing the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first channel unit 4111.

[0212] The second force-applying region D2 is used to contact and act on the second driving member 423, for example, the second force-applying region D2 acts on the third gear unit 4231. During its movement along the first direction Z, the second force-applying region D2 applies a force to the second driving member 423, causing the second driving member 423 to move, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move, and thus correspondingly opening the second channel unit 4112. The second force-applying region D2 comes into contact with the third gear unit 4231 and undergoes elastic deformation, causing the third gear unit 4231 to rotate, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move, and further opening the second channel unit 4112.

[0213] The second force applying region D2 exerts a force on the second driving member 423 during movement in the opposite direction along the first direction Z to cause the second driving member 423 to move to drive the second moving member 424 to move, so as to correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112. The second force applying region D2 is in contact with the third gear unit 4231 to elastically deform, so as to cause the third gear unit 4231 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move in the opposite direction, and further closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0214] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the elastic body unit 1111 includes a second elastic body 1111B and a third elastic body 1111C, both of which can exert a force on the sealing and locking structure 42. The second elastic body 1111B and the third elastic body 1111C are spaced apart. Preferably, the second elastic body 1111B and the third elastic body 1111C are oppositely arranged. Alternatively, the second elastic body 1111B and the third elastic body 1111C can be separated. Alternatively, the second elastic body 1111B and the third elastic body 1111C can also be connected together. The second elastic body 1111B is made of an elastic material. The third elastic body 1111C is made of another elastic material. The elastic material of the second elastic body 1111B and the elastic material of the third elastic body 1111C are different. Thus, different elastic materials can be used to form two connected elastic bodies.

[0215] The second elastic body 1111B includes a third force applying region D3, and the third elastic body 1111C includes a fourth force applying region D4, which are oppositely arranged. The third force applying region D3 is used to contact and act on the sealing and locking structure 42. The fourth force applying region D4 is used to contact and act on the sealing and locking structure 42. During movement of the second elastic body 1111B and the third elastic body 1111C along the first direction Z, the sealing and locking structure 42 is exerted with a force by the third force applying region D3 and the fourth force applying region D4 respectively, so as to move the sealing and locking structure 42.

[0216] Specifically, during movement of the second elastic body 1111B along the first direction Z, the sealing and locking structure 42 is exerted with a force by the third force applying region D3, so as to move the sealing and locking structure 42. The area of the second elastic body 1111B can be equal to the area of the third force applying region D3, or the area of the second elastic body 1111B can also be greater than the area of the third force applying region D3.

[0217] The third force applying region D3 is used to contact / act on the first driving member 421, for example, the third force applying region D3 acts on the first gear unit 4211. The third force applying region D3 exerts a force on the first driving member 421 during movement in the first direction Z to cause the first driving member 421 to move to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first passage unit 4111. The third force applying region D3 is in contact with the first gear unit 4211 to elastically deform, so that the first gear unit 4211 rotates to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0218] The third force applying region D3 exerts a force on the first driving member 421 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to cause the first driving member 421 to move to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first passage unit 4111. The third force applying region D3 is in contact with the first gear unit 4211 to elastically deform, so that the first gear unit 4211 rotates in the opposite direction to drive the first moving member 422 to move in the opposite direction, thereby closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0219] During movement of the third elastic body 1111C in the first direction Z, the fourth force applying region D4 exerts a force on the sealing and locking structure 42 to cause the sealing and locking structure 42 to move. The area of the third elastic body 1111C can be equal to the area of the fourth force applying region D4, or the area of the third elastic body 1111C can also be greater than the area of the fourth force applying region D4.

[0220] The fourth force applying region D4 is used to contact / act on the second driving member 423, for example, the fourth force applying region D4 acts on the third gear unit 4231. The fourth force applying region D4 exerts a force on the second driving member 423 during movement in the first direction Z to cause the second driving member 423 to move to drive the second moving member 424 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the second passage unit 4112. The fourth force applying region D4 is in contact with the third gear unit 4231 to elastically deform, so that the third gear unit 4231 rotates to drive the second moving member 424 to move, thereby opening the second passage unit 4112.

[0221] The fourth force application region D4 applies a force to the second driving member 423 during movement in the opposite direction along the first direction Z to cause the second driving member 423 to move to drive the second moving member 424 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the second passage unit 4112. The fourth force application region D4 is in contact with the third gear unit 4231 to elastically deform, so that the third gear unit 4231 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move in the opposite direction, and further closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0222] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 12 The unlocking member 111 includes a first rack unit 1112 for engaging with and driving the sealing locking structure 42 to move during movement along the first direction Z. The first rack unit 1112 can move into the receiving structure 41 along the first direction Z.

[0223] The first rack unit 1112 can move along the first direction Z towards the inside of the box 40. During movement, the first rack unit 1112 engages with and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, thereby unsealing the sealing locking structure 42 from the receiving structure 41, and further opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0224] The first rack unit 1112 moves along the first direction Z in the opposite direction towards the outside of the box 40. During movement, the first rack unit 1112 engages with and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, thereby restoring the sealing of the sealing locking structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, and further closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0225] Optionally, the first rack unit 1112 can move along the first direction Z towards the inside of the box 40. During movement, the first rack unit 1112 engages with and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, thereby unsealing the sealing locking structure 42 from the receiving structure 41, and further opening the second passage unit 4112.

[0226] The first rack unit 1112 moves along the first direction Z in the opposite direction towards the outside of the box 40. During movement, the first rack unit 1112 engages with and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, thereby restoring the sealing of the sealing locking structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, and further closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0227] The first rack unit 1112 includes a first rack 1112A, which engages with and drives the sealing and locking structure 42 to move during movement along the first direction Z. The first rack 1112A includes a first engagement region E1, which engages with the sealing and locking structure 42. During movement along the first direction Z, the first rack 1112A engages with the sealing and locking structure 42 through the first engagement region E1, driving the sealing and locking structure 42 to move. The area of ​​the first rack 1112A can be equal to or greater than the area of ​​the first engagement region E1.

[0228] In embodiments of this disclosure, the second channel unit 4112 is always in an open state. A first engagement region E1 engages with a first driving member 421, for example, with a first gear unit 4211. The first engagement region E1 engages with the first driving member 421 during movement along the first direction Z, causing the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first channel unit 4111. The first engagement region E1 engages with the first gear unit 4211, causing the first gear unit 4211 to rotate, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move, and thus opening the first channel unit 4111.

[0229] During its movement in the opposite direction to the first direction Z, the first engagement region E1 engages with the first driving member 421, causing the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first channel unit 4111. The first engagement region E1 also engages with the first gear unit 4211, causing the first gear unit 4211 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move in the opposite direction, and thus closing the first channel unit 4111.

[0230] like Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in the embodiments of this disclosure, the first rack 1112A further includes a second engagement region E2, which engages with the sealing and locking structure 42. The second engagement region E2 is disposed opposite to the first engagement region E1. During the movement of the first rack 1112A along the first direction Z, it engages with the sealing and locking structure 42 through the first engagement region E1 and the second engagement region E2, respectively, and drives the sealing and locking structure 42 to move. The area of ​​the first rack 1112A can be equal to the sum of the areas of the first engagement region E1 and the second engagement region E2, or the area of ​​the first rack 1112A can be greater than the sum of the areas of the first engagement region E1 and the second engagement region E2.

[0231] Similar to the above description, the first engagement region E1 is engaged with the first driving member 421 during movement in the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member to move, so as to correspondingly open the first passage unit 4111. The first engagement region E1 is engaged with the first driving member 421 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member to move, so as to correspondingly close the first passage unit 4111.

[0232] The second engagement region E2 is used to engage with the second driving member 423, such as the second engagement region E2 is used to engage with the third gear unit 4231. The second engagement region E2 is engaged with the second driving member 423 during movement in the first direction Z to drive the second driving member 423 to drive the second moving member 424 to move, so as to correspondingly open the second passage unit 4112. The second engagement region E2 is engaged with the third gear unit 4231 to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate, so as to drive the second moving member 424 to move, and then open the second passage unit 4112.

[0233] The second engagement region E2 is engaged with the second driving member 423 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to drive the second driving member 423 to drive the second moving member 424 to move, so as to correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112. The second engagement region E2 is engaged with the third gear unit 4231 to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the second moving member 424 to move in the opposite direction, and then close the second passage unit 4112.

[0234] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 14 The first rack unit 1112 includes a second rack 1112B and a third rack 1112C, both of which can be engaged with the sealing locking structure 42. The second rack 1112B and the third rack 1112C are arranged in a spaced manner. Preferably, the second rack 1112B and the third rack 1112C are arranged in an opposite manner. Alternatively, the second rack 1112B and the third rack 1112C can be separated. Alternatively, the second rack 1112B and the third rack 1112C can also be connected together.

[0235] The second rack 1112B includes a third engagement region E3, and the third rack 1112C includes a fourth engagement region E4. The third engagement region E3 is arranged opposite to the fourth engagement region E4. The third engagement region E3 is configured to engage with the sealing locking structure 42. The fourth engagement region E4 is configured to engage with the sealing locking structure 42. During the movement of the second rack 1112B and the third rack 1112C in the first direction Z, the sealing locking structure 42 is engaged by the third engagement region E3 and the fourth engagement region E4 respectively, and is driven to move.

[0236] Specifically, during the movement of the second rack 1112B in the first direction Z, the sealing locking structure 42 is engaged by the third engagement region E3 and is driven to move. The area of the second rack 1112B can be equal to the area of the third engagement region E3, or the area of the second rack 1112B can be greater than the area of the third engagement region E3.

[0237] The third engagement region E3 is configured to engage with the first driving member 421, such as the first gear unit 4211. During the movement of the third engagement region E3 in the first direction Z, the first driving member 421 is engaged by the third engagement region E3, and the first driving member 421 drives the first moving member 422 to move, so as to correspondingly open the first passage unit 4111. The third engagement region E3 engages with the first gear unit 4211, so that the first gear unit 4211 rotates, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move, and further opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0238] During the movement of the third engagement region E3 in the opposite direction of the first direction Z, the first driving member 421 is engaged by the third engagement region E3, and the first driving member 421 drives the first moving member 422 to move, so as to correspondingly close the first passage unit 4111. The third engagement region E3 engages with the first gear unit 4211, so that the first gear unit 4211 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move in the opposite direction, and further closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0239] During the movement of the third rack 1112C in the first direction Z, the sealing locking structure 42 is engaged by the fourth engagement region E4 and is driven to move. The area of the third rack 1112C can be equal to the area of the fourth engagement region E4, or the area of the third rack 1112C can be greater than the area of the fourth engagement region E4.

[0240] The fourth engagement region E4 is used to engage with the second driving member 423, for example, the fourth engagement region E4 engages with the third gear unit 4231. The fourth engagement region E4 engages with the second driving member 423 during movement in the first direction Z, and drives the second driving member 423 to move the second moving member 424, so as to correspondingly open the second passage unit 4112. The fourth engagement region E4 engages with the third gear unit 4231, so as to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move, and further opening the second passage unit 4112.

[0241] The fourth engagement region E4 engages with the second driving member 423 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z, and drives the second driving member 423 to move the second moving member 424, so as to correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112. The fourth engagement region E4 engages with the third gear unit 4231, so as to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move in the opposite direction, and further closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0242] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 , the unlocking member 111 comprises a second gear unit 1113 or a gear set unit 1114, which is used to engage with and drive the sealing locking structure 42 to move during movement in the first direction Z. The second gear unit 1113 or the gear set unit 1114 can enter the receiving structure 41 in the first direction Z.

[0243] The axial direction of the second gear unit 1113 is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the second gear unit 1113 is parallel to the second direction Y. The axial direction of the second gear unit 1113 is parallel to the axial direction of the first gear unit 4211.

[0244] The axial direction of the gear set unit 1114 is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the gear set unit 1114 is parallel to the second direction Y. The axial direction of the gear set unit 1114 is parallel to the axial direction of the first gear unit 4211.

[0245] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 15 , the unlocking member comprises a second gear unit 1113, which can move in the first direction Z towards the inside of the box 40. During movement, the second gear unit 1113 engages with and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, thereby releasing the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and further opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0246] The second gear unit 1113 moves in a direction opposite to the first direction Z, i.e. towards the outside of the cartridge 40. During the movement, the second gear unit 1113 engages with the seal lock structure 42 and moves the seal lock structure 42, thereby restoring the seal of the seal lock structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, and in turn closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0247] Alternatively, the second gear unit 1113 is movable in the first direction Z, i.e. towards the inside of the cartridge 40. During the movement, the second gear unit 1113 engages with the seal lock structure 42 and moves the seal lock structure 42, thereby releasing the seal of the seal lock structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, and in turn opening the second passage unit 4112.

[0248] The second gear unit 1113 moves in a direction opposite to the first direction Z, i.e. towards the outside of the cartridge 40. During the movement, the second gear unit 1113 engages with the seal lock structure 42 and moves the seal lock structure 42, thereby restoring the seal of the seal lock structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, and in turn closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0249] The second gear unit 1113 comprises a first gear 1113A for engaging with and moving the seal lock structure 42 during the movement in the first direction Z. The axial direction of the first gear 1113A is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the first gear 1113A is parallel to the second direction Y. The axial direction of the first gear 1113A is parallel to the axial direction of the first gear unit 4211.

[0250] In an embodiment of the disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 is always in an open state. The first gear 1113A is configured to engage with the first drive member 421, e.g. the first gear 1113A is configured to engage with the first gear unit 4211. The first gear 1113A engages with the first drive member 421 during the movement in the first direction Z to cause the first drive member 421 to drive the first movement member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first passage unit 4111. The first gear 1113A engages with the first gear unit 4211 to cause the first gear unit 4211 to rotate, thereby causing the first movement member 422 to move, and in turn opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0251] The first gear 1113A engages with the first driving member 421 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first passage unit 4111. The first gear 1113A engages with the first gear unit 4211 to drive the first gear unit 4211 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the first moving member 422 to move in the opposite direction, and thereby closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0252] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the second gear unit 1113 further comprises a second gear 1113B, which is capable of engaging with the sealing locking structure 42. The second gear 1113B is arranged in a spaced-apart manner with the first gear 1113A. The second gear 1113B is used to engage with and drive the sealing locking structure 42 to move during movement in the first direction Z. The axial direction of the second gear 1113B is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the second gear 1113B is parallel to the second direction Y. The axial direction of the second gear 1113B is parallel to the axial direction of the first gear unit 4211. The engagement portion of the first gear 1113A with the sealing locking structure 42 is arranged in a spaced-apart manner with the engagement portion of the second gear 1113B with the sealing locking structure 42.

[0253] Similarly to the above description, the first gear 1113A engages with the first driving member 421 during movement in the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first passage unit 4111. The first gear 1113A engages with the first driving member 421 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0254] The second gear 1113B is used to engage with the second driving member 423, such as the third gear unit 4231. The second gear 1113B engages with the second driving member 423 during movement in the first direction Z to drive the second driving member 423 to drive the second moving member 424 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the second passage unit 4112. The second gear 1113B engages with the third gear unit 4231 to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move, and thereby opening the second passage unit 4112.

[0255] The second gear 1113B engages with the second driving member 423 during movement in the opposite direction along the first direction Z, and drives the second driving member 423 to move the second moving member 424, so as to correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112. The second gear 1113B engages with the third gear unit 4231, so as to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move in the opposite direction, and closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0256] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 16 The unlocking member includes a gear set unit 1114, which is capable of moving in the direction of the inside of the box 40 along the first direction Z. During movement, the gear set unit 1114 engages with the sealing locking structure 42, and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, so as to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and open the first passage unit 4111.

[0257] The gear set unit 1114 moves in the direction of the outside of the box 40 along the opposite direction of the first direction Z. During movement, the gear set unit 1114 engages with the sealing locking structure 42, and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, so as to restore the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and close the first passage unit 4111.

[0258] Optionally, the gear set unit 1114 is capable of moving in the direction of the inside of the box 40 along the first direction Z. During movement, the gear set unit 1114 engages with the sealing locking structure 42, and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, so as to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and open the second passage unit 4112.

[0259] The gear set unit 1114 moves in the direction of the outside of the box 40 along the opposite direction of the first direction Z. During movement, the gear set unit 1114 engages with the sealing locking structure 42, and drives the sealing locking structure 42 to move, so as to restore the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, and close the second passage unit 4112.

[0260] The gear set unit 1114 includes a first gear set 1114A for engaging with and driving the seal locking structure 42 to move during movement in the first direction Z. The first gear set 1114A includes a plurality of gears arranged along the first direction Z. The plurality of gears of the first gear set 1114A are arranged along a radial direction of the first gear set 1114A. The plurality of gears of the first gear set 1114A have axial directions that are parallel. The axial direction of the first gear set 1114A is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the first gear set 1114A is parallel to the second direction Y. The axial direction of the first gear set 1114A is parallel to the axial direction of the first gear unit 4211.

[0261] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 is always in an open state. The first gear set 1114A is configured to engage with the first drive member 421, such as the first gear set 1114A being configured to engage with the first gear unit 4211. The plurality of gears of the first gear set 1114A can be engaged with the first drive member 421 in sequence to ensure that the first movement member 422 is moved into position. The first gear set 1114A engages with the first drive member 421 during movement in the first direction Z to cause the first drive member 421 to drive the first movement member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly opening the first passage unit 4111. The first gear set 1114A engages with the first gear unit 4211 to cause the first gear unit 4211 to rotate, thereby driving the first movement member 422 to move, and in turn, opening the first passage unit 4111.

[0262] The first gear set 1114A engages with the first drive member 421 during movement in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to cause the first drive member 421 to drive the first movement member 422 to move, thereby correspondingly closing the first passage unit 4111. The first gear set 1114A engages with the first gear unit 4211 to cause the first gear unit 4211 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the first movement member 422 to move in the opposite direction, and in turn, closing the first passage unit 4111.

[0263] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the gear set unit 1114 further comprises a second gear set 1114B, which is capable of engaging with the sealing locking structure 42. The second gear set 1114B is spaced apart from the first gear set 1114A. The second gear set 1114B is used to engage with the sealing locking structure 42 and drive the sealing locking structure 42 to move during the movement along the first direction Z. The second gear set 1114B comprises a plurality of gears arranged along the first direction Z. The plurality of gears of the second gear set 1114B are arranged along the radial direction of the second gear set 1114B. The axial directions of the plurality of gears of the second gear set 1114B are parallel. The axial direction of the second gear set 1114B is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the second gear set 1114B is parallel to the second direction Y. The axial direction of the second gear set 1114B is parallel to the axial direction of the first gear unit 4211.

[0264] Similar to the above description, the plurality of gears of the first gear set 1114A can be engaged with the first driving member 421 in sequence to ensure that the first moving member 422 is moved into position. The first gear set 1114A is engaged with the first driving member 421 during the movement along the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to move the first moving member 422, so as to correspondingly open the first passage unit 4111. The first gear set 1114A is engaged with the first driving member 421 during the movement along the opposite direction of the first direction Z to drive the first driving member 421 to move the first moving member 422, so as to correspondingly close the first passage unit 4111.

[0265] The plurality of gears of the second gear set 1114B can be engaged with the second driving member 423 in sequence to ensure that the second moving member 424 is moved into position. The second gear set 1114B is used to engage with the second driving member 423, such as the third gear unit 4231 of the second gear set 1114B. The second gear set 1114B is engaged with the second driving member 423 during the movement along the first direction Z and drives the second driving member 423 to move the second moving member 424, so as to correspondingly open the second passage unit 4112. The second gear set 1114B is engaged with the third gear unit 4231 to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate, so as to drive the second moving member 424 to move and open the second passage unit 4112.

[0266] The second gear set 1114B engages with the second driving member 423 during movement in the opposite direction along the first direction Z, and drives the second driving member 423 to move the second moving member 424, so as to correspondingly close the second passage unit 4112. The second gear set 1114B engages with the third gear unit 4231, so as to drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move in the opposite direction, and closing the second passage unit 4112.

[0267] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the unlocking member includes at least two of the elastic body unit, the first rack unit, the second gear unit, and the gear set unit. The elastic body unit is configured to apply a force to the sealing locking structure during movement in the first direction, so as to move the sealing locking structure. The first rack unit, the second gear unit, and the gear set unit are respectively configured to engage with the sealing locking structure and drive the sealing locking structure to move during movement in the first direction.

[0268] For example, the unlocking member includes the elastic body unit and the first rack unit, and the elastic body unit and the first rack unit are oppositely arranged. The elastic body unit is configured to apply a force to the sealing locking structure during movement in the first direction, so as to move the sealing locking structure. During movement, the elastic body unit applies a force to the sealing locking structure, so as to move the sealing locking structure, thereby releasing the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, and thereby opening the first passage unit. During movement, the elastic body unit applies a force to the sealing locking structure, so as to move the sealing locking structure, thereby restoring the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, and thereby closing the first passage unit.

[0269] The first rack unit is configured to engage with the sealing locking structure during movement in the first direction, so as to move the sealing locking structure. During movement, the first rack unit engages with the sealing locking structure, so as to move the sealing locking structure, thereby releasing the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, and thereby opening the second passage unit. During movement, the first rack unit engages with the sealing locking structure, so as to move the sealing locking structure, thereby restoring the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, and thereby closing the second passage unit.

[0270] Of course, the position of the elastic body unit and the position of the first rack unit described above can be interchanged, and the present disclosure does not limit this. The first rack unit can engage with the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure to release the seal of the receiving structure by the seal locking structure and thereby open the first passage unit, or restore the seal of the receiving structure by the seal locking structure and thereby close the first passage unit. The elastic body unit can apply a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure to release the seal of the receiving structure by the seal locking structure and thereby open the second passage unit, or restore the seal of the receiving structure by the seal locking structure and thereby close the second passage unit.

[0271] It can be understood that the form of the structure included in the unlocking member described above is only for illustration, and the form of the structure included in the unlocking member can be adjusted according to actual conditions. At least two of the elastic body unit, the first rack unit, the second gear unit, and the gear set unit can be combined. The first gear unit of the first driving member can be driven by one of the elastic body unit, the first rack unit, the second gear unit, and the gear set unit. The third gear unit of the second driving member is driven by another one. In order to save space, the present disclosure will not be described again.

[0272] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 8 , the movement direction of the unlocking member 111 is opposite to that of the seal locking structure 42. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released or restored. The unlocking member 111 can move in the direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40, and the seal locking structure 42 can move in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40, thereby releasing the seal of the receiving structure 41. The unlocking member 111 can move in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40, and the seal locking structure 42 can move in the direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40, thereby restoring the seal of the receiving structure 41.

[0273] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 to 11 , the movement direction of the elastic body unit 1111 (the first elastic body 1111A, the second elastic body 1111B, and the third elastic body 1111C) is opposite to that of the seal locking structure 42.

[0274] The elastic body unit 1111 can move in the direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 can move in the opposite direction of the movement direction of the elastic body unit 1111 towards the outside of the cartridge 40, thereby releasing the seal of the receiving structure 41.

[0275] The first force application region D1 of the first elastic body 1111A is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the first elastic body 1111A. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be opened.

[0276] The second force application region D2 of the first elastic body 1111A is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the first elastic body 1111A. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be opened.

[0277] The third force application region D3 of the second elastic body 1111B is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the second elastic body 1111B. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be opened.

[0278] The fourth force application region D4 of the third elastic body 1111C is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the third elastic body 1111C. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be opened.

[0279] The elastic body unit 1111 is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the first direction Z. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be recovered.

[0280] The first force application region D1 of the first elastic body 1111A is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the first elastic body 1111A. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be closed.

[0281] The second force application region D2 of the first elastic body 1111A is movable in the direction toward the outside of the case 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the direction toward the inside of the case 40 in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the first elastic body 1111A. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be closed.

[0282] The third force application region D3 of the second elastic body 1111B is movable in a direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the second elastic body 1111B. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be closed.

[0283] The fourth force application region D4 of the third elastic body 1111C is movable in a direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the third elastic body 1111C. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be closed.

[0284] In the disclosed embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 、 Figures 12 to 14 The movement direction of the first rack unit 1112 (the first rack 1112A, the second rack 1112B, and the third rack 1112C) is opposite to the movement direction of the seal locking structure 42.

[0285] The first rack unit 1112 is movable in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in a direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the first rack unit 1112. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released.

[0286] The first engagement region E1 of the first rack 1112A is movable in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in a direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the first rack 1112A. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be opened.

[0287] The second engagement region E2 of the first rack 1112A is movable in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in a direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the first rack 1112A. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be opened.

[0288] The third engagement region E3 of the second rack 1112B is movable in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the first direction Z, and the first moving member 422 is movable in a direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the second rack 1112B. Thus, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be opened.

[0289] The fourth engagement region E4 of the third rack 1112C is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the third rack 1112C. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be opened.

[0290] The first rack unit 1112 is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be restored.

[0291] The first engagement region E1 of the first rack 1112A is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the first rack 1112A. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be closed.

[0292] The second engagement region E2 of the first rack 1112A is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the first rack 1112A. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be closed.

[0293] The third engagement region E3 of the second rack 1112B is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the second rack 1112B. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 can be closed.

[0294] The fourth engagement region E4 of the third rack 1112C is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the third rack 1112C. Thereby, the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 can be closed.

[0295] In the disclosed embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 15 the movement direction of the second gear unit 1113 (the first gear 1113A and the second gear 1113B) is opposite to the movement direction of the seal locking structure 42.

[0296] The second gear unit 1113 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the second gear unit 1113 toward the outside of the cartridge 40, whereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released.

[0297] The first gear 1113A is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the first gear 1113A toward the outside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 is opened.

[0298] The second gear 1113B is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the second gear 1113B toward the outside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 is opened.

[0299] The second gear unit 1113 is movable in the opposite direction to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40, whereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be restored.

[0300] The first gear 1113A is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the first gear 1113A toward the inside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the first passage unit 4111 is closed.

[0301] The second gear 1113B is movable in the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the second gear 1113B toward the inside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released, and the second passage unit 4112 is closed.

[0302] In the disclosed embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 16 the movement direction of the gear set unit 1114 (the first gear set 1114A and the second gear set 1114B) is opposite to the movement direction of the seal lock structure 42.

[0303] The gear set unit 1114 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the gear set unit 1114 toward the outside of the cartridge 40, whereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 can be released.

[0304] The first gear set 1114A is movable in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction of the movement direction of the first gear set 1114A towards the outside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 is released and the first passage unit 4111 is opened.

[0305] The second gear set 1114B is movable in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction of the movement direction of the second gear set 1114B towards the outside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 is released and the second passage unit 4112 is opened.

[0306] The gear set unit 1114 is movable in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 is restored.

[0307] The first gear set 1114A is movable in the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction of the movement direction of the first gear set 1114A towards the inside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 is released and the first passage unit 4111 is closed.

[0308] The second gear set 1114B is movable in the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40, and the first moving member 422 is movable in the opposite direction of the movement direction of the second gear set 1114B towards the inside of the cartridge 40. Thereby the seal of the receiving structure 41 is released and the second passage unit 4112 is closed.

[0309] In embodiments of the disclosure, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 8 the length of the portion of the unlocking member 111 acting on the seal locking structure 42 in the first direction Z is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the seal locking structure 42. Preferably, the length of the portion of the unlocking member 111 acting on the seal locking structure 42 in the first direction Z is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the seal locking structure 42 in the first direction Z. The movement distance of the unlocking member 111 in the first direction Z is not less than the movement distance of the seal locking structure 42 in the first direction Z. Thereby it is ensured that the unlocking member 111 has sufficient length to ensure that the seal locking structure 42 can be moved into position.

[0310] In embodiments of the disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 to 11 the length of the portion of the elastic body unit 1111 acting on the seal locking structure 42 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the seal locking structure 42.

[0311] The length of the portion of the first elastic body 1111A acting on the first drive member 421 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the first movement member 422. That is, the length of the first force application region D1 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the first movement member 422. Thus, the first force application region D1 of the first elastic body 1111A is ensured to have sufficient length, and the first movement member 422 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the first passage unit 4111.

[0312] The length of the portion of the first elastic body 1111A acting on the second drive member 423 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the second movement member 424. That is, the length of the second force application region D2 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the second movement member 424. Thus, the second force application region D2 of the first elastic body 1111A is ensured to have sufficient length, and the second movement member 424 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the second passage unit 4112.

[0313] The length of the portion of the second elastic body 1111B acting on the first drive member 421 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the first movement member 422. That is, the length of the third force application region D3 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the first movement member 422. Thus, the third force application region D3 of the second elastic body 1111B is ensured to have sufficient length, and the first movement member 422 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the first passage unit 4111.

[0314] The length of the portion of the third elastic body 1111C acting on the second drive member 423 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the second movement member 424. That is, the length of the fourth force application region D4 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the second movement member 424. Thus, the fourth force application region D4 of the third elastic body 1111C is ensured to have sufficient length, and the second movement member 424 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the second passage unit 4112.

[0315] In the disclosed embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 , Figures 12 to 14 The length of the portion of the first rack unit 1112 acting on the seal locking structure 42 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the seal locking structure 42.

[0316] The length of the portion of the first rack 1112A acting on the first drive member 421 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the first movement member 422. That is, the length of the first meshing region E1 is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the first movement member 422. Thus, the first meshing region E1 of the first rack 1112A is ensured to have sufficient length, and the first movement member 422 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the first passage unit 4111.

[0317] The length of the first rack 1112A acting on the portion of the second driving member 423 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the second moving member 424. That is, the length of the second engagement region E2 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the second moving member 424. Thus, the second engagement region E2 of the first rack 1112A is ensured to have sufficient length, and the second moving member 424 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the second passage unit 4112.

[0318] The length of the second rack 1112B acting on the portion of the first driving member 421 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the first moving member 422. That is, the length of the third engagement region E3 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the first moving member 422. Thus, the third engagement region E3 of the second rack 1112B is ensured to have sufficient length, and the first moving member 422 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the first passage unit 4111.

[0319] The length of the third rack 1112C acting on the portion of the second driving member 423 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the second moving member 424. That is, the length of the fourth engagement region E4 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the second moving member 424. Thus, the fourth engagement region E4 of the third rack 1112C is ensured to have sufficient length, and the second moving member 424 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the second passage unit 4112.

[0320] In the disclosed embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 、 Figure 15 The length of the second gear unit 1113 acting on the portion of the sealing locking structure 42 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the sealing locking structure 42. The "length of the second gear unit 1113 acting on the portion of the sealing locking structure 42" refers to the arc length corresponding to the portion of the sealing locking structure 42 acted on by the second gear unit 1113. Thus, the rotation of the second gear unit 1113 is ensured to be able to move the sealing locking structure by a sufficient distance.

[0321] The length of the first gear 1113A acting on the portion of the first driving member 421 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the first moving member 422. A suitable gear ratio is provided between the first gear 1113A and the first gear unit 4211 to ensure that the first gear 1113A is able to move the sealing locking structure 42 by a sufficient distance by driving the first gear unit 4211 to rotate. Thus, the first gear 1113A is ensured to have sufficient arc length, and the first moving member 422 is ensured to be able to move to the position to open or close the first passage unit 4111.

[0322] The length of the second gear 1113B acting on the part of the second driving member 423 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the second moving member 424. A proper gear ratio is set between the second gear 1113B and the third gear unit 4231 to ensure that the second gear 1113B can move the sealing and locking structure 42 by a sufficient distance by driving the third gear unit 4231 to rotate. Thus, the second gear 1113B has a sufficient arc length to ensure that the second moving member 424 can be moved to the position to open or close the second passage unit 4112.

[0323] In the disclosed embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 、 Figure 16 The length of the gear set unit 1114 acting on the part of the sealing and locking structure 42 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the sealing and locking structure 42. The length of the gear set unit 1114 acting on the part of the sealing and locking structure 42 refers to the sum of the arc lengths of the gears in the gear set unit 1114 acting on the part of the sealing and locking structure 42, which is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the sealing and locking structure 42. Thus, the rotation of the gear set unit 1114 can move the sealing and locking structure 42 by a sufficient distance.

[0324] The length of the first gear set 1114A acting on the part of the first driving member 421 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the first moving member 422. The first gear set 1114A includes at least two gears. The gear ratio of each gear in the first gear set 1114A to the first gear unit 4211 is set according to actual needs to ensure that the first gear unit 4211 can be driven by the first gear set 1114A to rotate by a sufficient distance after being driven by each gear in the first gear set 1114A in turn. Thus, the first gear set 1114A has a sufficient arc length to ensure that the first moving member 422 can be moved to the position to open or close the first passage unit 4111.

[0325] The length of the second gear set 1114B acting on the part of the second driving member 423 is greater than or equal to the moving distance of the second moving member 424. The second gear set 1114B includes at least two gears. The gear ratio of each gear in the second gear set 1114B to the third gear unit 4231 is set according to actual needs to ensure that the third gear unit 4231 can be driven by the second gear set 1114B to rotate by a sufficient distance after being driven by each gear in the second gear set 1114B in turn. Thus, the second gear set 1114B has a sufficient arc length to ensure that the second moving member 424 can be moved to the position to open or close the second passage unit 4112.

[0326] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 、 Figures 12 to 14As shown, in order to ensure that the first rack unit 1112 can drive the sealing and locking structure 42 to move, the distance between the outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 and the center axis of the developer container 1 in the radial direction of the developer container 1 adapted with the adapter 10 is M1.

[0327] The sealing and locking structure 42 comprises a first driving member 421, the first driving member 421 comprises a first gear unit 4211, and the first rack unit 1112 is used to engage with the first gear unit 4211 and drive the first gear unit 4211 to rotate in the process of moving in the first direction.

[0328] The distance between the addendum circle of the first gear unit 4211 and the center axis of the developer container 1 is M2, and the relationship is M1>M2. The distance between the center of the first gear unit 4211 and the center axis of the developer container 1 is M3, and the relationship is M1M3.

[0329] In the radial direction of the developer container 1, the outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 is greater than the distance from the addendum circle of the first gear unit 4211 to the axis center of the developer container 1. The outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 is less than the distance from the center of the first gear unit 4211 to the axis center of the developer container 1. Therefore, it can be ensured that the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 can contact the first gear unit 4211, and the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 can exert a force on the first gear unit 4211 to make the first gear unit 4211 rotate.

[0330] The sealing and locking structure 42 comprises a second driving member 423, the second driving member 423 comprises a third gear unit 4231, and the first rack unit 1112 is used to engage with the third gear unit 4231 and drive the third gear unit 4231 to rotate in the process of moving in the first direction.

[0331] The distance between the addendum circle of the third gear unit 4231 and the center axis of the developer container 1 is M4, and the relationship is M1>M4. The distance between the center of the third gear unit 4231 and the center axis of the developer container 1 is M5, and the relationship is M1M5.

[0332] In the radial direction of the developer container 1, the outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 is greater than the distance from the addendum circle of the third gear unit 4231 to the axis center of the developer container 1. The outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 is less than the distance from the center of the third gear unit 4231 to the axis center of the developer container 1. Therefore, it can be ensured that the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 can contact the third gear unit 4231, and the tooth of the first rack unit 1112 can exert a force on the third gear unit 4231 to make the third gear unit 4231 rotate.

[0333] In the disclosed embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 12 The unlocking structure 11 further comprises a communication member 112 which penetrates the unlocking structure 11 in the first direction. The communication member 112 is configured as a through hole. The developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40 through the communication member 112. The communication member 112 is in communication with the first passage unit 4111 in the open state.

[0334] Optionally, the second passage unit 4112 can be in the open state all the time. The communication member 112 is in communication with the second passage unit 4112 in the open state. Optionally, the communication member 112 is separated from the second passage unit 4112 in the closed state.

[0335] The communication member 112 comprises an open opening. The opening is open to the outside of the communication member 112. The passage member 411 of the receiving structure 41 can enter the communication member 112 through the open opening. Preferably, the shape of the communication member 112 matches the shape of the receiving structure 41 to avoid leakage of the developer 2.

[0336] When the unlocking structure 11 releases the seal of the seal locking structure 42, the passage member 411 (shown in Figure 20 ) is located in the communication member 112. When the unlocking member 111 releases the seal of the seal locking structure 42, the first passage unit 4111 is located in the communication member 112. The developer 2 can enter the first passage unit 4111 and enter the cartridge 40 through the first passage unit 4111. Thus, leakage of the developer 2 from the connection is avoided.

[0337] When the unlocking member 111 releases the seal of the seal locking structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, the second passage unit 4112 is located in the communication member 112. When the unlocking member 111 releases the seal of the seal locking structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, the gas can enter the developer 2 container through the second passage unit 4112. Thus, it is ensured that the developer 2 can enter the first passage unit 4111, and leakage of the developer 2 from the connection is avoided.

[0338] In embodiments of this disclosure, the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can be mounted on the surface of the injection structure 12. The injection structure 12 is used to connect to the body 20 of the developer container 1. The injection structure 12 can be configured as a nozzle, cap, or similar structure to allow developer in the developer container 1 to pass through. The unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can be mounted on the surface of the injection structure 12 facing the cartridge 40. The unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 is perpendicularly connected to the surface of the injection structure 12. In one possible implementation, the unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 of the adapter 10 can be configured as separate structures, detachably connected. The unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 is detachably connected to the surface of the injection structure 12. The unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can be connected to the injection structure 12 via a connector. Alternatively, the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can be connected to the injection structure 12 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism. In another possible implementation, the unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 of the adapter 10 can be constructed as a single unit. The unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 of the adapter 10 can be integrally molded by injection molding, or the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can be fixedly mounted onto the injection structure 12. For example, the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can be pasted onto the surface of the injection structure 12.

[0339] In embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figures 1 to 17 As shown, the adapter 10 also includes an injection structure 12, which connects the unlocking structure 11 and the body 20 of the developer container 1, allowing the developer 2 in the body 20 of the developer container 1 to pass through. The injection structure 12 may include the nozzle of an ink bottle. The developer container 1 includes an ink bottle. The nozzle can be connected to the body of the ink bottle. The injection structure 12 provides an outlet for the developer 2 in the body 20 to enter the receiving structure 41. Specifically, the unlocking structure 11 extends along a first direction Z into the receiving structure 41 of the cartridge 40 to release the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41. The first direction Z is parallel to the injection direction of the developer 2, or it can also be understood that the first direction Z is the direction of movement for the developer container 1 to be installed into the cartridge 40, and the opposite direction of the first direction Z is the direction of movement for the developer container 1 to be removed from the cartridge 40. The unlocking structure 11 unlocks the sealing locking structure 42 of the cartridge 40 to release the seal of the sealing locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41. Optionally, the unlocking structure 11 can unlock the sealing and locking structure 42 in the receiving structure 41, thus connecting the receiving structure 41 to the interior of the cartridge 40. Developer 2 can then enter the interior of the cartridge 40, completing the injection of developer 2. This means that developer 2 is added to the cartridge 40 after developer container 1 is installed, thereby preventing ink leakage from developer container 1 during installation and avoiding contamination of the receiving structure 41's channels.

[0340] The moving direction of the unlocking structure 11 on the injection structure 12 is opposite to the moving direction of the sealing locking structure 42. It is understood that the unlocking structure 11 can move in the direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the box 40, and the sealing locking structure 42 can move in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the box 40. Or it is understood that the unlocking structure 11 can move in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the box 40, and the sealing locking structure 42 can move in the direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the box 40.

[0341] The developer 2 is discharged through the injection structure 12 to replenish the developer 2 into the box 40. The developer container 1 comprises an ink bottle. The adapter 10 can be mounted on the ink bottle. The length direction of the unlocking structure 11 is parallel to the axial direction of the injection structure 12. The unlocking structure 11 is connected to the injection structure 12. In one possible implementation, the unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 can be configured as a split structure, and the unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 are detachably connected. In another possible implementation, the unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 can be configured as an integrated structure, and the unlocking structure 11 and the injection structure 12 can be integrally formed by injection molding, or the unlocking structure 11 is fixedly mounted on the injection structure 12. The unlocking structure 11 can extend into the receiving structure 41 in the first direction Z. The unlocking structure 11 can be moved by the movement of the injection structure 12. The injection structure 12 can move in the first direction Z to drive the unlocking structure 11 to move in the first direction Z. The first direction Z is parallel to the axial direction of the injection structure 12.

[0342] The injection structure 12 comprises a connecting member 121, which is further used for connecting with the body 20 of the developer container 1. In one possible implementation, the connecting member 121 is used for detachably connecting with the body 20 of the developer container 1. The connecting member 121 can be connected with the body 20 of the developer container 1 by threaded connection, which is simple in structure and convenient to operate. For example, the connecting member 121 comprises an internal thread, and the body 20 comprises an external thread, and the internal thread of the connecting member 121 and the external thread of the body 20 are connected together by threaded connection. The connecting member 121 can also be connected with the body 20 of the developer container 1 by clamping or the like. The connecting member 121 can be configured as a cylindrical structure. Of course, the connecting member 121 and the body 20 can be clamped together by a clamping member, which is not limited in the embodiment. In another possible implementation, the connecting member 121 and the body 20 can be fixedly connected. The connecting member 121 and the body 20 of the developer container 1 can be connected together by injection molding or integrally formed.

[0343] The connecting member 121 comprises a first wall unit 1211 and a second wall unit 1212, which are connected. The first wall unit 1211 and the second wall unit 1212 are connected perpendicularly. The first wall unit 1211 can be configured as a plate structure. The first wall unit 1211 intersects the first direction Z. In particular, the first wall unit 1211 is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The first wall unit 1211 can be configured as a circular structure. The second wall unit 1212 can be configured as a circular ring structure. The second wall unit 1212 is connected to the edge of the first wall unit 1211. The second wall unit 1212 is arranged around the first wall unit 1211. The second wall unit 1212 is arranged around the first wall unit 1211 along the first direction Z. The axial direction of the second wall unit 1212 is parallel to the first direction Z. The first wall unit 1211 and the second wall unit 1212 are fixedly connected together. The first wall unit 1211 and the second wall unit 1212 can be connected together by injection molding or integrally formed.

[0344] The first wall unit 1211 is used to connect the unlocking structure 11. The unlocking structure 11 can be mounted to the surface of the first wall unit 1211 facing the cartridge. The unlocking structure 11 is connected perpendicularly to the first wall unit 1211. In one possible implementation, the unlocking structure 11 and the first wall unit 1211 can be configured as a split structure, and the unlocking structure 11 and the first wall unit 1211 are detachably connected. The unlocking structure 11 can be connected to the first wall unit 1211 by a connecting piece. Alternatively, the unlocking structure 11 can be connected to the first wall unit 1211 by a clamping manner. In another possible implementation, the unlocking structure 11 and the first wall unit 1211 are fixedly connected. Alternatively, the unlocking structure 11 and the first wall unit 1211 can be configured as an integral structure, and the unlocking structure 11 and the first wall unit 1211 can be integrally formed by injection molding, or the unlocking structure 11 is fixedly mounted to the first wall unit 1211. For example, the unlocking structure 11 is pasted to the first wall unit 1211, and the like.

[0345] The second wall unit 1212 is used to connect the body 20 of the developer container 1. The inner surface of the second wall unit 1212 is connected to the outer surface of the body 20 of the developer container 1. In combination Figure 18 As shown, the body 20 of the developer container 1 comprises a mouth structure 21, which is connected to the injection structure 12. The mouth structure 21 is located at the free end of the body 20 of the developer container 1. The mouth structure 21 is open. The developer in the body 20 of the developer container 1 can be discharged through the mouth structure 21. The mouth structure 21 is connected to the second wall unit 1212.

[0346] In a possible implementation, the second wall unit 1212 is fixedly connected with the body 20 of the developer container 1. The second wall unit 1212 and the body 20 of the developer container 1 can be connected together by injection molding or integrally formed. In another possible implementation, the second wall unit 1212 is detachably connected with the body 20 of the developer container 1. The second wall unit 1212 can be connected with the body 20 of the developer container 1 by screwing. The inner surface of the second wall unit 1212 is provided with internal threads, and the outer surface of the body 20 of the developer container 1 is provided with external threads, and the internal threads and the external threads are screwed together. The second wall unit 1212 can be mounted to the body 20 of the developer container 1, so that the injection structure 12 is mounted to the body 20 of the developer container 1. The second wall unit 1212 can also be detached from the body 20 of the developer container 1, so that the injection structure 12 is detached from the body 20 of the developer container 1.

[0347] In order to make the injection structure 12 more firmly connected with the cartridge 40, the injection structure 12 further comprises a clamping member 122 for clamping with the cartridge 40. Thus, the clamping member 122 can keep the injection structure 12 connected with the cartridge 40, prevent the injection structure 12 from being detached, and prevent the injection structure 12 from being separated from the cartridge 40.

[0348] The clamping member 122 is connected to the first wall unit 1211. The clamping member 122 is connected perpendicularly with the first wall unit 1211. In a possible implementation, the clamping member 122 and the first wall unit 1211 can be configured as a split structure, and the clamping member 122 and the first wall unit 1211 are detachably connected. The surface of the clamping member 122 and the surface of the first wall unit 1211 are detachably connected together. The clamping member 122 can be connected with the first wall unit 1211 by a connector. Alternatively, the clamping member 122 can be connected with the first wall unit 1211 by clamping. In another possible implementation, the clamping member 122 and the first wall unit 1211 can be configured as an integral structure, and the clamping member 122 and the first wall unit 1211 can be integrally formed by injection molding, or the clamping member 122 is fixedly mounted to the first wall unit 1211. For example, the clamping member 122 is pasted to the surface of the first wall unit 1211.

[0349] To ensure that the unlocking member 111 can release the seal of the sealing and locking structure 42, the length of the engaging member 122 is L1, and the length of the unlocking member 111 is L2, which satisfy the relationship: L1 < L2. The length of the engaging member 122 along the first direction Z is L1. The length of the unlocking member 111 along the first direction Z is L2. The unlocking member 111 protrudes from the engaging member 122 along the first direction Z. Thus, it is ensured that when the engaging member 122 is engaged with the box 40, the unlocking member 111 releases the seal of the receiving structure by the sealing and locking structure 42.

[0350] As shown in FIG. 1, Figures 1 to 19 The present disclosure also provides a developer container 1, which comprises a body 20 of the developer container 1 and an adapter 10, the adapter 10 comprising an unlocking structure 11 and an injection structure 12, the injection structure 12 being used to connect the unlocking structure 11 and the body 20 of the developer container 1 and to pass the developer 2 in the body 20 of the developer container 1. In this way, the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 can release the seal of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing and locking structure 42 of the box 40, so that the developer 2 can enter the box 40, avoiding ink leakage of the developer container 1 and pollution of the channel of the receiving structure 41 caused by ink leakage. The unlocking structure 11 is connected to the body 20 of the developer container 1 through the injection structure 12. The adapter 10 is mounted to the body 20 of the developer container 1.

[0351] The unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 of the developer container 1 is the aforementioned unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10, which will not be described again below. The injection structure 12 of the adapter 10 of the developer container 1 is the aforementioned injection structure 12 of the adapter 10, which will not be described again below.

[0352] In a possible implementation manner, the body 20 of the developer container 1 is fixedly connected with the adapter 10. The body 20 of the developer container 1 and the adapter 10 can be connected together by means of injection molding or one-piece forming. In another possible implementation manner, the body 20 of the developer container 1 is detachably connected with the adapter 10. The adapter 10 and the body 20 of the developer container 1 are connected together by means of threaded connection. The adapter 10 can also be detached from the body 20 of the developer container 1.

[0353] Further, in a possible implementation manner, the body 20 of the developer container 1 is fixedly connected with the injection structure 12. The body 20 of the developer container 1 and the injection structure 12 can be connected together by means of injection molding or one-piece forming. In another possible implementation manner, the body 20 of the developer container 1 is detachably connected with the injection structure 12. The injection structure 12 and the body 20 of the developer container 1 are connected together by means of threaded connection. The injection structure 12 can also be detached from the body 20 of the developer container 1.

[0354] The inside of the body 20 is provided with the developer 2. The developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40 through the adapter 10. In order to facilitate the developer 2 to be discharged, the body 20 comprises a mouth structure 21, which is in communication with the inside of the body 20, for discharging the developer 2. The mouth structure 21 is located at the free end of the body 20 of the developer container 1. The mouth structure 21 is also used to connect with the adapter 10. The mouth structure 21 and the adapter 10 can be connected together in a threaded connection manner. In particular, the mouth structure 21 is connected to the injection structure 12. The mouth structure 21 is located in the injection structure 12. The developer 2 enters the injection structure 12 through the mouth structure 21.

[0355] In a possible implementation manner, the injection structure 12 is fixedly connected with the mouth structure 21. The injection structure 12 and the mouth structure 21 can be connected together in a way of injection molding or one-piece forming. In another possible implementation manner, the injection structure 12 is detachably connected with the mouth structure 21. The injection structure 12 can be connected with the mouth structure 21 in a threaded connection manner. The inner surface of the injection structure 12 is provided with an inner thread, and the outer surface of the mouth structure 21 is provided with an outer thread, the inner thread and the outer thread are threadedly connected together. The injection structure 12 can be mounted to the mouth structure 21, so that the injection structure 12 is mounted to the mouth structure 21, or the injection structure 12 is detached from the mouth structure 21.

[0356] In order to avoid the developer 2 in the body of the developer container 1 from leaking, the developer container 1 further comprises a sealer 30, which is used to seal the injection structure 12. The sealer 30 is located in the injection structure 12. In particular, the sealer 30 is located in the mouth structure 21.

[0357] The sealer 30 can also seal the communication member 112. The sealer 30 seals the communication member 112. In this way, the developer 2 is prevented from leaking. In particular, the sealer 30 can prevent the developer 2 from being discharged through the mouth structure 21 and the communication member 112. When the unlocking structure 11 releases the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42, the sealer 30 can also be released, and the developer 2 can enter the receiving structure 41.

[0358] Further, the sealer 30 comprises a sealing structure 31 and a support structure 32, the sealing structure 31 is connected to the body 20 through the support structure 32. The support structure 32 is located in the inside of the body 20. Optionally, the support structure 32 is located in the mouth structure 21. The support structure 32 is configured as a substantially cylindrical structure. The axial direction of the support structure 32 is parallel to the first direction Z. The support structure 32 can be engaged together with the mouth structure 21.

[0359] When the unlocking structure 11 releases the seal of the sealing and clamping structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, the sealing structure 31 opens the mouth structure 21 so that the passage member 411 of the receiving structure 41 communicates with the inside of the developer container 1.

[0360] When the unlocking structure 11 releases the seal of the sealing and clamping structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, the sealing structure 31 opens the mouth structure 21 so that the first passage unit 4111 communicates with the inside of the developer container 1. The receiving structure 41 applies a force to the sealing structure 31 in a direction towards the inside of the developer container 1 to push the sealing structure 31 to move in a direction towards the inside of the developer container 1. The receiving structure 41 can drive the sealing structure 31 to move in a direction opposite to the first direction Z to move the sealing structure 31 in the sealing position to the opening position. The sealing structure 31 can move in a direction away from the communication member 112. In this way, the sealing structure 31 can be spaced apart from the communication member 112 to open the mouth structure 21. The first passage unit 4111 can extend into the mouth structure 21. Preferably, the first passage unit 4111 of the receiving structure 41 can extend into the support structure 32. The receiving structure 41 can release the seal of the developer container 1 so that the developer 2 in the inside of the developer container 1 can enter the first passage unit 4111 of the receiving structure 41.

[0361] When the unlocking structure 11 releases the seal of the sealing and clamping structure 42 to the receiving structure 41, the sealing structure 31 opens the mouth structure 21 so that the second passage unit 4112 communicates with the inside of the developer container 1. The receiving structure 41 applies a force to the sealing structure 31 in a direction towards the inside of the developer container 1 to push the sealing structure 31 to move in a direction towards the inside of the developer container 1. The receiving structure 41 can drive the sealing structure 31 to move in a direction opposite to the first direction Z to move the sealing structure 31 in the sealing position to the opening position. The sealing structure 31 can move in a direction away from the communication member 112. In this way, the sealing structure 31 can be spaced apart from the communication member 112 to open the mouth structure 21. The second passage unit 4112 can extend into the mouth structure 21. Preferably, the second passage unit 4112 of the receiving structure 41 can extend into the support structure 32. The receiving structure 41 can release the seal of the developer container 1, and the second passage unit 4112 can balance the pressure in the inside of the developer container 1 and the pressure outside so that the developer 2 under the action of gravity can flow into the first passage unit 4111.

[0362] The sealing structure 31 is movably connected to the support structure 32 along the first direction Z. One end of the sealing structure 31 is used to close the communicating member 112. The sealing structure 31 is penetrated in the support structure 32. The support structure 32 comprises a guide member 321, the axial direction of the guide member 321 is parallel to the first direction Z. The other end of the sealing structure 31 is located in the guide member 321. For example, the guide member 321 comprises a hole, the hole penetrates the support structure 32 along the first direction Z. The sealing structure 31 is penetrated in the guide member 321. The sealing structure 31 is movable in the guide member 321. The guide member 321 can guide the movement of the sealing structure 31.

[0363] The sealing structure 31 is movable relative to the support structure 32 between the sealing position and the opening position. The sealing structure 31 is movable along the first direction Z between the sealing position and the opening position. The sealing structure 31 located in the sealing position closes the communicating member 112. The sealing structure 31 located in the sealing position is closely attached to the communicating member 112. The sealing structure 31 located in the sealing position can block the mouth structure 21 of the developer container 1. The sealing structure 31 located in the sealing position can prevent the developer 2 from being discharged to the outside of the developer container 1.

[0364] The sealing structure 31 located in the opening position is spaced apart from the communicating member 112, so that a part of the receiving structure 41 enters the mouth structure 21. The sealing structure 31 located in the opening position has a gap with the communicating member 112. The developer 2 in the inside of the body 20 enters the communicating member 112 through the gap between the sealing structure 31 located in the opening position and the communicating member 112. The first passage unit 4111 enters the mouth structure 21. The developer 2 in the inside of the body 20 can enter the first passage unit 4111 of the receiving structure 41.

[0365] The sealing device 30 further comprises a sealing plug structure 34, the sealing plug structure 34 is sleeved on the sealing structure 31. Optionally, the sealing structure 31 further comprises a limiting member 311, the limiting member 311 is used to limit the movement of the sealing plug structure 34. The sealing plug structure 34 is located between the limiting member 311 and the communicating member 112. The end of the sealing plug structure 34 along the first direction Z abuts against the limiting member 311.

[0366] The receiving structure 41 is capable of applying a force to the sealing structure 31 so that the sealing structure 31 is capable of moving. The unlocking structure 11 moves in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40, and the receiving structure 41 correspondingly moves in the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the inside of the developer container 1. The receiving structure 41 moves into the mouth structure 21 through the communication member 112. The receiving structure 41 abuts against the sealing structure 31. The receiving structure 41 applies a force to the sealing structure 31 to push the sealing structure 31 to move. The receiving structure 41 is capable of driving the sealing structure 31 to move in the opposite direction of the first direction Z.

[0367] The sealing plug structure 34 is capable of moving in the first direction Z between the sealing position and the open position. The sealing plug structure 34 in the sealing position closes the communication member 112. The sealing plug structure 34 in the sealing position abuts against the communication member 112. The sealing plug structure 34 in the sealing position is capable of plugging the mouth structure 21 of the developer container 1. The sealing plug structure 34 in the sealing position is capable of preventing the developer 2 from being discharged towards the outside of the developer container 1.

[0368] Preferably, the sealer 30 further comprises a first sealing ring structure 35 located in the mouth structure 21. The first sealing ring structure 35 abuts against the inner surface of the injection structure 12. The first sealing ring structure 35 is located between the sealing plug structure 34 and the injection structure 12. The first sealing ring structure 35 prevents the developer 2 from leaking. The first sealing ring structure 35 comprises a through hole corresponding to the communication member 112. The sealing plug structure 34 in the sealing position abuts against the first sealing ring structure 35 to seal the through hole. The sealing plug structure 34 in the open position is spaced apart from the first sealing ring structure 35 to open the through hole.

[0369] The sealing plug structure 34 in the open position is spaced apart from the communication member 112 to allow a part of the receiving structure 41 to enter the mouth structure 21. The sealing plug structure 34 in the open position has a gap between the sealing plug structure 34 and the communication member 112. The developer 2 inside the body 20 enters the communication member 112 through the gap between the sealing plug structure 34 in the open position and the communication member 112.

[0370] To facilitate the return of the sealing structure 31, the sealer 30 further comprises an elastic structure 33. The two ends of the elastic structure 33 are respectively in abutment with the support structure 32 and the sealing structure 31 along the first direction Z. The elastic structure 33 is capable of exerting an elastic force on the sealing structure 31 to move the sealing structure 31 towards the direction of the communicating member 112. The one end of the elastic structure 33 along the first direction Z is in abutment with the support structure 32. For example, the one end of the elastic structure 33 along the first direction Z is in abutment with the guide member 321. The other end of the elastic structure 33 along the first direction Z is in abutment with the sealing structure 31. The other end of the elastic structure 33 along the first direction Z is in abutment with the limiting member 311. The movement of the sealing structure 31 is capable of causing the elastic deformation of the elastic structure 33. The elastic structure 33 is capable of elastic deformation along the first direction Z.

[0371] The sealing structure 31 in the open position compresses the elastic structure 33. The sealing structure 31 in the sealing position moves towards the inside of the developer container 1 to compress the elastic structure 33. The elastic structure 33 is elastically deformed to generate an elastic force. The elastic structure 33 exerts an elastic force on the sealing structure 31 in the open position to return to the sealing position. The elastic structure 33 exerts an elastic force on the sealing structure 31 in the open position along the first direction Z towards the direction of the communicating member 112. The elastic force is capable of moving the sealing structure 31 in the open position to the sealing position.

[0372] Of course, the sealing structure 31 in the open position can also return to the sealing position by other means, for example, the sealing structure 31 in the open position can also return to the sealing position under the action of gravity, which is not limited in the present embodiment.

[0373] The developer container 1 of the present disclosure has an adapter 10 of the unlocking structure 11, which drives the sealing locking structure 42 of the cartridge 40 through the adapter 10, pulls up the sealing locking structure 42 of the cartridge 40 to unseal to replenish the developer 2, prevents other incompatible or poor developers 2 from being added to the cartridge 40, and avoids affecting printing.

[0374] Preferably, the developer 2 can be ink, the developer container 1 can be an ink bottle, the cartridge 40 can be an ink tank or a device for storing ink for printing, and the image forming device can be a printer. In this way, the developer container 1 of the present disclosure unseals the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the unlocking structure 11 to move the sealing locking structure 42 of the cartridge 40 to replenish ink, prevents other incompatible ink or poor ink from being added to the printer, and avoids affecting the printing quality or causing the risk of clogging the print head or the print head running out of ink.

[0375] As Figures 1 to 7 , Figures 20 to 28As shown, the present disclosure also provides a cartridge 40, the cartridge 40 comprising a receiving structure 41 and a seal locking structure 42, the receiving structure 41 being open towards the outside of the cartridge 40. In combination Figure 1 As shown, the receiving structure 41 is configured to receive the developer container 1. The developer container 1 comprises the adapter 10, the adapter 10 comprising the unlocking structure 11, the unlocking structure 11 extending into the receiving structure 41 along the first direction Z. The seal locking structure 42 is configured to seal the receiving structure 41. The seal locking structure 42 cooperates with the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 and is unlocked to release the seal of the seal locking structure 42 on the receiving structure 41.

[0376] The seal locking structure 42 can seal the receiving structure 41 of the cartridge 40, which can avoid ink leakage of the developer container 1 during installation into the cartridge 40 and ink leakage leading to channel contamination. When the seal locking structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41, the developer 2 cannot enter the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41. When the seal locking structure 42 releases the seal, the developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41. Thus, safety and stability are ensured.

[0377] The developer container 1 is the aforementioned developer container 1, which will not be described again below. The adapter 10 is the aforementioned adapter 10, which will not be described again below. The unlocking structure 11 is the aforementioned unlocking structure 11, which will not be described again below. The injection structure 12 is the aforementioned injection structure 12, which will not be described again below.

[0378] The receiving structure 41 is configured to allow the developer 2 to enter. Specifically, the receiving structure 41 comprises a channel member 411, which can allow the developer to enter the inside of the cartridge 40. The channel member 411 comprises a first channel unit 4111, which is configured to replenish the developer 2. The first channel unit 4111 is open towards the outside of the cartridge 40. For example, the first channel unit 4111 can be an ink injection channel unit, through which ink can enter the cartridge 40.

[0379] The first channel unit 4111 can be sealed by the seal locking structure 42. The seal locking structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41 to close the first channel unit 4111. The seal locking structure 42 seals the first channel unit 4111 to separate the first channel unit 4111 from the inside of the cartridge 40. When the seal locking structure 42 does not release the seal of the first channel unit 4111, the developer cannot enter the inside of the cartridge 40. The seal locking structure 42 can protect the cartridge 40 from ink leakage of the developer container during installation into the cartridge 40 and ink leakage leading to channel contamination.

[0380] The sealing locking structure 42 releases the sealing of the receiving structure 41 to open the first passage unit 4111. The adapter can release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42. The adapter 10 can release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing structure when the developer container 1 replenishes the developer to the cartridge 40. In particular, the unlocking structure 11 can release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing structure. The first passage unit 4111 communicates with the outside of the cartridge 40. The first passage unit 4111 is used for the developer 2 to enter. The developer 2 in the developer container 1 can enter the first passage unit 4111 to replenish the developer 2 to the cartridge 40.

[0381] The first passage unit 4111 is located in the communicating member 112. When the unlocking structure 11 releases the sealing of the first passage unit 4111 by the sealing locking structure 42, the first passage unit 4111 communicates with the inside of the cartridge 40. The developer 2 can enter the first passage unit 4111. A part of the first passage unit 4111 is located in the communicating member 112. The first passage unit 4111 enters the mouth structure 21 through the communicating member 112 and releases the sealing of the communicating member 112 by the sealer 30. In this way, the developer container 1 can avoid ink leakage and ink leakage caused by passage pollution during installation to the cartridge 40.

[0382] The sealing locking structure 42 comprises a first driving member 421 and a first moving member 422. The first driving member 421 drives the first moving member 422 to move under the action of the unlocking structure 11. The unlocking structure 11 drives the first driving member 421 in the same way as the unlocking structure 11 drives the first driving member 421 as described above, which will not be repeated here. The rotation of the first driving member 421 can open or close the first passage unit 4111. The first driving member 421 can move to drive the first moving member 422 to move to release or restore the sealing of the first passage unit 4111 by the first moving member 422, and correspondingly open and close the first passage unit 4111.

[0383] The movement of the first driving member 421 can be rotation, movement or a combination of the two. The first moving member 422 can move in the first direction Z. The first moving member 422 moves in the first direction Z under the action of the first driving member 421. The moving direction of the first moving member 422 is opposite to the moving direction of the unlocking structure 11.

[0384] When the unlocking structure 11 unseals the seal of the seal locking structure 42, the first passage unit 4111 is opened. The first moving member 422 is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40. The first moving member 422 is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40 under the action of the first driving member 421. The first passage unit 4111 in the opened state is in communication with the inside of the developer 2 container. The first passage unit 4111 in the opened state is in communication with the inside of the cartridge 40.

[0385] When the unlocking structure 11 does not rotate the first driving member 421, the first passage unit 4111 in the opened state is closed. The first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40. The first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 under the action of the first driving member 421. The first passage unit 4111 in the closed state is separated from the inside of the cartridge 40.

[0386] The first driving member 421 drives the first moving member 422 to move between the first communication position and the first closed position under the action of the unlocking structure 11. The first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction. The first moving member 422 is movable in the first direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40. The first moving member 422 is further movable in the direction opposite to the first direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40. The first moving member 422 in the first closed position is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction toward the outside of the cartridge 40 to the first communication position.

[0387] The first moving member 422 in the first closed position seals the first passage unit 4111. The first passage unit 4111 is separated from the inside of the cartridge 40. The first passage unit 4111 and the inside of the cartridge 40 are not in communication. The developer 2 in the first passage unit 4111 does not enter the inside of the cartridge 40 through the first moving member 422 in the first closed position.

[0388] The first passage unit 4111 is in communication with the inside of the cartridge 40 through the first moving member 422 in the first communication position. The developer 2 enters the inside of the cartridge 40 through the first passage unit 4111 and the first moving member 422 in the first communication position. Thus, the replenishment of the developer 2 is completed.

[0389] Preferably, the first driving member 421 includes a first gear unit 4211 rotatable to drive the first moving member 422 to move. The axial direction of the first gear unit 4211 is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the first gear unit 4211 is parallel to the second direction Y.

[0390] The unlocking structure 11 is capable of driving the first gear unit 4211 to rotate. The unlocking structure 11 drives the first gear unit 4211 in the same way as the unlocking structure 11 drives the first gear unit 4211 as described above, which will not be described again here. The first gear unit 4211 is capable of rotating around the second direction Y. The first gear unit 4211 rotating drives the first moving member 422 to move. The first gear unit 4211 rotating is capable of driving the first moving member 422 to move along the first direction Z.

[0391] The first moving member 422 comprises a second rack unit 4221, which is engaged with the first gear unit 4211. The second rack unit 4221 is capable of moving along the first direction Z. The first gear unit 4211 rotating is capable of driving the second rack unit 4221 to move along the first direction Z. The second rack unit 4221 is capable of moving along the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40. The second rack unit 4221 is also capable of moving along the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40.

[0392] Of course, the first driving member 421 can also comprise other structures, such as a connecting rod mechanism, etc., which can be actuated by the unlocking structure 11 to drive the first moving member 422 to move, which is not limited in the present embodiment.

[0393] Further, the first moving member 422 further comprises a first moving unit 4222, which is connected with the second rack unit 4221 along the first direction Z. The first moving unit 4222 is closer to the inside of the cartridge 40 than the second rack unit 4221 along the first direction Z. The first moving unit 4222 is provided with a first port 4222A. The first port 4222A penetrates the first moving unit 4222. The first port 4222A penetrates the first moving unit 4222 along the third direction X. The third direction X is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The third direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0394] The first channel unit 4111 is in communication with the inside of the cartridge 40 through the first port 4222A in the first communication position. The developer in the first channel unit 4111 moves to the inside of the cartridge 40 through the first port 4222A in the first communication position. Thus, the replenishment of the developer is completed.

[0395] The receiving structure 41 further comprises a receiving cavity member 412, which is open along the direction of the opposite direction of the first direction Z towards the outside of the cartridge 40. The receiving cavity member 412 is used to accommodate the unlocking structure 11. The open opening of the receiving cavity member 412 enables the unlocking structure 11 to enter. The unlocking structure 11 is capable of entering the receiving cavity member 412 of the receiving structure 41 along the first direction Z. The first moving member 422 and the receiving cavity member 412 are respectively located on both sides of the first driving member 421.

[0396] A portion of the first driving member 421 is positioned in the receiving cavity member 412. The unlocking structure 11 can apply a force to the first driving member 421 after entering the receiving cavity member 412. The unlocking structure 11 can be in contact with the first driving member 421 positioned in the receiving cavity member 412. The unlocking structure 11 applies a force to the first driving member 421 positioned in the receiving cavity member 412, so that the first driving member 421 rotates. In this way, the unlocking structure 11 can move the first moving member 422 (such as the second rack unit 4221) by driving the first driving member 421 (such as the first gear unit 4211) to rotate.

[0397] The passage member 411 can further include a second passage unit 4112 for ventilation. The second passage unit 4112 can be a ventilation passage member. One end of the second passage unit 4112 is open toward the outside of the cartridge 40.

[0398] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 can be always in an open state. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second passage unit 4112 is closed when the sealing and locking structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41, and is opened when the sealing and locking structure 42 unseals the receiving structure 41. The second passage unit 4112 can also be sealed by the sealing and locking structure 42 to close the second passage unit 4112. The sealing and locking structure 42 can also unseal the other end of the second passage unit 4112 to open the second passage unit 4112. When both the first passage unit 4111 and the second passage unit 4112 are in an open state, the developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40.

[0399] The sealing and locking structure 42 seals the other end of the second passage unit 4112 to separate the other end of the second passage unit 4112 from the inside of the cartridge 40. The sealing and locking structure 42 seals the other end of the second passage unit 4112 to separate the other end of the second passage unit 4112 from the inside of the cartridge 40. Gas does not enter the developer container 1 through the second passage unit 4112.

[0400] The sealing locking structure 42 releases the sealing of the other end of the second channel unit 4112, so that the other end of the second channel unit 4112 communicates with the inside of the cartridge 40 and the outside of the cartridge 40. Gas (especially air) can enter the second channel unit 4112 and enter the developer container 1 through the second channel unit 4112. The cartridge 40 further comprises a housing structure 43 provided with a vent 433A. The vent 433A communicates the inside and the outside of the cartridge 40. The gas outside the cartridge 40 can enter the inside of the cartridge 40 through the vent 433A. The adapter 10 can release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 of the cartridge 40 by the sealing locking structure 42, and the gas can enter the developer container 1 through the second channel unit 4112, so as to maintain the balance of air pressure and ensure that the developer 2 can move into the cartridge 40.

[0401] The second channel unit 4112 is located in the communicating member 112. When the unlocking structure 11 releases the sealing of the other end of the second channel unit 4112 by the sealing locking structure 42, the second channel unit 4112 communicates with the inside of the cartridge 40. Part of the second channel unit 4112 is located in the communicating member 112. The second channel unit 4112 enters the mouth structure 21 through the communicating member 112, and releases the sealing of the communicating member 112 by the sealer 30.

[0402] The sealing locking structure 42 comprises a second driving member 423 and a second moving member 424. The second driving member 423 drives the second moving member 424 to move under the action of the unlocking structure 11. The unlocking structure 11 drives the second driving member 423 in the same way as the foregoing, which will not be described here. The rotation of the second driving member 423 can open or close the second channel unit 4112. The second driving member 423 can move, thereby driving the second moving member 424 to move, so as to release or restore the sealing of the second channel unit 4112 by the second moving member 424, and correspondingly open and close the second channel unit 4112.

[0403] The movement of the second driving member 423 can be rotation, movement or a combination of the two. The second moving member 424 can move in the first direction Z. The second moving member 424 moves in the first direction Z under the action of the second driving member 423. The moving direction of the second moving member 424 is opposite to the moving direction of the unlocking structure 11.

[0404] When the unlocking structure 11 unseals the seal of the seal locking structure 42, the second passage unit 4112 is opened. The second moving member 424 is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40. The second moving member 424 is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40 under the action of the second driving member 423. The second passage unit 4112 in the opened state is in communication with the inside of the developer container 1. The second passage unit 4112 in the opened state is in communication with the inside of the cartridge 40.

[0405] When the unlocking structure 11 does not rotate the second driving member 423, the second passage unit 4112 in the opened state is closed. The second moving member 424 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40. The second moving member 424 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40 under the action of the second driving member 423. The second passage unit 4112 in the closed state is separated from the inside of the cartridge 40.

[0406] The second driving member 423 drives the second moving member 424 to move between the second communication position and the second closed position under the action of the unlocking structure 11. The second moving member 424 is movable in the first direction Z. The second moving member 424 is movable in the first direction Z toward the inside of the cartridge 40. The second moving member 424 is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40. The second moving member 424 in the second closed position is movable in the direction opposite to the first direction Z toward the outside of the cartridge 40 to the second communication position.

[0407] The second moving member 424 in the second closed position seals the other end of the second passage unit 4112. The second passage unit 4112 is separated from the inside of the cartridge 40. The second passage unit 4112 and the inside of the cartridge 40 are not in communication. The developer 2 in the second passage unit 4112 does not enter the inside of the cartridge 40 through the second moving member 424 in the second closed position. The gas does not enter the inside of the developer container 1 through the second moving member 424 in the second closed position.

[0408] The other end of the second passage unit 4112 is in communication with the inside and the outside of the cartridge 40 through the second moving member 424 in the second communication position. The gas can enter the developer container 1 through the second passage unit 4112, thereby maintaining the balance of the air pressure and ensuring that the developer 2 can move to the cartridge 40.

[0409] Preferably, the second drive member 423 includes a third gear unit 4231 rotatable to drive the second moving member 424 to move. The axial direction of the third gear unit 4231 is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The axial direction of the third gear unit 4231 is parallel to the second direction Y.

[0410] The unlocking structure is capable of driving the third gear unit 4231 to rotate. The manner in which the unlocking structure drives the third gear unit 4231 is the same as the aforementioned manner, which will not be described herein again. The third gear unit 4231 is rotatable about the second direction Y. The rotation of the third gear unit 4231 drives the second moving member 424 to move. The rotation of the third gear unit 4231 is capable of driving the second moving member 424 to move along the first direction Z.

[0411] The second moving member 424 includes a third rack unit 4241 engaged with the third gear unit 4231. The third rack unit 4241 is movable along the first direction Z. The rotation of the third gear unit 4231 is capable of driving the third rack unit 4241 to move along the first direction Z. The third rack unit 4241 is movable along the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40. The third rack unit 4241 is also movable along the first direction Z in the opposite direction towards the outside of the cartridge 40.

[0412] Of course, the second drive member 423 can also include other structures, such as a linkage mechanism, etc., which can be actuated by the unlocking structure to drive the second moving member 424 to move, which will not be limited in the present embodiment.

[0413] Further, the second moving member 424 also includes a second moving unit 4242 connected with the third rack unit 4241 along the first direction Z. The second moving unit 4242 is closer to the inside of the cartridge 40 than the third rack unit 4241 along the first direction Z. The second moving unit 4242 is provided with a second port 4242A. The second port 4242A penetrates the second moving unit 4242. The second port 4242A penetrates the second moving unit 4242 along a third direction X. The third direction X is perpendicular to the first direction Z. The third direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0414] The second passage unit 4112 is in communication with the inside and the outside of the cartridge 40 through the second port 4242A in the second communication position. The gas enters the second passage unit 4112 through the second port 4242A in the second communication position, and enters the developer container through the second passage unit 4112. Thus, the aeration is completed.

[0415] The receiving structure 41 further comprises a receiving cavity member 412, which is open in a direction opposite to the first direction Z and towards the outside of the cartridge 40. The receiving cavity member 412 is configured to receive the unlocking structure 11. The opening of the receiving cavity member 412 is configured to allow the unlocking structure 11 to enter. The unlocking structure 11 is configured to enter the receiving cavity member 412 of the receiving structure 41 in the first direction Z. The second moving member 424 is located on both sides of the second driving member 423 respectively with the receiving cavity member 412.

[0416] A portion of the second driving member 423 is located in the receiving cavity member 412. The unlocking structure 11 is configured to apply a force to the second driving member 423 after entering the receiving cavity member 412. The unlocking structure 11 is configured to contact the second driving member 423 located in the receiving cavity member 412. The unlocking structure 11 is configured to apply a force to the second driving member 423 located in the receiving cavity member 412, so that the second driving member 423 rotates. In this way, the unlocking structure 11 is configured to drive the second moving member 424 (such as the third rack unit 4241) to move by driving the second driving member 423 (such as the third gear unit 4231) to rotate.

[0417] In order to ensure air pressure balance, the second channel unit 4112 protrudes from the first channel unit 4111 in the direction opposite to the first direction Z. The second channel unit 4112 protrudes from the first channel unit 4111 in the direction opposite to the first direction Z and towards the outside of the cartridge 40. One end of the second channel unit 4112 protrudes from one end of the first channel unit 4111 in the direction opposite to the first direction Z. In this way, air pressure balance is ensured, so that the developer 2 can be smoothly injected into the cartridge 40.

[0418] The cartridge 40 further comprises a receiving structure 49 connected to the housing structure 43. The housing structure 43 further comprises a top wall 434 provided with the receiving structure 41. The receiving structure 49 is connected to the top wall 434. The receiving structure 49 is provided protruding from the top wall 434. The receiving structure 49 is provided protruding from the top wall 434 in the first direction Z. The receiving structure 49 is sleeved to the outside of the receiving structure 41. The receiving structure 49 is configured as a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0419] In order to facilitate the return of the sealing and locking structure 42, the cartridge 40 further comprises a return structure 44 connected to the sealing and locking structure 42. Specifically, the return structure 44 can be configured as an elastic member. One end of the return structure 44 in the first direction Z is in abutment with the housing structure 43. Alternatively, one end of the return structure 44 in the first direction Z is in abutment with the receiving structure 49. The other end of the return structure 44 in the first direction Z is in abutment with the sealing and locking structure 42. When the unlocking structure 11 no longer applies a force to the sealing and locking structure 42, the return structure 44 applies an elastic force to the sealing and locking structure 42 to return the sealing and locking structure 42.

[0420] For example, when the unlocking structure 11 no longer exerts a force on the first gear unit 4211, the return structure 44 exerts an elastic force on the second rack unit 4221 to return the second rack unit 4221 to the first closed position. When the unlocking structure 11 no longer exerts a force on the third gear unit 4231, the return structure 44 exerts an elastic force on the third rack unit 4241 to return the third rack unit 4241 to the second closed position.

[0421] The casing structure 43 contains the developer 2. In order to ensure that the developer 2 is provided to the image forming apparatus main unit, the casing structure 43 is provided with a partition structure 45 to divide the inside of the casing structure 43. The inside of the casing structure 43 is divided by the partition structure 45 into a first chamber member 452 and a second chamber member 453, the first chamber member 452 being closer to the receiving structure 41 than the second chamber member 453 in the first direction Z. The second chamber member 453 is provided with a connection hole for connection with the image forming apparatus main unit. The developer 2 in the second chamber member 453 can enter the image forming apparatus main unit through the connection hole.

[0422] The receiving structure 41 and the sealing lock structure 42 are provided with a second sealing ring structure 47 to prevent the developer 2 from leaking. The sealing lock structure 42 and the casing structure 43 are provided with a third sealing ring structure 48 to prevent the developer 2 from leaking. Preferably, the casing structure 43 further comprises a containing shell member 433 connected with the inside of the casing structure 43. The containing shell member 433 is connected with a top wall 434 of the casing structure 43. The sealing lock structure 42 is provided in the containing shell member 433. The sealing lock structure 42 and the containing shell member 433 are provided with the third sealing ring structure 48.

[0423] The containing shell member 433 is further provided with a vent 433A penetrating the containing shell member 433. The vent 433A communicates the inside of the cartridge 40 with the outside. The gas outside the cartridge 40 enters the cartridge 40 through the vent 433A. In particular, the gas outside the cartridge 40 enters the containing shell member 433 through the vent 433A. The second passage unit 4112 communicates with the vent 433A through the second port 4242A in the second communication position. The gas outside the cartridge 40 enters the second port 4242A in the second communication position through the vent 433A and moves into the second passage unit 4112 through the second port 4242A. Thus, the air pressure is balanced. The partition structure 45 is provided with a communication port member 451 penetrating the partition structure 45 in the thickness direction of the partition structure 45. The communication port member 451 is used to communicate the first chamber member 452 and the second chamber member 453. The communication port member 451 is openable.

[0424] The cartridge 40 further comprises a swing structure 46, which is located in the housing structure 43. Preferably, the swing structure 46 is located in the first chamber member 452. The swing structure 46 is movable relative to the housing structure 43 to open or close the communication port member 451.

[0425] When the swing structure 46 closes the communication port member 451, the first chamber member 452 and the second chamber member 453 are separated. The developer 2 in the first chamber member 452 cannot enter the second chamber member 453 through the closed communication port member 451.

[0426] When the swing structure 46 opens the communication port member 451, the first chamber member 452 and the second chamber member 453 are communicated. The first chamber member 452 and the second chamber member 453 are communicated through the communication port member 451. The developer 2 in the first chamber member 452 can enter the second chamber member 453 through the opened communication port member 451. Thus, the developer 2 can be supplied to the image forming apparatus.

[0427] The swing structure 46 is movable between an open position and a closed position. The swing structure 46 is swingable between the open position and the closed position. The swing structure 46 in the open position opens the communication port member 451. The swing structure 46 in the open position is spaced apart from the communication port member 451. The swing structure 46 in the closed position blocks the communication port member 451.

[0428] When the seal and lock structure 42 unseals the receiving structure 41, the swing structure 46 in the open position is spaced apart from the communication port member 451 to open the communication port member 451. When the seal and lock structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41, the swing structure 46 in the closed position blocks the communication port member 451.

[0429] Preferably, the seal and lock structure 42 is movable in a first direction Z. The seal and lock structure 42 is connected to the swing structure 46. The seal and lock structure 42 is connected to the swing structure 46 at an end thereof in the first direction Z. The seal and lock structure 42 is movable in the first direction Z to move the swing structure 46.

[0430] The seal and lock structure 42 in the closed position is movable in the opposite direction of the first direction Z to a communicated position toward the outside of the cartridge 40 to pull the swing structure 46 in the open position to the closed position. The swing structure 46 in the closed position blocks the communication port member 451. The developer 2 in the first chamber member 452 cannot enter the second chamber member 453 through the blocked communication port member 451.

[0431] The sealing and locking structure 42 in the communicating position can be moved in the first direction Z towards the inside of the cartridge 40 to the closed position, and the pressing of the swing structure 46 in the closed position moves to the open position. The swing structure 46 in the open position is spaced apart from the communicating port member 451. The swing structure 46 in the open position opens the communicating port member 451. The developer 2 in the first chamber member 452 can enter the second chamber member 453 through the open communicating port member 451. More specifically, the developer container 1 moves outwardly to be separated from the receiving structure 41. The unlocking structure no longer exerts force on the sealing and locking structure 42. The second rack unit 4221 and the third rack unit 4241 are pressed down, and the connecting unit 4612 of the swing structure 46 moves downwardly, so that the blocking unit 4611 of the swing structure 46 moves to the open position.

[0432] The swing structure 46 comprises a swing member 461 and a pivot member 462, and the swing member 461 rotates around the pivot member 462. The pivot member 462 is connected to the housing structure 43, and the swing member 461 is hinged to the pivot member 462. The swing member 461 is configured as a substantially rod-like structure. The pivot member 462 can be configured as a pivot shaft. One end of the pivot shaft is connected to the housing structure 43. The other end of the pivot shaft is hinged to the swing member 461. The axial direction of the pivot shaft is parallel to the second direction Y. The swing member 461 is provided with a pivot hole, and the pivot hole is sleeved to the pivot shaft. The axial direction of the pivot hole is parallel to the second direction Y. The pivot hole can rotate relative to the pivot shaft. The swing member 461 can swing relative to the pivot shaft. In order to facilitate the return, the swing structure 46 is connected to the housing structure 43 through a swing elastic member 463. The swing elastic member 463 can be used as the elastic recovery of the swing member 461.

[0433] Further, the swing member 461 comprises a blocking unit 4611 and a connecting unit 4612, and the pivot member 462 is located between the blocking unit 4611 and the connecting unit 4612. The blocking unit 4611 and the connecting unit 4612 are respectively located at both ends of the swing member 461 along the third direction. The connecting unit 4612 is connected to the sealing and locking structure 42. The connecting unit 4612 and the sealing and locking structure 42 are connected together through a connecting piece. The connecting unit 4612 and the sealing and locking structure 42 are pivotably connected together. The connecting unit 4612 and the second moving unit 4242 are pivotably connected together. The movement of the sealing and locking structure 42 can drive the pivot member 462 to swing. The movement of the sealing and locking structure 42 can drive the connecting unit 4612 to move, and in turn drive the blocking unit 4611 to swing.

[0434] The moving direction of the sealing and locking structure 42, such as the second moving unit 4242, is opposite to the moving direction of the blocking unit 4611. When the sealing and locking structure 42 moves towards the baffle structure 45, the blocking unit 4611 moves away from the baffle structure 45. When the sealing and locking structure 42 moves away from the baffle structure 45, the blocking unit 4611 moves towards the baffle structure 45.

[0435] The sealing and locking structure 42 can drive the blocking unit 4611 to move between the open position and the closed position. The blocking unit 4611 in the open position opens the communication port member 451. The blocking unit 4611 in the open position is spaced apart from the communication port member 451. The blocking unit 4611 in the closed position blocks the communication port member 451. The blocking unit 4611 in the closed position is tightly fitted with the communication port member 451. The blocking unit 4611 is provided with a sealing cap. The sealing cap in the closed position can be tightly fitted with the communication port member 451.

[0436] In order to more clearly observe the inside of the box 40, the box 40 further comprises a sealing film 432 for sealing the shell structure 43. The sealing film 432 can be made of transparent material. In this way, the operator can observe the swinging of the swinging structure 46 through the sealing film 432.

[0437] In order to make the injection structure more firmly connected with the box 40, the shell structure 43 is further provided with a matching member 431, and the injection structure 12 is provided with a clamping member 122, which is clamped with the matching member 431. Thus, the clamping member 122 and the matching member 431 can keep the injection structure 12 connected with the box 40, prevent the injection structure 12 from being separated, and prevent the injection structure 12 from being separated from the box 40. The receiving structure 49 is provided with the matching member 431. The outer surface of the receiving structure 49 is provided with the matching member 431.

[0438] One of the clamping member 122 and the matching member 431 is configured as a buckle, and the other is configured as a clamping groove. The buckle is connected with the clamping groove. For example, the clamping member 122 is configured as a buckle, and the matching member 431 is configured as a clamping groove, and the buckle protrudes outward from the surface of the injection structure 12. The clamping groove is recessed inward from the outer surface of the receiving structure 49. The buckle is clamped with the clamping groove. Of course, the clamping member 122 can also be configured as a clamping groove, and the matching member 431 is configured as a buckle, which is not limited in the embodiment. Thus, the injection structure 12 can be kept connected with the box 40, the injection structure 12 can be prevented from being separated, and the injection structure 12 can be prevented from being separated from the box 40.

[0439] Figures 1 to 7 The process of adding specific replenishing developer 2 is shown. The specific process is as follows:

[0440] The adapter 10 of the unlocking structure 11 having the first rack unit 1112 (the first rack unit 1112 is shown in Figure 14 ) is first inserted in alignment with the receiving structure 49 of the cartridge 40. Then the engagement member 122 and the mating member 431 (the mating member 431 is shown in Figure 22 ) are aligned and pressed.

[0441] When the sealed lock structure 42 of the cartridge 40 seals the receiving structure 41, the first port 4222A, the second port 4242A, and the vent port 433A (the vent port 433A is shown in Figure 23 ) of the cartridge 40 are sealed. As the developer container 1 is gradually pressed, the unlocking structure 11 unseals the seal of the receiving structure 41 by the sealed lock structure 42. In combination with Figure 14 and Figure 28 , the third engagement region E3 engages with the first gear unit 4211. The fourth engagement region E4 engages with the third gear unit 4231. At this time, the first port 4222A, the second port 4242A, and the vent port 433A of the cartridge 40 are gradually switched from the sealed state to the open state.

[0442] The engagement member 122 of the developer container 1 is buckled into the mating member 431 of the receiving structure 41, at which time the first port 4222A, the second port 4242A, and the vent port 433A of the cartridge 40 are completely open. Thus, the developer 2 can be smoothly replenished.

[0443] When the developer 2 is at a position where the other end of the second passage unit 4112 is leveled, the developer 2 is replenished, and the developer container 1 stops replenishment.

[0444] After the developer 2 is filled, the developer container 1 is pulled out. The third engagement region E3 drives the first gear unit 4211 to rotate, and the second rack unit 4221 moves in a direction toward the inside of the cartridge 40. The fourth engagement region E4 drives the third gear unit 4231 to rotate, and the third rack unit 4241 moves toward the inside of the cartridge 40. The communication port member 451 (the communication port member 451 is shown in Figure 22 ) is opened. The cartridge 40 can provide the developer 2 to the image forming apparatus.

[0445] The developer container 1 is pulled out.

[0446] The present disclosure also provides an image forming apparatus including at least one cartridge 40 described above.

[0447] According to the image forming apparatus of the present disclosure, the image forming apparatus includes at least one cartridge 40 described above, and the cartridge 40 includes a receiving structure 41 and a sealed lock structure 42, and the receiving structure 41 is open toward the outside of the cartridge 40. In combination with Figure 1As shown, the receiving structure 41 is configured to receive the developer container 1. The developer container 1 comprises the adapter 10, which comprises the unlocking structure 11 extending into the receiving structure 41 along the first direction Z. The sealing locking structure 42 is configured to seal the receiving structure 41. The sealing locking structure 42 cooperates with the unlocking structure 11 of the adapter 10 and is unlocked to release the sealing of the receiving structure 41 by the sealing locking structure 42.

[0448] The sealing locking structure 42 can seal the receiving structure 41 of the cartridge 40, which can avoid ink leakage of the developer container 1 during installation to the cartridge 40 and contamination of the channel caused by the ink leakage. When the sealing locking structure 42 seals the receiving structure 41, the developer 2 cannot enter the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41. When the sealing locking structure 42 releases the sealing, the developer 2 can enter the cartridge 40 through the receiving structure 41. Thus, safety and stability are ensured.

[0449] The developer container 1 is the aforementioned developer container 1, which will not be described again below. The adapter 10 is the aforementioned adapter 10, which will not be described again below. The unlocking structure 11 is the aforementioned unlocking structure 11, which will not be described again below. The injection structure 12 is the aforementioned injection structure 12, which will not be described again below. The cartridge 40 is the aforementioned cartridge 40, which will not be described again below.

[0450] The cartridge 40 can provide the developer to the image forming apparatus. The cartridge 40 provides the developer to the image forming apparatus through the connecting hole. In particular, the cartridge 40 can provide the developer to the image forming apparatus.

[0451] The image forming apparatus comprises a plurality of cartridges 40 arranged in a row. Alternatively, the plurality of cartridges 40 are arranged side by side. In this way, the installation to the image forming apparatus body is facilitated, and space is saved. The developers in the plurality of cartridges 40 are all different, so as to provide different colors of developers to the image forming apparatus.

[0452] Unless otherwise defined, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the terms "mounting", "setting", and the like, can mean that one component is directly attached to another component, or that one component is attached to another component through an intermediate component. The features described in one embodiment herein can be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the features are not applicable to the other embodiment or are otherwise stated.

[0453] The present disclosure has been described through the above-described embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are for the purpose of example and illustration only, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure to the scope of the described embodiments. Furthermore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and that various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure according to the teachings of the present disclosure, and that such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the present disclosure as claimed. The scope of protection of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adapter, characterized in that, The adapter comprises: an unlocking structure for extending into a receiving structure of the cartridge in a first direction to release a seal of a seal locking structure of the cartridge on the receiving structure; the unlocking structure comprises an unlocking member for moving the seal locking structure to release or restore the seal of the seal locking structure on the receiving structure; the unlocking member comprises a first rack unit for engaging with and moving the seal locking structure during movement in the first direction; or, the unlocking member comprises a second gear unit or a gear set unit for engaging with and moving the seal locking structure during movement in the first direction; or, the unlocking member comprises at least two of an elastomer unit, a first rack unit, a second gear unit and a gear set unit; the elastomer unit is configured to apply a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during movement in the first direction; the first rack unit, the second gear unit and the gear set unit are respectively configured to engage with and move the seal locking structure during movement in the first direction.

2. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, The unlocking member comprises an elastomer unit configured to apply a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during movement in the first direction.

3. The adapter of claim 2, wherein, The elastomer unit comprises a first elastomer comprising a first force application region; the first force application region applies a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during movement of the first elastomer in the first direction.

4. The adapter of claim 3, wherein, The first elastomer further comprises a second force application region disposed opposite the first force application region; the first force application region and the second force application region respectively apply forces to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during movement of the first elastomer in the first direction.

5. The adapter of claim 3, wherein, The elastomer unit further comprises a second elastomer spaced apart from the first elastomer, the second elastomer comprising a third force application region disposed opposite the first force application region; the third force application region applies a force to the seal locking structure to move the seal locking structure during movement of the second elastomer in the first direction.

6. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, When the unlocking member comprises a first rack unit, the first rack unit comprises a first rack comprising a first engagement region; the first engagement region engages with and moves the seal locking structure during movement of the first rack in the first direction.

7. The adapter of claim 6, wherein, The first rack further comprises a second meshing region, which is arranged opposite to the first meshing region; during the movement of the first rack in the first direction, the sealing locking structure is meshed with and moved by the first meshing region and the second meshing region respectively.

8. The adapter of claim 6, wherein, The first rack unit further comprises a second rack, which is arranged spaced apart from the first rack; the second rack comprises a third meshing region, which is arranged opposite to the first meshing region; during the movement of the second rack in the first direction, the sealing locking structure is meshed with and moved by the third meshing region.

9. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, When the unlocking member comprises a second gear unit, the second gear unit comprises a first gear, which is used for meshing with and moving the sealing locking structure during the movement in the first direction.

10. The adapter of claim 9, wherein, The second gear unit further comprises a second gear, which is arranged spaced apart from the first gear; the second gear is used for meshing with and moving the sealing locking structure during the movement in the first direction; the meshing part of the first gear and the sealing locking structure is arranged opposite to the meshing part of the second gear and the sealing locking structure.

11. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, When the unlocking member comprises a gear set unit, the gear set unit comprises a first gear set, which is used for meshing with and moving the sealing locking structure during the movement in the first direction.

12. The adapter of claim 11, wherein, The gear set unit further comprises a second gear set, which is arranged spaced apart from the first gear set; the second gear set is used for meshing with and moving the sealing locking structure during the movement in the first direction.

13. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, The movement direction of the unlocking member is opposite to that of the sealing locking structure.

14. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, The length of the part of the sealing locking structure acted on by the unlocking member is greater than or equal to the movement distance of the sealing locking structure.

15. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, When the unlocking member comprises a first rack unit, the distance between the outer edge of the tooth of the first rack unit and the center axis of the developer container in the radial direction of the developer container adapted with the adapter is M1; the sealing locking structure comprises a driving member, which comprises a gear unit, the first rack unit is used for meshing with and rotating the gear unit during the movement in the first direction; the distance between the addendum circle of the gear unit and the center axis of the developer container is M2, the distance between the center of the gear unit and the center axis of the developer container is M3, The relationship M1>M2, M1M3 is satisfied.

16. The adapter of claim 1, wherein, The unlocking structure comprises a communication member, which penetrates through the unlocking structure in the first direction.

17. The adapter of claim 16, wherein, When the unlocking member releases the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, the channel member of the receiving structure is located in the communication member.

18. The adapter of any one of claims 1-17, wherein, The adapter further comprises: An injection structure for connecting the unlocking structure and the body of the developer container and allowing the developer in the body of the developer container to pass through.

19. The adapter of claim 18, wherein, The injection structure comprises a connecting member comprising a first wall unit for connecting the unlocking structure and a second wall unit for connecting the body of the developer container.

20. The adapter of claim 19, wherein The first wall unit is fixedly connected with the unlocking structure, or the first wall unit is detachably connected with the unlocking structure.

21. The adapter of claim 19, wherein, The injection structure further comprises a clamping member connected to the first wall unit, the clamping member being used for clamping with the cartridge.

22. The adapter of claim 21, wherein, The length of the clamping member is L1, the length of the unlocking member of the unlocking structure is L2, and the relationship L1 23. The adapter of claim 19, wherein The second wall unit is fixedly connected with the body of the developer container, or the second wall unit is detachably connected with the body of the developer container.

24. A developer container characterized by comprising: The developer container comprises the body of the developer container and the adapter of any one of claims 18-23.

25. The developer container according to claim 24, wherein The body comprises a mouth structure located in the injection structure and connected with the injection structure.

26. The developer container of claim 25, wherein, The developer container further comprises a sealing device, the unlocking structure comprises a communication member, and the sealing device is located in the mouth structure and used for sealing the communication member.

27. The developer container of claim 26, wherein, The sealing device comprises a sealing structure and a support structure, and the sealing structure is movably connected to the support structure in a first direction.

28. The developer container of claim 27, wherein, When the unlocking structure releases the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing locking structure, the sealing structure opens the mouth structure, so that the channel member of the receiving structure communicates with the inside of the developer container.

29. The developer container of claim 27, wherein, The sealing structure is movable relative to the support structure between a sealing position and an opening position, The sealing structure in the sealing position seals the communication member, The sealing structure in the opening position is spaced apart from the communication member, so that a part of the receiving structure enters the mouth structure.

30. The developer container of claim 27, wherein, The sealing device further comprises an elastic structure, and two ends of the elastic structure are respectively abutted against the support structure and the sealing structure in the first direction.

31. The developer container of claim 30, wherein, The elastic structure is elastically deformable in the first direction, the sealing structure is movable relative to the support structure between a sealing position and an opening position, The sealing structure in the opening position compresses the elastic structure, The elastic structure exerts an elastic force on the sealing structure in the opening position to return to the sealing position.

32. The developer container of claim 27, wherein, The support structure further comprises a guide member, one end of the sealing structure seals the communication member, and the other end of the sealing structure is located in the guide member.

33. A cartridge, characterized by, The cartridge comprises: a receiving structure open to an outside of the cartridge for receiving a developer container comprising an adapter, the adapter comprising an unlocking structure extending into the receiving structure in a first direction; a sealing lock structure for sealing the receiving structure, and the sealing lock structure cooperating with the unlocking structure of the adapter and being unlocked to release the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing lock structure; the unlocking structure comprising an unlocking member for moving the sealing lock structure to release or restore the sealing of the receiving structure by the sealing lock structure; the unlocking member comprising a first rack unit for engaging with and moving the sealing lock structure in the first direction; or, the unlocking member comprising a second gear unit or a gear set unit for engaging with and moving the sealing lock structure in the first direction; or, the unlocking member comprising at least two of an elastomer unit, a first rack unit, a second gear unit and a gear set unit; the elastomer unit for applying a force to the sealing lock structure to move the sealing lock structure in the first direction; the first rack unit, the second gear unit, the gear set unit respectively for engaging with and moving the sealing lock structure in the first direction.

34. The cartridge of claim 33, wherein, the receiving structure comprising a passage member comprising a first passage unit open to the outside of the cartridge, the first passage unit for replenishing a developer; the sealing lock structure sealing the first passage unit to separate the first passage unit from an inside of the cartridge, the sealing lock structure releasing the sealing of the first passage unit to communicate the first passage unit with the inside of the cartridge.

35. The cartridge of claim 34, wherein, the sealing lock structure comprising a first driving member and a first moving member, the first driving member driving the first moving member to move between a first communicating position and a first closing position under the action of the unlocking structure.

36. The cartridge of claim 35, wherein, the first moving member in the first closing position seals the first passage unit, the first passage unit is communicated with the inside of the cartridge by the first moving member in the first communicating position.

37. The cartridge of claim 35, wherein, the first driving member comprises a first gear unit, the first gear unit rotating to drive the first moving member to move in a first direction.

38. The cartridge of claim 37, wherein, the first moving member comprises a second rack unit, the second rack unit engaging with the first gear unit, the first gear unit rotating to drive the second rack unit to move in the first direction.

39. The cartridge of claim 38, wherein, The first moving member further comprises a first moving unit connected with the second rack unit in the first direction, the first moving unit is provided with a first opening penetrating the first moving unit, and the first passage unit is communicated with the inside of the box through the first opening in the first communication position.

40. The cartridge of claim 35, wherein, The receiving structure comprises a receiving cavity member, the first moving member and the receiving cavity member are respectively located on two sides of the first driving member, and the receiving cavity member is used for accommodating the unlocking structure.

41. The cartridge of claim 34, wherein, The passage member further comprises a second passage unit, one end of the second passage unit is open to the outside of the box, and the second passage unit is used for ventilation. The sealing locking structure seals the other end of the second passage unit, so that the other end of the second passage unit is separated from the inside of the box. The sealing locking structure unseals the other end of the second passage unit, so that the other end of the second passage unit is communicated with the inside and outside of the box.

42. The cartridge of claim 41, wherein, The sealing locking structure comprises a second driving member and a second moving member, the second driving member drives the second moving member to move between a second communication position and a second closing position under the action of the unlocking structure.

43. The box of claim 42, wherein The second moving member in the second closing position seals the other end of the second passage unit, The other end of the second passage unit is communicated with the inside and outside of the box through the second moving member in the second communication position.

44. The cartridge of claim 42, wherein, The second driving member comprises a third gear unit, and rotation of the third gear unit can drive the second moving member to move in the first direction.

45. The cartridge of claim 44, wherein, The second moving member comprises a third rack unit, the third rack unit is engaged with the third gear unit, and rotation of the third gear unit can drive the third rack unit to move in the first direction.

46. The cartridge of claim 45, wherein, The second moving member further comprises a second moving unit connected with the third rack unit in the first direction, the second moving unit is provided with a second opening penetrating the second moving unit, and the second passage unit is communicated with the inside and outside of the box through the second opening in the second communication position.

47. The cartridge of claim 42, wherein, The receiving structure comprises a receiving cavity member, the second moving member and the receiving cavity member are respectively located on two sides of the second driving member, and the receiving cavity member is used for accommodating the unlocking structure.

48. The cartridge of claim 41, wherein, The second passage unit protrudes from the first passage unit in the first direction.

49. The cartridge of claim 33, wherein, The box further comprises a shell structure and a return structure, two ends of the return structure in the first direction are respectively abutted with the shell structure and the sealing locking structure.

50. The cartridge of any of claims 33-49, wherein, The box further comprises a shell structure, a partition structure is arranged in the shell structure to separate the inside of the shell structure, and the partition structure is provided with a communication opening member.

51. The cartridge of claim 50, wherein, The box further comprises a swing structure, the swing structure is located in the shell structure, and the swing structure is movable relative to the shell structure to open or close the communication opening member.

52. The cartridge of claim 51, wherein, The swing structure is movable between an open position and a closed position, The swing structure in the open position opens the communication port member, The swing structure in the closed position closes the communication port member.

53. The cartridge of claim 52, wherein The swing structure in the open position is spaced apart from the communication port member to open the communication port member when the seal lock structure releases the seal of the receiving structure, The swing structure in the closed position closes the communication port member when the seal lock structure seals the receiving structure.

54. The cartridge of claim 51, wherein, The swing structure includes a swing member and a pivot member, the pivot member is connected to the housing structure, and the swing member is hinged to the pivot member.

55. The cartridge of claim 54, wherein, The swing member includes a closing unit and a connecting unit, the pivot member is located between the closing unit and the connecting unit, the connecting unit is connected to the seal lock structure, and the seal lock structure moves to drive the closing unit to swing.

56. The cartridge of claim 50, wherein, The housing structure further includes a fitting member, and the injection structure is provided with a clamping member, the clamping member and the fitting member are clamped together.

57. An image forming apparatus, characterized by comprising: The image forming apparatus includes at least one cartridge as claimed in any one of claims 33-56.

58. The image forming apparatus of claim 57, wherein, The image forming apparatus includes a plurality of cartridges, and the plurality of cartridges are arranged in a row.

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