Developer replenishment container

Abstract

The invention provides a developer supply container which is used for being detachably connected with a printer filling part and comprises a containing part, a base and a releasing part. The containing part is provided with an inner cavity which is used for containing a developing agent (developing consumables such as carbon powder or printing ink). The base is connected with the containing part, the base is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port can be communicated with the inner cavity so that the developer can be discharged from the inner cavity to the outside of the developer supply container through the discharge port. The releasing part protrudes from the end, away from the containing part, of the base in the direction away from the containing part. The end, away from the base, of the releasing piece comprises an end face perpendicular to the rotation axis of the developer supply container, and the end face is used for abutting against the driven inclined face so that the releasing piece can be used for driving the limiting component to rotate around the rotation axis. The developing agent supply container is low in structural complexity, so that the working reliability of the developing agent supply container is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of image forming equipment, and in particular to a developer supply container. Background Art

[0002] Existing printers use toner as a developer. When the toner in the printer's container is consumed, a developer supply container needs to be detachably connected to the printer's filling unit so that the developer can flow from the developer supply container through the filling unit into the printer's container to complete the developer replenishment operation.

[0003] The filling unit of a conventional printer includes a valve member and a restricting member. While developer can be replenished after the valve member is opened, the movement of the valve member is restricted by the restricting member. Therefore, the restricting member must first be rotated a certain angle before the restricting member can release the restriction on the valve member. When the user installs the developer supply container in the printer, the release member of the developer supply container drives the restricting member to rotate. However, the structure of the release member used to drive the restricting member in conventional technology is relatively complex, resulting in poor operational reliability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a developer supply container, the developer supply container of the present application has a relatively low structural complexity, so that the working reliability of the developer supply container of the present application is relatively high.

[0005] The present application provides a developer supply container for removably connecting to a printer filling unit. The developer supply container includes a container, a base, and a release member. The container includes an inner cavity for accommodating developer (developer consumables such as toner or ink). The base is connected to the container and includes a discharge port that is communicable with the inner cavity so that the developer can be discharged from the inner cavity through the discharge port to the exterior of the developer supply container. The release member protrudes from an end of the base facing away from the container in a direction away from the container. The end of the release member facing away from the base includes an end surface perpendicular to the rotation axis of the developer supply container, the edge of which is configured to abut against a driven inclined surface, thereby driving the release member to rotate a limiting member about the rotation axis. When the limiting member rotates from a position where it is restrained by a valve member to a position where it is released from restraint, the valve member is opened, allowing the developer in the developer supply container to enter the interior of the printer from the inner cavity of the container, through the discharge port and the passageway of the opened valve member, thereby completing the developer replenishment operation. Compared with the developer supply container in the prior art, the driving structure used to drive the limiting component to rotate in the release member of the developer supply container of the present application is less complex. The developer supply container of the present application can drive the limiting component to rotate to the position where the limiting connection with the valve component is released more smoothly. That is, the developer supply container of the present application has a higher degree of working reliability and the user experience is better.

[0006] Optionally, the release member includes a first part and a second part that are connected to each other, and the extension direction of the first part and the extension direction of the second part intersect from the perspective of the protruding direction of the release member; the end face of the first part facing away from the end of the base is the first end face, and the end face of the second part facing away from the end of the base is the second end face; the edge of the first end face is used to abut against the driven inclined surface, and / or the edge of the second end face is used to abut against the driven inclined surface.

[0007] Optionally, the first end surface has a first edge, the second end surface has a second edge, the first edge and the second edge are arranged perpendicular to the protruding direction of the release member, and the first edge and / or the second edge are used to abut against the driven inclined surface.

[0008] Optionally, the straight line on which the first edge lies is parallel to, collinear with, or intersects with the straight line on which the second edge lies.

[0009] Optionally, the first end surface and the second end surface are coplanar; or the first end surface and the second end surface are spaced apart and parallel along the protruding direction of the releasing member.

[0010] Optionally, the first part includes a first planar side wall, the first planar side wall is connected to the first end face, and the first planar side wall is perpendicular to the first end face, and the intersection of the first planar side wall and the first end face forms a first edge; the second part includes a second planar side wall, the second planar side wall is connected to the second end face, and the second planar side wall is perpendicular to the second end face, and the intersection of the second planar side wall and the second end face forms a second edge.

[0011] Optionally, the first planar sidewall and the second planar sidewall are coplanar or parallel.

[0012] Optionally, from a perspective along the protruding direction of the release member, the first portion is structured as an arc-shaped plate, and the second portion protrudes from an outer curved side wall of the first portion along a protruding direction perpendicular to the release member.

[0013] Optionally, the end of the base facing away from the receiving member includes a step portion, the step portion includes a first step surface and a second step surface, the first step surface and the second step surface are spaced apart along the protruding direction of the release member, and the first step surface is closer to the receiving member than the second step surface;

[0014] The first part extends from the first step surface along the protruding direction of the release member, the second part extends from the second step surface along the protruding direction of the release member, and the step wall located between the first step surface and the second step surface in the step portion is also connected to the first part.

[0015] Optionally, the developer supply container includes at least two releasing members, and the at least two releasing members are circumferentially arrayed on the base. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a restricting member in a specific embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 An assembly diagram of a restricting member and a developer supply container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 A perspective view of the base and the release member;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part A;

[0021] Figure 5 is the force analysis diagram;

[0022] Figure 6 It is the torque analysis diagram;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of part B;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of part C in the middle;

[0025] Figure 9 A bottom view of the release member;

[0026] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional view of the base and the release member from another perspective.

[0027] 10-developer supply container;

[0028] 1- receiving member;

[0029] 2- base;

[0030] 21-discharge outlet;

[0031] 22-step part;

[0032] 221-first step surface;

[0033] 222-second step surface;

[0034] 223-step wall;

[0035] 3-Release parts;

[0036] 3a-end face;

[0037] 31-Part I;

[0038] 311-first end surface;

[0039] 311a-first edge;

[0040] 312-first planar side wall;

[0041] 313-external curved sidewall;

[0042] 32-Part II;

[0043] 321- second end surface;

[0044] 321a-second edge;

[0045] 322-second planar side wall;

[0046] 20-limiting member;

[0047] 201-driven inclined plane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In order to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] It should be clear that the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "an", "the" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0051] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein simply describes a relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A alone, A and B together, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0052] The embodiment of the present application provides a developer supply container, which relates to the technical field of image forming equipment (such as printers, copiers, etc.). The developer supply container is used to be detachably connected to the printer filling part. The printer filling part includes a valve member (not shown in the figure) and a Figure 1 The limiting member 20 shown can be connected to the valve member in a limiting manner, that is, the limiting member 20 can keep the valve member reliably in a closed state. When the limiting member 20 rotates to a set position around its own rotation axis O1, the limiting member 20 and the valve member are released from the limiting connection relationship, so that the valve member can be opened by an external force, thereby allowing the developer to be replenished to the interior of the printer through the filling part. Among them, the limiting member 20 includes a driven inclined surface 201 located at the top of the limiting member 20, and the surface of any part of the driven inclined surface 201 intersects with the rotation axis O1, or in other words, the angle between the surface of any part of the driven inclined surface 201 and the rotation axis O1 is an acute angle or an obtuse angle. The specific structure and working principle of the valve member and the limiting member in the filling part of the printer are all existing technologies and will not be repeated here.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, the developer supply container 10 of the embodiment of the present application includes a container 1, a base 2 and a release member 3. The container 1 is provided with an inner cavity (not shown in the figure) for accommodating developer (development consumables such as toner or ink). Figure 3As shown, the base 2 is connected to the container 1, and the base 2 is provided with a discharge port 21, which can be communicated with the inner cavity so that the developer can be discharged from the inner cavity to the outside of the developer supply container 10 through the discharge port 21. The discharge port 21 can be communicated with the passage of the opened valve member (not shown in the figure) of the printer filling part, so that the developer can be replenished to the interior of the printer through the discharge port 21 and the passage of the opened valve member in sequence. Please refer to Figure 3 As shown, the release member 3 protrudes from the end of the base 2 away from the container 1 in a direction away from the container 1 (for example, in a direction Z), wherein the direction Z is parallel to the rotation axis O2 of the developer supply container. The end of the release member 3 away from the base 2 includes an end surface 3a (for example, a portion of the end surface 3a) perpendicular to the rotation axis O2 of the developer supply container. Figure 4 As shown), the edge of the end surface 3a is used to abut against the driven inclined surface 201, so that the release member 3 drives the limiting member 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1. Figure 2 The dotted line in the center of the container 1 is the structural section line. Figure 3 The middle dotted line is the structural boundary line.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, in actual use, the user can operate the developer supply container 10 to approach the limiting member 20 in a direction parallel to the rotation axis O1 of the limiting member 20 (for example, direction Z) so that the developer supply container 10 is closer to the limiting member 20. Figure 4 The edge of the end face 3a of the release member 3 is in contact with the driven inclined surface 201 of the restricting member 20. The user continues to operate the developer supply container 10 to move in the direction Z so that the edge of the end face 3a of the release member 3 presses the driven inclined surface 201. Figure 5 As shown in the force analysis diagram, during the movement of the release member 3 along the direction Z, the release member 3 will apply a force F1 to the driven inclined surface 201. There is a set acute angle between the direction of the force F1 and the direction Z (the size of the acute angle depends on the inclination of the driven inclined surface 201 relative to the horizontal plane). The position of the driven inclined surface 201 that abuts the edge of the end face 3a of the release member 3 serves as the action position of the force F1. The force F1 is decomposed to form a force F2 along the direction Z and a force F3 along the direction perpendicular to the direction Z. Since the limiting member 20 bears the support force f2 of other parts in the printer filling part, the support force f2 and the force F2 are reaction forces to each other, so the limiting member 20 does not have a movement tendency along the direction Z, but the limiting member 20 will move due to the force F3. Please refer to Figure 6 As shown, from the perspective of the rotation axis O1, the direction of the force F3 does not pass through the rotation axis O1 of the limiting member 20 ( Figure 6(The position of the symbol "×" in the figure represents the position of the rotation axis O1). In other words, there is a moment arm L (the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the rotation axis) between the direction of the force F3 and the rotation axis O1. That is, the force F3 can generate a torque M on the limiting member 20, and this torque M can cause the limiting member 20 to rotate about the rotation axis O1. When the limiting member 20 is rotated from a position where it is limitedly connected to the valve member (not shown) to a position where it is released from the limited connection with the valve member, the valve member can be opened, thereby allowing the developer in the developer supply container 10 to enter the interior of the printer from the inner cavity of the container 1 through the discharge port 21 and the passage of the opened valve member, thereby completing the operation of replenishing the developer. Compared with the developer supply container in the prior art, the driving structure for driving the limiting member 20 to rotate in the release member 3 of the developer supply container 10 in the embodiment of the present application is less complex. The developer supply container 10 in the embodiment of the present application can relatively smoothly drive the limiting member 20 to rotate to the position where the limiting connection with the valve member is released. That is, the developer supply container 10 in the embodiment of the present application has a higher degree of working reliability and a better user experience.

[0055] The end of the releasing member 3 facing away from the base 2 may have a length dimension along the direction Z, or in other words, the end of the releasing member 3 facing away from the base 2 may have a certain volume.

[0056] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), at least a portion of the surface structure of the end surface 3 a may be used to abut against the driven inclined surface 201 , so that the release member 3 drives the limiting component 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1 .

[0057] Alternatively, see Figure 7-Figure 8 As shown, the release member 3 includes a first portion 31 (a structure protruding along the direction Z) and a second portion 32 (a structure protruding along the direction Z) connected to each other. The perspective along the protruding direction of the release member 3 (for example, the direction Z) is, or, please refer to Figure 9 As shown, from a perspective along the protruding direction of the reverse release member 3 (e.g., direction Z), the extension direction of the first portion 31 (e.g., direction i) and the extension direction of the second portion 32 (e.g., direction j) intersect. With this arrangement, either the first portion 31 or the second portion 32 can serve as a structural reinforcement or support for the other, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the release member 3 and reducing the likelihood of damage, cracking, breaking, or bending of the release member 3 due to the squeezing force during the rotation of the restricting member 20. Therefore, the developer supply container 10 of this embodiment has a high degree of operational reliability and a better user experience.

[0058] Alternatively, observe along the protruding direction of the release member 3 (eg, direction Z), or refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, from the perspective of the protruding direction (e.g., direction Z) of the reverse release member 3, if the developer supply container 10 has a rotation axis O2 corresponding to the rotation axis O1 of the limiting member 20, the structure of the first part 31 is an arc-shaped plate, the first part 31 has an outer curved side wall 313, and the second part 32 protrudes from the outer curved side wall 313 of the first part 31 along a protruding direction perpendicular to the release member 3 (e.g., direction Z), that is, the second part 32 extends radially from the outer curved side wall 313 away from the rotation axis O2. The release member 3 of this embodiment can meet the design of the intersection of the extension direction of the first part 31 (e.g., direction i) and the extension direction of the second part 32 (e.g., direction j) in the above content, thereby meeting the effect of a higher degree of stability of the overall structure of the release member 3. Secondly, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, since the limiting member 20 is a component that can rotate about the rotation axis O1, the main structure of the limiting member 20 is an arc-shaped structure when viewed along the rotation axis O1. After the release member 3 drives the limiting member 20 to move to a position where the limiting connection with the valve member is released, the first portion 31 is a curved plate, which allows the first portion 31 to adapt well to the limiting member 20. In other words, the contact area between the first portion 31 and the limiting member 20 is large, ensuring stable contact and assembly with the limiting member 20. As a result, the developer supply container 10 can stably replenish developer to the printer, providing a better user experience.

[0059] In other embodiments (not shown), from the perspective of the protruding direction of the reverse release member 3 (eg, direction Z), the structure of the first portion 31 may be a straight plate structure, and the structure of the second portion 32 may be an arc-shaped plate.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the limiting member 20 may include at least two driven inclined surfaces 201 , and the at least two driven inclined surfaces 201 are arranged in a circumferential pattern around the rotation axis O1 .

[0061] Alternatively, see Figure 10 As shown, the developer supply container 10 may also include at least two release members 3, which are arranged circumferentially on the base 2. In other words, the at least two release members 3 are arranged circumferentially on the base 2 around the rotation axis O2. In this arrangement, after the developer supply container 10 and the limiting member 20 are assembled, each release member 3 cooperates with the corresponding driven inclined surface 201, and the interaction force between the two is distributed more evenly around the rotation axis O1 and the rotation axis O2. As a result, the developer supply container 10 can stably replenish developer to the printer, providing a better user experience.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 10 As shown, each releasing member 3 is provided separately.

[0063] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), each releasing member 3 may be integrally formed, as long as the releasing member 3 can abut against the limiting member 20 and push it to rotate during assembly.

[0064] Alternatively, see Figure 7-Figure 8 As shown, the end face of the first portion 31 facing away from the base 2 is the first end face 311, and the end face of the second portion 32 facing away from the base 2 is the second end face 321. In one possible design, only the edge of the first end face 311 can be used to abut the driven inclined surface 201. In another possible design, only the edge of the second end face 321 can be used to abut the driven inclined surface 201. In another possible design, the edge of the first end face 311 and the edge of the second end face 321 can both be used to abut the driven inclined surface 201. The above three designs regarding the edges can all complete the operation of the release member 3 driving the limiting member 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1. Figures 7 to 10 The middle dotted line is the structural dividing line between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 .

[0065] If the edge of the first end surface 311 and the edge of the second end surface 321 can both be used to abut against the driven inclined surface 201, the release member 3 of this embodiment can adapt to the limiting components 20 of different sizes, that is, the adaptability of the developer supply container 10 is relatively high.

[0066] The first end surface 311 and the second end surface 321 are both perpendicular to the rotation axis O2 of the developer supply container.

[0067] In addition, the end surface 3 a described above includes a first end surface 311 and a second end surface 321 .

[0068] In other embodiments (not shown), at least a portion of the surface structure of the first end surface 311 can be used to abut against the driven inclined surface 201 so that the release member 3 drives the limiting component 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1.

[0069] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), at least a portion of the surface structure of the second end surface 321 can be used to abut against the driven inclined surface 201 so that the release member 3 drives the limiting component 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1.

[0070] Alternatively, see Figure 7-Figure 8 As shown, the first end surface 311 and the second end surface 321 are coplanar. The releasing member 3 of this embodiment has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture. Moreover, the releasing member 3 of this embodiment can be adapted to the driven inclined surface 201 with a relatively simple structure.

[0071] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the first end face 311 and the second end face 321 are spaced apart and parallel along the protruding direction (for example, direction Z) of the release member 3. The release member 3 of this embodiment can be adapted to a driven inclined surface 201 with a more complex structure.

[0072] Alternatively, see Figure 7-Figure 9 As shown, the first end surface 311 has a first edge 311a, and the second end surface 321 has a second edge 321a. Figure 9 As shown, the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are arranged perpendicular to the protruding direction (direction Z) of the release member 3, or in other words, the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are arranged along direction j and the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are perpendicular to the direction Z. The first edge 311a and / or the second edge 321a can be used to abut against the driven inclined surface 201 to complete the operation of the release member 3 driving the limiting member 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1.

[0073] In other embodiments (not shown), the first edge 311 a and the second edge 321 a may be arcs.

[0074] Alternatively, see Figure 7-Figure 8 As shown, the straight line along which the first edge 311a lies is collinear with the straight line along which the second edge 321a lies. This arrangement allows for a larger length of the edge of the release member 3 that contacts the driven inclined surface 201, allowing for greater assembly tolerances. This configuration reduces operational difficulty for the user and provides a better user experience. Furthermore, the release member 3 of this embodiment can accommodate restraining members 20 of varying sizes, providing a high degree of compatibility with the developer supply container 10.

[0075] In other embodiments (not shown), the geometric relationship between the straight line where the first edge 311a is located and the straight line where the second edge 321a is located can be parallel or intersecting. The release member 3 of this embodiment can be adapted to a driven inclined surface 201 with a more complex structure.

[0076] Alternatively, see Figure 8 As shown, the first part 31 includes a first planar side wall 312, the first planar side wall 312 is connected to the first end face 311, and the first planar side wall 312 is perpendicular to the first end face 311, and the intersection of the first planar side wall 312 and the first end face 311 forms a first edge 311a. The release member 3 of this embodiment can complete the above-mentioned operation of the release member 3 driving the limiting member 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1, and the structure of the release member 3 of this embodiment is less complex and easy to manufacture.

[0077] The first planar sidewall 312 is parallel to the direction Z and the direction j.

[0078] Alternatively, see Figure 8 As shown, the second part 32 includes a second planar side wall 322, the second planar side wall 322 is connected to the second end face 321, and the second planar side wall 322 is perpendicular to the second end face 321, and the junction of the second planar side wall 322 and the second end face 321 forms a second edge 321a. The release member 3 of this embodiment can complete the above-mentioned operation of the release member 3 driving the limiting member 20 to rotate around the rotation axis O1, and the structure of the release member 3 of this embodiment is less complex and easy to manufacture.

[0079] The second planar sidewall 322 is parallel to the direction Z and the direction j.

[0080] Alternatively, see Figure 8 As shown, the first planar side wall 312 and the second planar side wall 322 are coplanar, and accordingly, the first end face 311 can be coplanar with the second end face 321. This arrangement allows the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a to be colinear. The technical effect of the arrangement in which the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are colinear has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0081] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the first planar side wall 312 and the second planar side wall 322 are coplanar. Accordingly, the first end face 311 may not be coplanar with the second end face 321 but may be parallel. This arrangement allows the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a to be non-collinear but parallel. The technical effect of the arrangement in which the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are non-collinear but parallel has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0082] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the first planar side wall 312 and the second planar side wall 322 may not be coplanar but parallel, and accordingly, the first end face 311 and the second end face 321 may be coplanar. This arrangement allows the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a to be non-collinear but parallel. The technical effect of the arrangement in which the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are non-collinear but parallel has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0083] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), the first planar side wall 312 and the second planar side wall 322 may not be coplanar but parallel, and accordingly, the first end face 311 and the second end face 321 may not be coplanar but parallel, so that the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a may not be colinear but parallel. The technical effect of the setting that the first edge 311a and the second edge 321a are not colinear but parallel has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0084] Alternatively, see Figure 10As shown, the end of the base 2 facing away from the container 1 includes a stepped portion 22. The stepped portion 22 includes a first stepped surface 221 and a second stepped surface 222. The first and second stepped surfaces 221 and 222 are spaced apart along the protruding direction of the release member 3 (e.g., direction Z), with the first stepped surface 221 being closer to the container 1 than the second stepped surface 222. A first portion 31 is radially connected to the first stepped surface 221, and a second portion 32 is radially connected to the second stepped surface 222. The portion of the stepped portion 22 located between the first and second stepped surfaces 221 and 222 (e.g., the step wall 223) is also connected to the first portion 31. This arrangement of the embodiment increases the connection area between the base 2 and the release member 3, enhances the structural strength of the connection structure, and improves the structural stability of the connection structure. This reduces the likelihood of structural problems such as cracking, breaking, or bending deformation in the connection structure. Consequently, the developer supply container 10 of this embodiment has high operational reliability and a better user experience.

[0085] The first step surface 221 and the second step surface 222 may both be perpendicular to the direction Z. The step wall 223 may extend along the direction Z, or in other words, the step wall 223 may be perpendicular to the first step surface 221 and the second step surface 222 .

[0086] In addition, the step wall 223 may be a curved wall.

[0087] Furthermore, the first step surface 221 may be connected to the second step surface 222 via a step wall 223 .

Claims

1. A developer supply container for detachably connecting to a printer filling unit, wherein the printer filling unit includes a limiting member, the limiting member includes a driven inclined surface located at the top end of the limiting member, characterized in that: The developer supply container includes: a container, provided with an inner cavity for accommodating a developer; a base connected to the container, the base being provided with a discharge port capable of communicating with the inner cavity; a releasing member protruding from one end of the base away from the receiving member in a direction away from the receiving member; The releasing member includes an end surface perpendicular to the rotation axis of the developer supply container, and the end surface is used to abut against the driven inclined surface, so that the releasing member is used to drive the limiting member to rotate.

2. The developer supply container according to claim 1, wherein The release member includes a first portion and a second portion connected to each other, and when viewed along the protruding direction of the release member, the extension direction of the first portion intersects the extension direction of the second portion; The end surface of the first part facing away from one end of the base is a first end surface, and the end surface of the second part facing away from one end of the base is a second end surface; The edge of the first end surface is used to abut against the driven inclined surface, and / or the edge of the second end surface is used to abut against the driven inclined surface.

3. The developer supply container according to claim 2, wherein: The first end surface has a first edge, and the second end surface has a second edge. The first edge and the second edge are arranged perpendicular to the protruding direction of the release member. The first edge and / or the second edge are used to abut against the driven inclined surface.

4. The developer supply container according to claim 3, wherein: The straight line where the first edge is located is parallel to, collinear with, or intersects with the straight line where the second edge is located.

5. The developer supply container according to claim 3, wherein: The first end surface and the second end surface are coplanar; Alternatively, the first end surface and the second end surface are spaced apart and parallel to each other along the protruding direction of the release member.

6. The developer supply container according to claim 3, wherein: The first portion includes a first planar sidewall, the first planar sidewall is connected to the first end surface, and the first planar sidewall is perpendicular to the first end surface, and the intersection of the first planar sidewall and the first end surface forms the first edge; The second portion includes a second planar sidewall connected to the second end surface and perpendicular to the second end surface, and a junction between the second planar sidewall and the second end surface forms the second edge.

7. The developer supply container according to claim 6, wherein: The first planar sidewall and the second planar sidewall are coplanar or parallel.

8. The developer supply container according to claim 2, wherein: From a perspective along the protruding direction of the release member, the first portion is structured as an arc-shaped plate, and the second portion protrudes from the outer curved side wall of the first portion along a direction perpendicular to the protruding direction of the release member.

9. The developer supply container according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the base facing away from the accommodating member includes a step portion, the step portion includes a first step surface and a second step surface, the first step surface and the second step surface are spaced apart along the protruding direction of the releasing member, and the first step surface is closer to the accommodating member than the second step surface.

10. The developer supply container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The invention comprises at least two releasing members, and the at least two releasing members are arranged in a circumferential array on the base.

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