Printer toner cartridge protection cover
By adopting a multi-layer composite structural design in the printer toner protective cover, combining a hard shell and a soft lining, the dot matrix structure and shock absorbing materials are used to absorb impact energy, the problem that traditional protective covers cannot effectively absorb impact force is solved, and the impact force is improved The safety and service life of the toner cartridges are simplified.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421173660.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-28
AI Technical Summary
The protective cover of the traditional printer cartridge only relies on hard materials to resist external impacts and cannot effectively absorb and disperse impact forces, resulting in the toner cartridge being damaged when subjected to strong impacts, and the protection effect is poor when impacted by non-vertical or sideways. The material may also be affected by impact. And break, damage the toner cartridge.
Using a multi-layer composite structure design, including a hard shell and a soft lining, the shell surface is equipped with an anti-slip texture, and the lining surface is equipped with a dot matrix structure, and the two are filled with shock absorbing materials, such as ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polypropylene Foam or polyurethane foam, the dot matrix structure follows geometric arrangement rules to evenly disperse pressure, absorb and disperse impact energy.
Through the dual protection of the high elastic material of the soft lining and the hard shell, efficient absorption and dispersion of external forces is achieved, the safety and service life of the toner cartridge is significantly improved, the impact energy management is optimized, and environmental adaptability is enhanced. And simplifies the installation and disassembly process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of printers, and in particular relates to a printer toner cartridge protection cover. Background Art
[0002] The rapid development of printer technology, especially the popularization of laser printing technology, has made high-quality and efficient document output a normal practice for office and home printing. In this technology system, the toner cartridge plays a pivotal role. It is not only the core component of imaging, but also a key factor affecting print quality. The precise internal structure and special coating design of the toner cartridge require extreme protection when not in operation and during transportation to prevent any physical damage, static electricity accumulation, dust pollution or humidity, which may directly lead to print quality problems and even shorten the service life of the toner cartridge.
[0003] Traditional protective covers mostly rely on a single hard plastic or metal material. The original intention of this design is to provide a physical barrier to block direct collisions and scratches. However, this single-material protection scheme ignores the complex threats faced by toner cartridges in complex and changeable usage environments. In particular, when the toner cartridge is subjected to external impact, the hard material can block direct impact, but it cannot effectively absorb and disperse the impact force. This is like transmitting the impact force directly to the toner cartridge without buffering, which can easily cause minor damage to the internal structure of the toner cartridge. In the long run, it not only affects the print quality, but also greatly shortens the service life of the toner cartridge. In addition, the fixed design of the hard material greatly reduces the protection effect when encountering non-vertical or side impacts. Traditional protective covers often ignore the oblique impact or multiple continuous slight impacts that the toner cartridge may be subjected to during transportation or improper storage. The force transmission in these cases is often more complicated, and the hard shell of a single material is difficult to cope with, resulting in a significant increase in the risk of toner cartridge damage. In addition, due to the hardness characteristics of the material, once it is impacted, the hard shell itself may also crack or break, and then directly damage the toner cartridge, which violates the original intention of protection. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a printer toner cartridge protective cover to solve the problem that the traditional printer toner cartridge protective cover only relies on hard materials to resist external impact, resulting in damage to the toner cartridge when subjected to strong impact.
[0005] The utility model is achieved in this way:
[0006] The utility model provides a printer toner cartridge protective cover, comprising a main body, wherein the main body comprises an outer shell, an inner lining, and a connecting mechanism, the inner lining is located inside the outer shell and is fixed by the connecting mechanism, the outer shell surface is provided with an anti-slip texture, the inner lining surface is provided with a dot matrix structure, and the cavity between the inner lining and the outer shell is filled with a shock-absorbing material;
[0007] The dot matrix structure includes a plurality of convex dots, the convex dots follow a geometric arrangement rule, the height of the convex dots is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm, and the diameter is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
[0008] The technical effect of the printer drum protective cover provided by the utility model is as follows: the dot matrix structure follows a certain geometric arrangement rule, such as hexagonal, square or triangular arrangement, to ensure that the distance between dots is uniform, and the entire dot matrix distribution is dense and orderly. Such an arrangement can evenly disperse the pressure on the drum surface and avoid deformation caused by local concentrated force.
[0009] On the basis of the above technical solution, the printer cartridge protection cover of the utility model can also be improved as follows:
[0010] The shell is made of engineering plastic or metal material, with a thickness ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and a rebound time of the shell is between 0.1 second and 1 second.
[0011] Furthermore, the lining is made of a polymer material and has a thickness at least 0.2 times the thickness of the outer shell.
[0012] Furthermore, an inclination angle is provided at the junction between the inner wall of the outer shell and the edge of the lining, and the inclination angle is 2 to 5 degrees.
[0013] Furthermore, the length, width and height of the liner are respectively 0.2 to 0.5 mm greater than the length, width and height of the toner cartridge.
[0014] Furthermore, the length, width and height of the outer shell are respectively 2 to 3 mm greater than the length, width and height of the lining.
[0015] Furthermore, the anti-slip texture includes one of a diamond checkered pattern, a wavy line pattern, a dot pattern, and horizontal and vertical stripes.
[0016] Furthermore, the connection mechanism is specifically one of a snap connection, a bolt fixation, and an adhesive.
[0017] Furthermore, the shock-absorbing material includes one of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polypropylene foam and polyurethane foam.
[0018] The beneficial effects of adopting the above improvement scheme are: the shock-absorbing material can be EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer), polypropylene foam (EPP) or polyurethane foam. These materials are light, highly elastic, have good shock absorption and sound insulation properties, and can be filled in the cavity formed by the hard shell and the soft lining, effectively absorbing and dispersing the vibration and impact transmitted to the toner cartridge, further improving the protection effect.
[0019] Furthermore, the polymer material includes one of silicone rubber, polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic polyurethane.
[0020] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: Silicone rubber: has excellent elasticity and weather resistance, fast rebound speed, can effectively absorb and disperse impact force, and at the same time has strong adaptability to the environment and is not easy to age.
[0021] Polyurethane foam: has excellent cushioning properties, can absorb a lot of impact energy, rebounds slowly, and is suitable for long-term protection and vibration reduction.
[0022] TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane): combines the elasticity of rubber and the easy processing of plastic. It is wear-resistant, tear-resistant, and rebounds quickly. It is suitable for manufacturing protective parts that require quick response.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the printer toner cartridge protective cover provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] Comprehensively improved protection performance: Through the use of a multi-layer composite structure design, combined with the dual protection of a soft lining and a hard shell, efficient absorption and dispersion of external forces are achieved. The soft lining uses its highly elastic material properties to effectively absorb impact energy and reduce the force directly transmitted to the toner cartridge, while the hard shell provides a hard external protection to prevent scratches and hard object impacts, thereby greatly improving the safety factor of the toner cartridge under various conditions;
[0025] Optimized impact energy management: Based on the design principle of buffer structure, the material and shape of the lining are carefully calculated. When impacted, the material can dissipate energy through deformation and then quickly recover to its original state, avoiding damage to the drum caused by energy accumulation. This design can minimize damage to the drum even when it is hit hard, keeping its functions intact.
[0026] Enhanced environmental adaptability: The protective cover is designed with dust and moisture resistance in mind, and uses microporous breathable material to balance the internal and external air pressure while preventing dust intrusion, ensuring that the toner cartridge is not affected by moisture and pollutants during storage, extending the service life of the toner cartridge and maintaining print quality;
[0027] Humanized operation experience: Innovative connection and fixing mechanisms, such as quick installation buckles and rotating locks, simplify the installation and removal process of the toner cartridge, significantly improving the convenience and efficiency of user operation. In addition, the transparent window design allows users to intuitively view the status of the toner cartridge without frequently opening the cover for inspection, which is convenient and efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.
[0029] Figure 1 A diagram showing a first embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover;
[0030] Figure 2 A diagram of a connection mechanism of a first embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover;
[0031] Figure 3 A second embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover;
[0032] Figure 4 A dot matrix structure diagram of a printer toner cartridge protection cover;
[0033] Figure 5 A third embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover;
[0034] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:
[0035] 10. Main body; 20. Shell; 30. Lining; 31. Bump; 40. Connecting mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation mode of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the implementation mode of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the implementation mode of the present invention.
[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, it is a first embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover provided by the utility model. In this embodiment, it includes a main body 10, wherein the main body 10 includes an outer shell 20, an inner lining 30, and a connecting mechanism 40. The inner lining 30 is located inside the outer shell 20 and is fixed by the connecting mechanism 40. The surface of the outer shell 20 is provided with an anti-slip texture, the surface of the inner lining 30 is provided with a dot matrix structure, and the cavity between the inner lining 30 and the outer shell 20 is filled with a shock-absorbing material;
[0038] The dot matrix structure includes a plurality of convex dots 31 , which follow a geometric arrangement rule. The height of the convex dots 31 is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm, and the diameter is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
[0039] The material of the dot matrix is consistent with the main material of the soft lining, ensuring the overall elasticity and resilience, so that the dot matrix can be properly deformed to absorb the impact when under pressure, and then quickly return to its original shape. The dot matrix can be manufactured through mold injection, laser engraving or hot pressing processes to ensure the consistency of the shape, size and distribution of each convex point, as well as the seamless integration of the dot matrix structure and the main lining.
[0040] Among them, in the above technical solution, the shell 20 is made of engineering plastics or metal materials, with a thickness ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and the rebound time of the shell 20 is between 0.1 seconds and 1 second.
[0041] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the lining 30 is made of a polymer material, and its thickness is at least 0.2 times the thickness of the outer shell 20 .
[0042] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, an inclination angle is provided at the junction of the inner wall of the outer shell 20 and the edge of the lining 30, and the inclination angle is 2 to 5 degrees.
[0043] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the length, width and height of the liner 30 are respectively 0.2 to 0.5 mm greater than the length, width and height of the toner cartridge.
[0044] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the length, width and height of the outer shell 20 are respectively 2 to 3 mm larger than the length, width and height of the lining 30 .
[0045] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the anti-slip texture is a diamond checkered pattern.
[0046] The depth of the texture and the spacing between the textures must be carefully calculated to ensure that the texture provides sufficient friction without sacrificing hand comfort. Generally speaking, the texture depth is about 0.1mm to 1mm, and the spacing is adjusted according to the specific shape and design purpose of the texture to ensure that the fingers or palms can fully contact the raised parts.
[0047] Although the anti-slip texture mainly depends on the shape design, the choice of material will also affect the anti-slip effect. For example, using plastic or rubber materials with a certain hardness can provide additional friction while maintaining the clarity of the texture.
[0048] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the connection mechanism 40 is specifically a snap connection.
[0049] When in use, the inner edge of the hard shell is designed with interlocking slots and protrusions, and the corresponding position of the soft lining edge is set with a matching structure. When installing, align the lining and press lightly to make the protrusions and slots buckle tightly for quick fixation.
[0050] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the shock-absorbing material includes one of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polypropylene foam and polyurethane foam.
[0051] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the polymer material includes one of silicone rubber, polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic polyurethane.
[0052] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , which is a second embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover provided by the utility model, comprises a main body 10, wherein the main body 10 comprises an outer shell 20, an inner lining 30, and a connecting mechanism 40, the inner lining 30 is located inside the outer shell 20 and is fixed by the connecting mechanism 40, the outer shell 20 is provided with an anti-slip texture on its surface, the inner lining 30 is provided with a dot matrix structure on its surface, and the cavity between the inner lining 30 and the outer shell 20 is filled with a shock-absorbing material;
[0053] The dot matrix structure includes a plurality of convex dots 31 , which follow a geometric arrangement rule. The height of the convex dots 31 is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm, and the diameter is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
[0054] Among them, in the above technical solution, the shell 20 is made of engineering plastics or metal materials, with a thickness ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and the rebound time of the shell 20 is between 0.1 seconds and 1 second.
[0055] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the lining 30 is made of a polymer material, and its thickness is at least 0.2 times the thickness of the outer shell 20 .
[0056] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, an inclination angle is provided at the junction of the inner wall of the outer shell 20 and the edge of the lining 30, and the inclination angle is 2 to 5 degrees.
[0057] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the length, width and height of the liner 30 are respectively 0.2 to 0.5 mm greater than the length, width and height of the toner cartridge.
[0058] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the length, width and height of the outer shell 20 are respectively 2 to 3 mm larger than the length, width and height of the lining 30 .
[0059] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the anti-slip texture is a wavy line pattern.
[0060] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the connection mechanism 40 is specifically a type of bolt fixing.
[0061] Pre-drill holes at designated locations on the hard shell and soft lining, then use bolts to pass through the holes and tighten them with nuts from the other side to ensure that the two parts are tightly connected. This method is suitable for occasions that require high-strength fixing.
[0062] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the shock-absorbing material includes one of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polypropylene foam and polyurethane foam.
[0063] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the polymer material includes one of silicone rubber, polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic polyurethane.
[0064] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , which is a third embodiment of a printer toner cartridge protective cover provided by the utility model, comprises a main body 10, wherein the main body 10 comprises an outer shell 20, an inner lining 30, and a connecting mechanism 40, the inner lining 30 is located inside the outer shell 20 and is fixed by the connecting mechanism 40, the outer shell 20 is provided with an anti-slip texture on its surface, the inner lining 30 is provided with a dot matrix structure on its surface, and the cavity between the inner lining 30 and the outer shell 20 is filled with a shock-absorbing material;
[0065] The dot matrix structure includes a plurality of convex dots 31 , which follow a geometric arrangement rule. The height of the convex dots 31 is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm, and the diameter is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
[0066] Among them, in the above technical solution, the shell 20 is made of engineering plastics or metal materials, with a thickness ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and the rebound time of the shell 20 is between 0.1 seconds and 1 second.
[0067] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the lining 30 is made of a polymer material, and its thickness is at least 0.2 times the thickness of the outer shell 20 .
[0068] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, an inclination angle is provided at the junction of the inner wall of the outer shell 20 and the edge of the lining 30, and the inclination angle is 2 to 5 degrees.
[0069] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the length, width and height of the liner 30 are respectively 0.2 to 0.5 mm greater than the length, width and height of the toner cartridge.
[0070] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the length, width and height of the outer shell 20 are respectively 2 to 3 mm larger than the length, width and height of the lining 30 .
[0071] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the anti-slip texture is one of horizontal and vertical stripes.
[0072] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the connecting mechanism 40 is specifically one of the adhesives.
[0073] Use high-performance epoxy resin or silicone adhesive as the adhesive, evenly apply it to the edge of the soft lining or the inner wall of the hard shell, then fit the two together and let them stand for a certain curing time (such as several hours to a day) to form a strong chemical bond.
[0074] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the shock-absorbing material includes one of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polypropylene foam and polyurethane foam.
[0075] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the polymer material includes one of silicone rubber, polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic polyurethane.
[0076] Specifically, the principle of the utility model is:
[0077] Principle of multi-layer composite materials: The core of this utility model lies in the collaborative work of multi-layer materials. The soft lining adopts polymer materials with high elastic modulus and low loss factor, such as TPU or silicone rubber, to alleviate external impact by using its high resilience and energy absorption capacity. The hard shell is made of high-strength and wear-resistant materials, such as ABS or PC plastic, to provide a solid external barrier for the toner cartridge. The combination of the two realizes all-round protection of the toner cartridge;
[0078] Dynamic energy absorption and dispersion mechanism: Based on the shock wave propagation and energy conversion principle in physics, the microstructure design of the soft lining (such as micro-convex dot array) can effectively change the propagation path of the shock wave, absorb the impact energy through material deformation, and convert it into heat energy or other forms of energy dissipation, thus preventing the energy from being directly transferred to the drum;
[0079] Environmental sealing and breathable balance technology: The design of the dust-proof and breathable membrane is inspired by microporous membrane technology. By precisely controlling the pore size and distribution of the membrane, the free flow of air molecules is achieved, while preventing the entry of dust particles, maintaining the appropriate internal humidity, and ensuring that the toner cartridge is not adversely affected by environmental factors during storage.
Claims
1. A printer toner cartridge protective cover, comprising a main body (10), characterized in that: The main body (10) comprises an outer shell (20), an inner lining (30), and a connecting mechanism (40); the inner lining (30) is located inside the outer shell (20) and is fixed by the connecting mechanism (40); the surface of the outer shell (20) is provided with an anti-slip texture; the surface of the inner lining (30) is provided with a lattice structure; and the cavity between the inner lining (30) and the outer shell (20) is filled with a shock-absorbing material; The dot matrix structure comprises a plurality of convex points (31), the convex points (31) follow a geometric arrangement rule, the height of the convex points (31) is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm, and the diameter is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
2. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (20) is made of engineering plastic or metal material, with a thickness ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and a rebound time of the shell (20) ranging from 0.1 second to 1 second.
3. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner lining (30) is made of a polymer material and has a thickness at least 0.2 times the thickness of the outer shell (20).
4. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: An inclination angle is provided at the junction between the inner wall of the outer shell (20) and the edge of the inner lining (30), and the inclination angle is 2 to 5 degrees.
5. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: The length, width and height of the liner (30) are respectively 0.2 to 0.5 mm greater than the length, width and height of the toner cartridge.
6. A printer cartridge protective cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length, width and height of the outer shell (20) are respectively 2 to 3 mm greater than the length, width and height of the inner lining (30).
7. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The anti-slip texture includes one of a diamond grid, a wavy line, a dot matrix, and horizontal and vertical stripes.
8. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connection mechanism (40) is specifically one of a snap connection, a bolt fixation, and an adhesive.
9. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shock absorbing material includes one of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polypropylene foam and polyurethane foam.
10. A printer toner cartridge protective cover according to claim 9, characterized in that: The polymer material includes one of silicone rubber, polyurethane foam and thermoplastic polyurethane.