Carbon powder supplementing box

Abstract

The utility model provides a carbon powder supplementing box, which comprises a storage part, a toner supplementing part and a control part, and is characterized in that the storage part is used for storing carbon powder; a discharge port communicating with the storage part; the locking piece is movably arranged on the storage part and can be switched back and forth between a locking position for locking the carbon powder supplementing box and an unlocking position for unlocking the carbon powder supplementing box; the reset piece can generate reset force, so that the locking piece moves from the unlocking position to the locking position; the locking piece comprises a locking part and an unlocking operation part, and when the locking piece is located at the locking position, the locking part can be connected with a locking step of a mounting part on the electronic imaging device; when the locking piece is located at the unlocking position, the locking part is separated from the locking step; the unlocking force received by the unlocking operation part overcomes the reset force to move the locking piece from the locking position to the unlocking position; according to the carbon powder supplementing box with the structure, even if a controller, an actuator or a release rod of the electronic imaging device is damaged, the unlocking operation part can be manually controlled to push the locking piece from the locking position to the unlocking position, so that the carbon powder supplementing box can be disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of printing, in particular to a toner replenishing box for replenishing toner for a processing box of an electronic imaging device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, an electronic imaging device generally includes a driving unit for outputting a rotational driving force, and a processing box can be detachably mounted on the electronic imaging device and cooperate with the driving unit to receive the rotational driving force output by the driving unit. Generally, the processing box includes a power receiving unit, a developing roller, a powder discharge knife, and a box body for accommodating the above components. Some processing boxes also include a photosensitive drum, a charging roller or a corona wire, a cleaning blade, and a stirring component.

[0003] The power receiving unit is arranged at one end of the processing box along the longitudinal direction of the processing box, and according to different types of processing box structures, when the processing box is installed to the electronic imaging device, the power receiving unit and the driving unit of the electronic imaging device are engaged with each other, so that the rotational driving force output by the driving unit is transmitted to the processing box to drive the rotating parts inside the processing box (such as developing roller, photosensitive drum, stirring part, etc.) to rotate, and then participate in the developing work of the electronic imaging device.

[0004] When the toner in the process cartridge is consumed, the toner can be replenished into the process cartridge through a toner replenishing box.

[0005] There is a toner refill box, which has a pair of opposite elastic hooks at the front end thereof, and the elastic hooks are integrally formed with the cylinder of the toner refill box. The elastic hooks include an elastic arm and a hook portion, the elastic arm extends in the height direction of the cylinder, and the hook portion extends radially outward from the end of the elastic arm along the cylinder. An electronic imaging device is provided with a mounting portion for loading and unloading the toner refill box, and the toner refill box is mounted on the mounting portion so as to transport toner to the processing box. After the toner is transported, the controller of the electronic imaging device drives the actuator to move the release lever from the standby position to the release position, compressing the hook portion so that the elastic arm is deformed, and the hook portion is retracted radially along the cylinder. When the hook portion is separated from the locking step of the mounting portion, the toner refill box is ejected by the ejection member in the mounting portion along its height direction. The disadvantage is that when the controller, actuator or release lever of the electronic imaging device is damaged, the hook is blocked by the mounting portion, and the toner refill box is difficult to be removed from the mounting portion. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a toner supply box which is easy to load and unload.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the toner refill box of the utility model comprises: a storage part for storing toner; a discharge port connected to the storage part, a locking member movably provided on the storage part, and capable of switching back and forth between a locking position for locking the toner refill box and an unlocking position for unlocking the toner refill box; the toner refill box also comprises: a reset member capable of generating a reset force so that the locking member moves from the unlocking position to the locking position; the locking member comprises a locking part and an unlocking operation part, and when the locking member is in the locking position, the locking part can engage with a locking step of a mounting part on an electronic imaging device; when the locking member is in the unlocking position, the locking part disengages from the locking step; the unlocking force received by the unlocking operation part overcomes the reset force to move the locking member from the locking position to the unlocking position.

[0008] Furthermore, when the locking member is located at the locking position, the unlocking operation portion is located above the mounting portion along the height direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking member is hinged to the storage portion via a shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking piece and the storage portion are integrally formed.

[0011] Furthermore, the storage portion is provided with a mounting groove for accommodating the locking member; the outer side of the storage portion is sleeved with a limiting ring as a blocking portion, and the limiting ring is sleeved on the outer side of the locking member.

[0012] Furthermore, the reset member is arranged between the locking member and the storage part, and the reset force generated by the reset member pushes the locking member from the unlocking position to the locking position; the locking member is provided with the unlocking operation part and the locking part, and the locking part is a hook part, and when the locking member is located in the locking position, the hook part is engaged with the locking step; when the locking member is located in the unlocking position, the hook part is disengaged from the locking step; the unlocking operation part can be manually controlled, and the unlocking force received by the unlocking operation part overcomes the reset force to push the locking member from the locking position to the unlocking position.

[0013] Further, along the height direction, the hook portion is fixed to the lower end of the arm portion of the locking member, and the unlocking operation portion is fixed to the upper side of the arm portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the reset member is arranged between the locking member and the storage portion, and the reset force generated by the reset member pushes the locking member from the unlocking position to the locking position; the locking member has a hook portion extending radially along the storage portion, and a guide surface is also provided on the locking member; when the locking member is located in the locking position, the hook portion engages with the locking step of the mounting portion on the electronic imaging device, and the guide surface is inserted into the groove below the locking step.

[0015] Furthermore, the toner replenishing box includes an arm portion as the reset member, the locking member is integrally formed with the arm portion, the hook portion is formed at the lower end of the arm portion, and the guide surface is arranged on one side of the hook portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the storage portion is cylindrical, and along the circumference of the storage portion, the guide surface is arranged on one side of the hook portion.

[0017] It can be seen that even if the controller, actuator or release lever of the electronic imaging device is damaged, the toner refill box can still be removed by manually controlling the unlocking operation part to push the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the installation part of the electronic imaging device in the prior art.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Section view at AA.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Sectional view at BB.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 1 of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 In the cross-sectional view at CC, Example 1 is in a locked state on the mounting portion.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of Example 1 in an unlocked state on the mounting portion.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0026] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 In the cross-sectional view at DD, Embodiment 2 is in a locked state on the mounting portion.

[0027] Fig.10 It is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of Example 2 in an unlocked state on the mounting portion.

[0028] Fig.11 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 3 of the present utility model.

[0029] Fig.12 It is an explosion diagram of Example 3 of the utility model.

[0030] Fig.13 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 3 of the utility model in a locked state on the mounting portion.

[0031] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 Cross-sectional view at EE.

[0032] Fig.15 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 3 of the utility model in an unlocked state on the mounting portion.

[0033] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Cross-sectional view at FF.

[0034] Fig.17 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 4 of the present utility model.

[0035] Fig.18 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of embodiment 4 of the utility model in a locked state on the mounting portion.

[0036] Fig.19 yes Fig.18 Cross-sectional view at EE.

[0037] Fig. 20 yes Fig.18 Cross-sectional view at FF.

[0038] Fig.21 This is a cross-sectional view of Example 4 of the utility model in an unlocked state on the mounting portion.

[0039] Fig. 22 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the improved embodiment 4 of the utility model.

[0040] Fig.23 The figure is a top view schematic diagram of a release lever of an electronic imaging device in the prior art. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4 , Fig.23 As shown, the mounting portion 10 of the electronic imaging device (not shown in the figure) in the prior art is cylindrical, and its axis extends along its height direction 01. A pair of opposing receiving grooves 11 are provided in the mounting portion 10, and a pop-up spring 12 extending along the height direction 01 is installed in the receiving groove 11. The upper side of the pop-up spring 12 abuts against the pop-up component 13. A pair of opposing grooves 14 are provided in the mounting portion 10, and the grooves 14 are provided with side walls 15 extending along the height direction 01 on both sides of the circumference of the mounting portion, and a locking step 16 is provided on the upper side of the groove 14. The mounting portion 10 is also provided with a locking step 16 that allows Fig.23 The release rod 20 is inserted into a pair of opposing avoidance grooves 17. The opposing grooves 14 and the opposing accommodating grooves 11 are staggered on the circumference of the mounting portion 10.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the toner supply box 100 includes a storage portion 110 for storing toner and an outlet 111 communicated with the storage portion 110. The toner supply box 100 also includes a locking member 120 and a reset member 130. The outlet 111 is a part of the storage portion 110.

[0045] The locking member 120 is movably disposed on the storage portion 110 and can be switched back and forth between a locking position 101 for locking the toner replenishing box 100 and an unlocking position 102 for unlocking the toner replenishing box 100 .

[0046] The reset member can generate a reset force to move the locking member 120 from the unlocking position 102 to the locking position 101; specifically, the reset member 130 is arranged between the locking member 120 and the storage part 110, and the reset force generated by the reset member 130 pushes the locking member 120 from the unlocking position 102 to the locking position 101.

[0047] The locking member 120 includes a locking portion that can engage and disengage with the locking step 16, and the locking portion can be a hook portion 121. When the locking member 120 is located at the locking position 101, the hook portion 121 of the locking member 120 is engaged with the locking step 16 of the mounting portion 10 on the electronic imaging device.

[0048] When the locking member 120 is located at the unlocking position 102 , the hook portion 121 is disengaged from the locking step 16 .

[0049] The locking member 120 is provided with an unlocking operation portion 122 , and the unlocking force received by the unlocking operation portion 122 overcomes the resetting force to push the locking member 120 from the locking position 101 to the unlocking position 102 .

[0050] Even if the controller, actuator or release lever of the electronic imaging device is damaged, the toner refill box 100 can still be disassembled by manually controlling the unlocking operation portion 122 to push the locking member from the locking position 101 to the unlocking position 102 .

[0051] When the locking member 120 is located at the locking position 101, the unlocking operation portion 122 is located above the mounting portion 10 along the height direction 01. The unlocking operation portion 122 is convenient for manual control, and the toner refill box 100 can be directly pulled out by directly pinching the opposite unlocking operation portion 122, which is convenient to operate.

[0052] Specifically, along the height direction 01, the hook portion 121 is fixed to the lower end of the arm portion 124 of the locking member 120, and the unlocking operation portion 122 is fixed to the upper side of the arm portion 124 of the locking member 120. Preferably, the unlocking operation portion 122 is not higher than the reset member 130.

[0053] The reset member 130 is a compression spring, one end of which is sleeved on a boss 123 extending radially along the storage portion 110 at the upper end of the locking member 120 near the center of the storage portion 110 , and the other end is inserted into a recess 113 on the storage portion 110 corresponding to the boss 123 .

[0054] Preferably, the storage portion 110 is provided with a mounting groove 114 for accommodating the locking member 120. A limiting ring 115 as a blocking portion is sleeved on the outer side of the storage portion 110, and the limiting ring 115 is sleeved on the outer side of the locking member 120. When the locking member 120 is located at the locking position 101, it abuts against the limiting ring 115. The locking member 120 is movably installed in the mounting groove 114 and can move along the radial direction of the storage portion 110. The height of the locking member 120 is limited by the upper wall 116 and the lower wall 117 of the mounting groove 114.

[0055] Preferably, the limiting ring 115 is installed outside the storage part 110 by bonding or interference fit. Along the height direction 01, a limiting boss 119 is provided on the lower side of the storage part 110. During the installation of the toner refill box 100, the limiting boss 119 prevents the limiting ring 115 from falling downward.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] like Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 lies in the locking member, the resetting member, the mounting groove and the mounting method thereof.

[0058] The toner supply box 200 includes a storage portion 210 for storing toner, a locking member 220 and a restoring member 230 .

[0059] The locking member 220 is hinged on the storage portion 210 via the shaft 218 and can be switched back and forth between the locking position 201 for locking the toner supply box 200 and the unlocking position 202 for unlocking the toner supply box 200. That is, the locking member 220 is movably disposed on the storage portion 210.

[0060] The reset member can generate a reset force to move the locking member 120 from the unlocking position 102 to the locking position 101; specifically, the reset member 230 is arranged between the locking member 220 and the storage part 210, and the reset force generated by the reset member 230 pushes the locking member 220 from the unlocking position 202 to the locking position 201.

[0061] The locking member 120 includes a locking portion that can engage and disengage with the locking step 16, and the locking portion can be a hook portion 121. When the locking member 220 is located at the locking position 201, the hook portion 221 of the locking member 220 is engaged with the locking step 16 of the mounting portion 10 on the electronic imaging device.

[0062] When the locking member 220 is located at the unlocking position 202 , the hook portion 221 is disengaged from the locking step 16 .

[0063] The locking member 220 is provided with an unlocking operation portion 222 , and the unlocking force received by the unlocking operation portion 222 overcomes the resetting force to push the locking member 220 from the locking position 201 to the unlocking position 202 .

[0064] Specifically, the shaft 218 is distributed along the tangential direction of the storage part 210. A torsion spring as a reset member 230 is installed on the shaft 218, and two arms of the torsion spring are respectively in contact with the storage part 210 and the locking member 220. The upper end of the arm 224 of the locking member 220 is hinged on the shaft 218. The limiting ring 215 as a blocking part is sleeved on the outside of the storage part 210, and the locking member 220 is in contact with the limiting ring 215 when it is located at the locking position 201.

[0065] This embodiment has all the technical advantages of the first embodiment. In addition, the locking member 220 can be installed via a hinge shaft to obtain better movement stability, thereby improving the smoothness of manual installation and removal of the toner refill box 200.

[0066] Example 3

[0067] like Figures 11 to 16 As shown, the toner supply box 300 includes a storage portion 310 for storing toner and an outlet 311 communicating with the storage portion 310. The toner supply box 300 also includes a locking member 320 and a reset member 330. The outlet 311 is a part of the storage portion 310.

[0068] The locking member 320 is movably disposed on the storage portion 310 and can be switched back and forth between a locking position 301 for locking the toner supply box 300 and an unlocking position 302 for unlocking the toner supply box 300 .

[0069] The reset member can generate a reset force to move the locking member 120 from the unlocking position 102 to the locking position 101; specifically, the reset member 330 is arranged between the locking member 320 and the storage part 310, and the reset force generated by the reset member 330 pushes the locking member 320 from the unlocking position 302 to the locking position 301.

[0070] The locking member 120 includes a locking portion that can engage with and disengage from the locking step 16, and the locking portion may be a hook portion 121. The locking member 320 has a hook portion 321 extending radially along the storage portion 310, and a guide surface 325 is further provided on the locking member 320.

[0071] When the locking member 320 is located at the locking position 301 , the hook portion 321 is engaged with the locking step 16 of the mounting portion 10 on the electronic imaging device, and the guide surface 325 is inserted into the groove 14 below the locking step 16 .

[0072] When the storage portion 310 rotates around its axis extending in the height direction 01, the locking member 320 is driven to move circumferentially, and the guide surface 325 abuts against the side wall 15 of the groove 14. The side wall 15 of the groove 14 forces the locking member 320 to move radially along the storage portion 310 to the unlocking position 302 through the guide surface 325.

[0073] By rotating the toner supply box 300, the locking member 320 can be forced to move to the unlocking position 302 by itself, which has a simple structure, convenient operation and low manufacturing cost. It can be seen that the storage part 310 can be equivalent to the unlocking operation part.

[0074] Specifically, along the height direction 01 , the hook portion 321 is fixed to the lower end of the arm portion 324 of the locking member 320 , and the guide surfaces 325 are provided on both sides of the hook portion 321 along the circumferential direction.

[0075] The resetting member 330 is a compression spring, one end of which is sleeved on a boss 323 extending radially along the storage portion 310 on the side of the locking member 320 near the center of the storage portion 310 , and the other end is inserted into a recess 313 on the storage portion 310 corresponding to the boss 323 .

[0076] Preferably, the storage portion 310 is provided with a mounting groove 314 for accommodating the locking member 320. A limiting ring 315 as a blocking portion is sleeved on the outer side of the storage portion 310, and the limiting ring 315 is sleeved on the outer side of the locking member 320. When the locking member 320 is located at the locking position 301, it abuts against the limiting ring 315. The locking member 320 is movably installed in the mounting groove 314 and can move along the radial direction of the storage portion 310. The height of the locking member 320 is limited by the upper wall 316 and the lower wall 317 of the mounting groove 314.

[0077] Preferably, the restriction ring 115 is installed on the outside of the storage portion 110 by bonding or interference fit.

[0078] In the height direction 01, the locking members 320 are arranged in pairs opposite to each other at the lower side of the storage portion 310. The locking members 320 are not limited to one pair, but may be two pairs or more.

[0079] Example 4

[0080] The main difference between this embodiment and the third embodiment lies in the connection relationship between the locking member, the resetting member and the storage part.

[0081] like Figures 17 to 22 As shown, the toner supply box 400 includes a storage portion 410 for storing toner and an outlet 411 communicating with the storage portion 410. The toner supply box 400 also includes a locking member 420 and a reset member 430. The outlet 411 is a part of the storage portion 410.

[0082] The locking member 420 is movably disposed on the storage portion 410 and can be switched back and forth between a locking position 401 for locking the toner replenishing box 400 and an unlocking position 402 for unlocking the toner replenishing box 400 .

[0083] The reset member can generate a reset force to move the locking member 120 from the unlocking position 102 to the locking position 101; specifically, the reset member 430 is arranged between the locking member 420 and the storage part 410, and the reset force generated by the reset member 430 pushes the locking member 420 from the unlocking position 402 to the locking position 401.

[0084] The locking member 120 includes a locking portion that can engage with and disengage from the locking step 16, and the locking portion may be a hook portion 121. The locking member 420 has a hook portion 421 extending radially along the storage portion 410, and a guide surface 425 is further provided on the locking member 420.

[0085] When the locking member 420 is located at the locking position 401 , the hook portion 421 is engaged with the locking step 16 of the mounting portion 10 on the electronic imaging device, and the guide surface 425 is inserted into the groove 14 below the locking step 16 .

[0086] When the storage portion 410 rotates around its axis extending in the height direction 01, the locking member 420 is driven to move circumferentially, and the guide surface 425 abuts against the side wall 15 of the groove 14. The side wall 15 of the groove 14 forces the locking member 420 to move radially along the storage portion 410 to the unlocking position 402 through the guide surface 425.

[0087] By rotating the toner supply box 400 to Fig.21The position shown in the figure can force the locking member 420 to move to the unlocking position 402 by itself, which has a simple structure, convenient operation and low manufacturing cost. It can be seen that the storage portion 410 can be equivalent to the unlocking operation portion.

[0088] Specifically, the locking member 420 is integrally formed with the arm 424. Along the height direction 01, the hook 421 is formed at the lower end of the arm 424, and the guide surface 425 is arranged on one side of the hook 421 along the circumferential direction. The elastic arm 424 serves as a reset member 430.

[0089] Preferably, the storage part 410 is cylindrical. The locking member 420 is integrally formed with the storage part 410. Two pairs of opposite locking members 420 are provided at the lower side of the storage part 410 along the height direction 01.

[0090] See also Fig. 22 As an improvement, the hook portion 421 is provided with guide surfaces 425 on both sides of the storage portion 410 in the circumferential direction. The storage portion 410 can be rotated in both directions to lock or unlock the toner supply box 400, which is more convenient to use.

[0091] The number of the locking members 420 is not limited to one pair, but may be two pairs or more.

[0092] The guide surface 425 is not limited to being used in the embodiment 4, but can also be used in the embodiments 1 and 2, so that the embodiments 1 and 2 can also be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state by rotating the storage unit.

[0093] The toner refill box in all the above embodiments can be unlocked not only manually but also by using Fig.23 The release lever 20 of the electronic imaging device shown is unlocked. When the toner refill box is installed on the mounting portion 10 and is in a locked state, the release lever 20 only needs to be inserted into the avoidance groove 17 of the mounting portion 10 to push the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0094] The above is only a preferred specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. Toner refill box, including: A storage unit, used for storing toner; a discharge port, communicating with the storage portion; A locking member, movably disposed on the storage portion, capable of switching back and forth between a locking position for locking the toner refill box and an unlocking position for unlocking the toner refill box; Characterized in that the toner refill box also includes: a reset member capable of generating a reset force so that the locking member moves from the unlocking position to the locking position; The locking member includes a locking portion and an unlocking operation portion. When the locking member is located in the locking position, the locking portion can engage with a locking step of a mounting portion on the electronic imaging device. When the locking member is located in the unlocking position, the locking portion is disengaged from the locking step. The unlocking force received by the unlocking operation portion overcomes the reset force to move the locking member from the locking position to the unlocking position.

2. The toner refill box according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the locking member is located at the locking position, the unlocking operation portion is located above the mounting portion along the height direction.

3. The toner refill box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member is hinged to the storage portion via a shaft.

4. The toner refill box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member is integrally formed with the storage portion.

5. The toner refill box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage part is provided with a mounting groove for accommodating the locking member; the outer side of the storage part is sleeved with a limiting ring as a blocking part, and the limiting ring is sleeved on the outer side of the locking member.

6. The toner refill box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The reset member is arranged between the locking member and the storage part, and the reset force generated by the reset member pushes the locking member from the unlocking position to the locking position; the locking member is provided with the unlocking operation part and the locking part, and the locking part is a hook part, and when the locking member is located in the locking position, the hook part is engaged with the locking step; when the locking member is located in the unlocking position, the hook part is disengaged from the locking step; the unlocking operation part can be manually controlled, and the unlocking force received by the unlocking operation part overcomes the reset force to push the locking member from the locking position to the unlocking position.

7. The toner refill box according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the height direction, the hook portion is fixed to the lower end of the arm portion of the locking member, and the unlocking operation portion is fixed to the upper side of the arm portion.

8. The toner refill box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The reset member is arranged between the locking member and the storage portion, and the reset force generated by the reset member pushes the locking member from the unlocking position to the locking position; the locking member has a hook portion extending radially along the storage portion, and a guide surface is also provided on the locking member; when the locking member is located in the locking position, the hook portion is engaged with the locking step of the mounting portion on the electronic imaging device, and the guide surface is inserted into the groove below the locking step.

9. The toner refill box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The toner supply box includes an arm portion as the reset member, the locking member is integrally formed with the arm portion, the hook portion is formed at the lower end of the arm portion, and the guide surface is arranged at one side of the hook portion.

10. The toner refill box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The storage portion is cylindrical, and the guide surface is arranged on one side of the hook portion along the circumference of the storage portion.

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