Improved structure of computer printer toner cartridge

By setting up a toner support plate and a vibration motor in the toner cartridge of the computer printer, using a pressure sensing sheet to detect the toner distribution and control vibration, the problem of uneven toner distribution is solved and printing stability is improved.

CN222994831UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17HUBEI DEJIAN TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421688787.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-17
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-17

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Technical Problem

During the use of the toner cartridge of existing computer printers, the toner is easily distributed unevenly due to vibration, which affects printing stability.

Method used

An improved structure of the toner cartridge of a computer printer is designed, with a toner support plate and a vibration motor installed inside, to detect the toner distribution through the pressure induction plate, and to control the vibration motor to vibrate the toner support plate and evenly distribute the toner.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the impact of uneven distribution of toner on printing, improves printing stability, and ensures the sealing and stability of toner through the sealant gasket structure.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge, which relates to the technical field of toner cartridges and comprises a vibration motor, a toner supporting plate is fixedly mounted at the output end of the vibration motor, and three pressure sensing sheets in a linear array are fixedly mounted in the toner supporting plate. And the interior of the computer printer toner cartridge main body is rotationally connected with an adjusting rotating wheel. The carbon powder box has the advantages that the carbon powder supporting structure is arranged in the carbon powder box, the three pressure detection structures are arranged at the top end of the carbon powder supporting structure to detect the weight of carbon powder at different positions, and the carbon powder supporting structure is controlled to vibrate according to the detected weight information of the carbon powder at the different positions; the non-uniformly distributed carbon powder is uniformly spread through vibration, so that the carbon powder in the carbon powder box is conveniently uniformly distributed, the carbon powder is conveniently utilized, the influence of non-uniform distribution of the carbon powder on printing can be effectively reduced, and the printing stability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of toner cartridges, in particular to an improved structure of a toner cartridge for a computer printer. Background Art

[0002] A printer is one of the output devices of a computer, used to print the processing results of the computer on relevant media. According to the way of forming a line of words on paper, it is divided into serial printers and line printers. According to the technology adopted, it is divided into column printers, spherical printers, inkjet printers, thermal printers, laser printers, electrostatic printers, magnetic printers, light-emitting diode printers, etc. Most of the toner cartridges applied to printers are simply installed inside the printer by inserting. When the printer encounters a collision, the toner cartridge may be misaligned, affecting the use effect of the printer. Therefore, the toner cartridge needs to be improved.

[0003] In CN202123187843.1, an improved structure of a toner cartridge for a computer printer is introduced. By rotating the rotating block to drive the gear to rotate, the clamping rod is driven to move away from the housing, and then the square block is driven to insert into the square groove on the fixing plate, realizing the fixation between the square block and the fixing plate, achieving the effect of stably installing the housing inside the printer, and avoiding the problem of misalignment of the device when the printer is collided. However, during the use of this toner cartridge, the toner inside it is prone to uneven distribution due to vibration, affecting the subsequent printing stability. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of the present utility model is to propose an improved structure of a toner cartridge for a computer printer to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, an embodiment of one aspect of the present utility model provides an improved structure of a toner cartridge for a computer printer, including a main body of the toner cartridge for a computer printer. A toner tank is provided inside the main body of the toner cartridge for a computer printer. A closed cover is fixedly installed at the top of the toner tank and is fixedly installed with the main body of the toner cartridge for a computer printer. A vibration motor is fixedly installed in the toner tank. A toner support plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the vibration motor. Three linearly arrayed pressure sensing sheets are fixedly installed inside the toner support plate. A regulating wheel is rotatably connected inside the main body of the toner cartridge for a computer printer. A support screw is threadedly connected inside the regulating wheel. One end of the support screw is rotatably connected with a clamping block.

[0006] Preferably, according to any of the above solutions, movable slots adapted to the adjusting wheels are provided at both ends of the computer printer toner cartridge body, an installation slot adapted to the closed lid is provided at one end of the computer printer toner cartridge body, a feed hole is provided inside the closed lid, and a pulling slot is provided in the middle of the closed lid.

[0007] Adopting the above technical solution: The closed lid is disassembled and assembled through the pulling slot, improving the convenience of disassembling and assembling the closed lid. A sealing rubber plug is provided inside the feed hole. Through the disassembly and assembly of the sealing rubber plug, toner can be added into the toner cartridge through the feed hole to ensure sufficient toner amount.

[0008] Preferably, according to any of the above solutions, the vibration motor is fixedly installed inside the computer printer toner cartridge body, the vibration motor is signal-connected to the main control board, and the toner support plate is movably connected inside the toner tank.

[0009] Adopting the above technical solution: Control the vibration motor to output power to drive the toner support plate to vibrate inside the toner tank, and use the vibration of the toner support plate to evenly distribute the toner on its top surface, facilitating the uniform distribution of the toner.

[0010] Preferably, according to any of the above solutions, protective rubber pads are fixedly installed at both ends of the toner support plate, one end of the protective rubber pad is fixedly installed inside the toner tank, and an arc-shaped groove is provided at one end of the protective rubber pad close to the toner support plate.

[0011] Adopting the above technical solution: During the vibration of the toner support plate, the protective rubber pad is squeezed, using the protective rubber pad to ensure the sealing between the toner support plate and the toner tank, and using the arc-shaped groove to facilitate the convergence of the toner.

[0012] Preferably, according to any of the above solutions, the pressure sensing piece includes a pressure sensor and a detection piece. The pressure sensor is fixedly installed inside the toner support plate, a detection piece is fixedly installed at the detection end of the pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is signal-connected to the main control board.

[0013] Adopting the above technical solution: The toner on the top surface of the toner support plate presses the detection piece with its gravity, and the detection piece transmits the gravity of the toner to the pressure sensor, causing the pressure sensor to transmit a pressure signal to the vibration motor to control the vibration motor.

[0014] Preferably, according to any of the above solutions, a thread groove adapted to the support screw is provided inside the adjusting wheel, and an anti-slip groove is provided on the surface of the adjusting wheel.

[0015] Preferably, according to any of the above solutions, the clamping block is movably connected to the inside of the main body of the computer printer toner cartridge, and a rotating groove adapted to the support screw is provided at one end of the clamping block.

[0016] Adopting the above technical solution: Rotate and adjust the rotating wheel according to the needs of toner cartridge disassembly and assembly, so that the adjusting rotating wheel drives the support screw to move through screw transmission, so that the support screw drives the clamping block to move, and the clamping block is used to clamp and fix the toner cartridge.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1. A toner support structure is provided inside the toner cartridge, and three pressure detection structures are provided at the top of the toner support structure to detect the weight of toner at different positions. According to the detected weight information of toner at different positions, the toner support structure is controlled to vibrate, and the unevenly distributed toner is evenly spread by vibration, which is convenient for evenly distributing the toner inside the toner cartridge, facilitating the utilization of toner, and thus effectively reducing the impact of uneven toner distribution on printing and improving the printing stability.

[0019] 2. Arc-shaped rubber pad structures are provided at both ends of the toner support structure to seal the distribution of toner and protect the toner support structure, ensuring the stability of toner adjustment.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be partially given in the following description, partially become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a toner support plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an adjusting rotating wheel according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the main body of a computer printer toner cartridge according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a toner support plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Wherein: 1 - computer printer toner cartridge body, 2 - toner tank, 3 - closed lid, 4 - vibration motor, 5 - toner support plate, 6 - pressure sensing sheet, 61 - pressure sensor, 62 - detection sheet, 7 - adjustment wheel, 8 - support screw, 9 - clamping block, 10 - protective rubber pad, 11 - arc-shaped groove, 12 - feed hole, 13 - draw groove. Detailed implementation

[0028] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the following description.

[0029] As Figures 1-5 shown, an improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a computer printer toner cartridge body 1. A toner tank 2 is provided inside the computer printer toner cartridge body 1. A closed lid 3 fixedly installed with the computer printer toner cartridge body 1 is provided at the top of the toner tank 2. A vibration motor 4 is fixedly installed in the toner tank 2. A toner support plate 5 is fixedly installed at the output end of the vibration motor 4. Three linearly arrayed pressure sensing sheets 6 are fixedly installed inside the toner support plate 5. An adjustment wheel 7 is rotatably connected inside the computer printer toner cartridge body 1. A support screw 8 is threadedly connected inside the adjustment wheel 7. One end of the support screw 8 is rotatably connected to a clamping block 9.

[0030] Preferably, from any of the above solutions, movable grooves adapted to the adjustment wheel 7 are provided at both ends of the computer printer toner cartridge body 1. An installation groove adapted to the closed lid 3 is provided at one end of the computer printer toner cartridge body 1. A feed hole 12 is provided inside the closed lid 3. A draw groove 13 is provided in the middle of the closed lid 3.

[0031] Adopting the above technical solution: The closed lid 3 is disassembled and assembled through the draw groove 13, improving the convenience of disassembling and assembling the closed lid 3. A sealing rubber plug is provided inside the feed hole 12. The toner can be added to the inside of the toner cartridge through the feed hole 12 by disassembling and assembling the sealing rubber plug, ensuring sufficient toner amount.

[0032] Preferably, from any of the above solutions, the vibration motor 4 is fixedly installed inside the computer printer toner cartridge body 1. The vibration motor 4 is signal-connected to a main control board. The toner support plate 5 is movably connected inside the toner tank 2.

[0033] Adopting the above technical solution: Control the vibration motor 4 to output power to drive the toner support plate 5 to vibrate inside the toner tank 2, and use the vibration of the toner support plate 5 to evenly distribute the toner on its top surface, facilitating the uniform distribution of the toner.

[0034] Preferably, both ends of the toner support plate 5 are fixedly installed with protective rubber pads 10. One end of the protective rubber pad 10 is fixedly installed inside the toner cartridge 2, and an arc-shaped groove 11 is formed at one end of the protective rubber pad 10 close to the toner support plate 5.

[0035] With the above technical solution: during the vibration of the toner support plate 5, the protective rubber pad 10 is squeezed, and the protective rubber pad 10 is used to ensure the sealing between the toner support plate 5 and the toner cartridge 2, and the arc-shaped groove 11 is used to facilitate the convergence of toner.

[0036] Preferably, the pressure sensing sheet 6 includes a pressure sensor 61 and a detection sheet 62. The pressure sensor 61 is fixedly installed inside the toner support plate 5, and a detection sheet 62 is fixedly installed at the detection end of the pressure sensor 61. The pressure sensor 61 is signal-connected to the main control board.

[0037] With the above technical solution: the toner on the top surface of the toner support plate 5 exerts its gravity on the detection sheet 62, and the detection sheet 62 transmits the gravity of the toner to the pressure sensor 61, so that the pressure sensor 61 transmits a pressure signal to the vibration motor 4 to control the vibration motor 4.

[0038] Preferably, a thread groove adapted to the support screw 8 is formed inside the adjusting wheel 7, and an anti-slip groove is formed on the surface of the adjusting wheel 7.

[0039] Preferably, the clamping block 9 is movably connected inside the computer printer toner cartridge main body 1, and a rotation groove adapted to the support screw 8 is formed at one end of the clamping block 9.

[0040] With the above technical solution: according to the need for disassembly and assembly of the toner cartridge, the adjusting wheel 7 is rotated, so that the adjusting wheel 7 drives the support screw 8 to move through screw transmission, and the support screw 8 drives the clamping block 9 to move, and the clamping block 9 is used to clamp and fix the toner cartridge.

[0041] The working principle of an improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge of the present invention is as follows:

[0042] Toner is added to the inside of the toner cartridge 2, and the toner is distributed on the top surface of the toner support plate 5. The pressure sensor 61 detects the weight of the toner at the corresponding position, and controls the vibration motor 4 to drive the toner support plate 5 to vibrate until the three pressure sensors 61 detect the same or similar signals.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0044] 1. A toner support structure is provided inside the toner cartridge, and three pressure detection structures are provided at the top of the toner support structure to detect the weights of the toner at different positions. According to the weight information of the toner detected at different positions, the toner support structure is controlled to vibrate, and the unevenly distributed toner is evenly spread by the vibration, facilitating the uniform distribution of the toner inside the toner cartridge, facilitating the utilization of the toner, and thus effectively reducing the impact of uneven toner distribution on printing and improving the printing stability.

[0045] 2. Arc-shaped rubber pad structures are provided at both ends of the toner support structure to seal the distribution of the toner by using the rubber pad structures and to protect the toner support structure, ensuring the stability of toner adjustment.

Claims

1. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge, comprising a computer printer toner cartridge body (1), wherein a toner slot (2) is provided inside the computer printer toner cartridge body (1), and a closed box cover (3) is provided at the top of the toner slot (2) and fixedly mounted on the computer printer toner cartridge body (1), characterized in that: The toner tank (2) is fixedly mounted with a vibration motor (4), the output end of the vibration motor (4) is fixedly mounted with a toner support plate (5), the interior of the toner support plate (5) is fixedly mounted with three linear array pressure sensing sheets (6), the interior of the computer printer toner cartridge body (1) is rotatably connected with an adjustment wheel (7), the interior of the adjustment wheel (7) is threadedly connected with a support screw (8), and one end of the support screw (8) is rotatably connected with a clamping block (9).

2. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the computer printer toner cartridge body (1) are provided with movable grooves adapted to the adjusting wheel (7), one end of the computer printer toner cartridge body (1) is provided with a mounting groove adapted to the closed box cover (3), a feed hole (12) is provided inside the closed box cover (3), and a pull groove (13) is provided in the middle of the closed box cover (3).

3. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The vibration motor (4) is fixedly installed inside the computer printer toner cartridge body (1), the vibration motor (4) is signal-connected to a main control board, and the toner support plate (5) is movably connected to the inside of the toner slot (2).

4. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: Protective rubber pads (10) are fixedly mounted at both ends of the toner support plate (5), one end of the protective rubber pad (10) is fixedly mounted inside the toner slot (2), and an arc-shaped groove (11) is formed at one end of the protective rubber pad (10) close to the toner support plate (5).

5. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The pressure sensing sheet (6) comprises a pressure sensor (61) and a detection sheet (62); the pressure sensor (61) is fixedly mounted inside the carbon powder support plate (5); the detection end of the pressure sensor (61) is fixedly mounted with the detection sheet (62); and the pressure sensor (61) is signal-connected to a main control board.

6. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The interior of the adjusting wheel (7) is provided with a thread groove matched with the supporting screw rod (8), and the surface of the adjusting wheel (7) is provided with an anti-slip groove.

7. An improved structure of a computer printer toner cartridge as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping block (9) is movably connected to the inside of the computer printer toner cartridge body (1), and one end of the clamping block (9) is provided with a rotation groove adapted to the support screw (8).

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