Consumable box

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a consumable box, and relates to the technical field of printing. The consumable box comprises a body, a chip, a connecting piece and a stabilizing part; a placement part is arranged on the body; the chip is arranged on the placement part; at least part of the connecting piece is located on the placement part, the connecting piece comprises a first part and a second part, the first part is used for being electrically connected with the chip, and the second part is used for being electrically connected with the second end of the first contact pin; the stabilizing part is fixed on the body, the stabilizing part shields at least one part of the second part, and the stabilizing part is configured to deform under the action of external force, so that at least one part of the second part is exposed outwards from the stabilizing part. The stabilizing part of the consumable box ensures that the second part of the connecting piece is not impacted and damaged, and ensures that the chip is electrically connected with the contact pin through the connecting piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printing, in particular to a consumable cartridge. Background Art

[0002] Image forming devices such as printers are common office equipment, which provides convenience for modern office work. A replaceable consumable cartridge is installed in the image forming device, and the consumable cartridge is filled with ink. In order to record the ink remaining amount of the consumable cartridge and the characteristics of the consumable cartridge, a chip is provided in the consumable cartridge, and the chip is used for communication connection with the contact pins of the image forming device. Multiple terminals are provided on the chip. During the long-term use of the consumable cartridge, if foreign matters (such as ink droplets, metal wires or metal debris, etc.) adhere between the terminals, it will cause a short circuit between the two, and then the chip will be burned out or the image forming device will not recognize the machine. Based on this, a connecting member is added to the consumable cartridge, and the first end of the connecting member is electrically connected to one of the terminals of the chip, and the second end of the connecting member is electrically connected to at least a part of the target contact pin in the image forming device or the other conductive units (such as the main control circuit board, etc.) in the image forming device.

[0003] In the related art, in order to avoid damage to the connecting member during long-distance transportation, a protective member that can move along the height direction of the consumable cartridge is provided on the consumable cartridge, so that when the consumable cartridge is not installed in the image forming device, the second end of the connecting member can be protected.

[0004] However, during the transportation of the consumable cartridge, due to external environmental factors such as bumps or vibrations, the protective member falls off from the second end of the connecting member, so that the second end of the connecting member lacks protection and is damaged due to being accidentally impacted, and thus cannot be electrically connected to the contact pin.

[0005] In addition, the structure of this protective member setting method is relatively complex, which brings inconvenience to the component assembly of the consumable cartridge. If the protective member is misinstalled due to the negligence of the operator, during the subsequent use of the consumable cartridge, it may occur that due to the incorrect assembly posture of the protective member, during the process of installing the consumable cartridge into the image forming device, there is a structural interference with a part of the image forming device, affecting the normal installation and use of the consumable cartridge, and there is a hidden danger of accidental damage to the second end of the connecting member; or if the protective member is omitted due to the negligence of the operator, the second end of the connecting member lacks protection and is damaged due to being accidentally impacted, and thus cannot be electrically connected to the contact pin. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a consumable cartridge to solve the problems that during the transportation of the consumable cartridge, due to external environmental factors such as bumps or vibrations, the protection piece falls off from the second end of the connecting piece, resulting in the second end of the connecting piece lacking protection and being damaged due to accidental impacts, and thus unable to be electrically connected to the contact pin, and to solve the problem that the structure of the setting method of the protection piece is relatively complex, which brings inconvenience to the component assembly of the consumable cartridge.

[0007] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a consumable cartridge detachably installed in an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes a contact pin assembly, and the contact pin assembly at least includes a contact pin holder and a first contact pin. The first contact pin includes a first end and a second end. In a first direction, the second end is higher than the first end. The consumable cartridge includes:

[0008] A body, on which a placement portion is provided;

[0009] A chip, which is arranged on the placement portion;

[0010] A connecting piece, at least part of the connecting piece is located on the placement portion. The connecting piece includes a first part and a second part. The first part is used for electrically connecting with the chip, and the second part is used for electrically connecting with the second end of the first contact pin;

[0011] A stabilizing portion, which is fixed on the body. The stabilizing portion shields at least a part of the second part. The stabilizing portion is configured to deform under the action of an external force so that at least a part of the second part is exposed outward from the stabilizing portion.

[0012] In a possible implementation manner, a handle is further provided on the body. In the first direction, the second direction or the third direction, the projection of the stabilizing portion does not overlap with the projection of the handle;

[0013] The first direction, the second direction and the third direction have angles with each other.

[0014] In a possible implementation manner, the body has a bottom wall in the first direction, and an ink outlet is provided on the bottom wall. In the first direction, the stabilizing portion is closer to the bottom wall than the handle, and the second part is closer to the bottom wall than the handle. The stabilizing portion and the second part are located on the same side of the body.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, one end of the stabilizing portion is connected to the front wall of the body, and the other end of the stabilizing portion extends in a direction away from the front wall. In the second direction, at least part of the second part is shielded by the stabilizing portion; or,

[0016] In the first direction and the second direction, at least part of the second portion is blocked by the stabilizing portion.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the body has a first side wall and a second side wall in the second direction, and a front wall in the third direction;

[0018] In the second direction, the stabilizing portion is disposed on the front wall and is located on one side where the second portion faces the second side wall and / or on one side where the second portion faces the first side wall; or,

[0019] In the second direction, the stabilizing portion is located on the second side wall and / or the first side wall.

[0020] In a possible implementation, an avoidance groove is provided on the front wall of the body. In the third direction, a part of the stabilizing portion deforms under the action of an external force and moves into the avoidance groove.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the stabilizing portion has a connecting end and a free end, and the connecting end is connected to at least a part of the body;

[0022] In the third direction, the free end is farther from the front wall than the connecting end.

[0023] In a possible implementation, in the second direction, the projection of the free end at least partially overlaps with the second portion; or,

[0024] In the first direction, at least part of the stabilizing portion is farther from the bottom wall than the second portion. In the first direction and the second direction, the projection of the free end at least partially overlaps with the second portion.

[0025] In a possible implementation, a receiving space is provided on the free end, and at least part of the second portion is located in the receiving space. In the first direction and the second direction, at least a part of the second portion is blocked by the receiving space.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the stabilizing portion is configured to deform towards the body in the third direction under the action of an external force; or, the stabilizing portion is configured to deform towards the handle in the first direction under the action of an external force.

[0027] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a consumable cartridge. A stabilizing portion is fixed on the body. The stabilizing portion shields at least a part of the second portion of the connecting member. The stabilizing portion can protect the second portion of the connecting member, and can prevent the stabilizing portion from falling off the second portion of the connecting member due to external environmental factors such as bumps or vibrations during the transportation of the consumable cartridge, thereby protecting the connecting member and ensuring that the second portion of the connecting member will not be damaged by impact, and ensuring that the chip is electrically connected to the contact pin through the connecting member.

[0028] When the consumable cartridge is not in use, the stabilizing portion shields at least a part of the second portion of the connecting member, which can effectively reduce the exposed area of the second portion, avoid the hidden danger of deformation of the second portion caused by external force, ensure the stability of the electrical connection between the second portion of the connecting member and the image forming device, and improve the communication quality between the chip and the image forming device.

[0029] The stabilizing portion is fixed on the body, and the setting structure of the stabilizing portion is simple, which avoids inconvenience to the component assembly of the consumable cartridge, thereby avoiding the problems of missing installation or misinstallation of the stabilizing portion, further ensuring that the second portion of the connecting member will not be damaged by impact, ensuring that the chip is electrically connected to the contact pin through the connecting member, and ensuring the normal installation and use of the consumable cartridge.

[0030] Fixing the stabilizing portion on the body can reduce the assembly difficulty and process of the consumable cartridge and improve the production efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.

[0032] Figure 1 FIG. 18 is a schematic structural diagram of a consumable cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model installed in an installation unit of an image forming device;

[0033] Figure 2 For Figure 1 the structural diagram of the installation unit in

[0034] Figure 3 FIG. 28 is a schematic structural diagram of a first contact pin according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 FIG. 32 is a schematic structural diagram of a consumable cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model not installed in an installation unit of an image forming device;

[0036] Figure 5 For Figure 4Exploded view of the consumable cartridge therein;

[0037] Figure 6 is Figure 4 Schematic of the consumable cartridge therein after removing the chip and the connector; Figure 1 ;

[0038] Figure 7 is Figure 4 Schematic of the consumable cartridge therein after removing the chip and the connector; Figure 2 ;

[0039] Figure 8 Schematic structural view of the chip provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 9 Schematic structural view of the connector provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 10 Schematic installation view of the consumable cartridge and the contact pin assembly provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0042] Figure 11 Schematic structural view of the consumable cartridge not installed in the installation unit of the image forming apparatus provided by Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 12 is Figure 11 Exploded view of the consumable cartridge therein;

[0044] Figure 13 is Figure 4 Partial schematic of the consumable cartridge therein after removing the chip and the connector;

[0045] Figure 14 Schematic installation view of the consumable cartridge and the contact pin assembly provided by Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0047] 1 - Consumable cartridge; 100 - Contact pin holder;

[0048] 10a - First contact pin; 10b - Second contact pin;

[0049] 1011 - First end; 1012 - Second end;

[0050] 10 - Body; 101 - Bottom wall;

[0051] 102 - Top wall; 103 - First side wall;

[0052] 104 - Second side wall; 105 - Front wall;

[0053] 1051 - Installation hole; 1052 - Receiving groove;

[0054] 1053 - Avoidance groove; 106 - Rear wall;

[0055] 11 - Placement part; 20 - Chip;

[0056] 201 - First side; 202 - Second side;

[0057] 21 - First terminal; 22 - Second terminal;

[0058] 30 - Connecting part; 301 - First part;

[0059] 302 - Second part; 40 - Stabilizing part;

[0060] 401 - Connecting end; 402 - Free end;

[0061] 403 - Accommodating space; 50 - Handle;

[0062] 40a - First wall; 40b - Second wall;

[0063] 40c - Third wall; 101a - Ink outlet;

[0064] 100a - Stylus groove; 1054 - Protrusion;

[0065] 30a - Base end; 30a1 - Arc surface;

[0066] 30b - Connection part; 30b1 - First connection part;

[0067] 30b2 - Detour part; 30c - Arm part. Detailed implementation mode

[0068] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0069] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0070] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0071] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0072] In the above description, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0073] As described in the background art, during the transportation of the consumable cartridge, due to external environmental factors such as jolts or vibrations, the protective member falls off from the second end of the connecting member, resulting in the second end of the connecting member lacking protection and being damaged due to accidental impacts, and thus being unable to be electrically connected to the contact pin. Through research by the inventor, it is found that the reason for this problem is that the protective member is movable relative to the body of the consumable cartridge. During the transportation of the consumable cartridge, due to external environmental factors such as jolts or vibrations, the protective member falls off from the second end of the connecting member, resulting in the second end of the connecting member lacking protection and being damaged due to accidental impacts, and thus being unable to be electrically connected to the contact pin.

[0074] In addition, the structure of this protection part setting method is relatively complex, which brings inconvenience to the component assembly of the consumable cartridge. If the protection part is misassembled due to the negligence of the operator, during the subsequent use of the consumable cartridge, it may occur that due to the incorrect assembly posture of the protection part, when the consumable cartridge is inserted into the image forming apparatus, there is a structural interference with a part of the image forming apparatus, affecting the normal installation and use of the consumable cartridge, and there is also a hidden danger that the second end of the connecting part is accidentally damaged; or if the protection part is omitted due to the negligence of the operator, the second end of the connecting part lacks protection and there is a risk of being damaged due to accidental impact, and then it cannot be electrically connected to the contact pin. After research by the inventor, it is found that the reason for this problem is that the protection part is movable relative to the body of the consumable cartridge. After research by the inventor, it is found that the reason for this problem is that the protection part is movable relative to the body of the consumable cartridge, and the protection part will have problems of misassembly or omission, which brings inconvenience to the component assembly of the consumable cartridge.

[0075] In order to solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a consumable cartridge. A stabilizing part is fixed on the body, and the stabilizing part shields at least a part of the second part of the connecting part. The stabilizing part can protect the second part of the connecting part, ensure that the second part of the connecting part will not be damaged by impact, ensure that the chip is electrically connected to the contact pin through the connecting part, and ensure the normal installation and use of the consumable cartridge.

[0076] The following will specifically describe the consumable cartridge provided by the embodiment of the present utility model with reference to specific embodiments.

[0077] Embodiment 1:

[0078] Refer to Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a consumable cartridge 1, which is detachably installed in the installation unit of the image forming apparatus.

[0079] In this example, the first direction is the direction indicated by the +X axis, and the first direction refers to the length direction of the consumable cartridge 1; the second direction is the direction indicated by the +Y axis, and the second direction refers to the width direction of the consumable cartridge 1; the third direction is the direction indicated by the +Z axis, and the third direction refers to the height direction of the consumable cartridge 1, that is, the installation direction of the consumable cartridge 1, namely the +H direction. The included angles between the first direction, the second direction and the third direction with each other can be 90°. In other possible implementation manners, the included angle between the first direction and the second direction can be 80° to 100°, for example, it can be 80°, 85°, 90°, 95° or 100°.

[0080] Refer to Figure 2As shown, the installation unit includes a probe assembly, and the probe assembly includes a probe holder 100, at least one first probe 10a, and at least one second probe 10b. The probe holder 100 further includes a plurality of probe slots 100a, and at least one first probe 10a and at least one second probe 10b are received in the corresponding probe slots 100a.

[0081] See Figure 3 As shown, the first probe 10a includes a first end 1011 and a second end 1012. In the first direction, the second end 1012 is higher than the first end 1011.

[0082] The second end 1012 of the first probe 10a is located on the top side of the first probe 10a in the first direction.

[0083] See Figure 4 As shown, the consumable cartridge 1 includes a body 10, a chip 20, a connecting member 30, and a stabilizing portion 40.

[0084] See Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the body 10 has a bottom wall 101 and a top wall 102 in the first direction. The body 10 has a first side wall 103 and a second side wall 104 in the second direction. The body 10 has a front wall 105 and a rear wall 106 in the third direction.

[0085] An ink outlet 101a is provided on the bottom wall 101.

[0086] An installation portion 11 is provided on the body 10, and the installation portion 11 is located on the front wall 105.

[0087] An installation hole 1051, a receiving groove 1052, an avoidance groove 1053, and a protrusion 1054 are provided on the front wall 105 of the body 10, and the installation hole 1051 is located within the installation portion 11.

[0088] The chip 20 is provided on the installation portion 11. In some examples, the chip 20 is snap-connected to the installation portion 11.

[0089] See Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the chip 20 includes a first surface 201 and a second surface 202. The first surface 201 faces the installation portion 11, and the second surface 202 faces away from the installation portion 11. At least one first terminal 21 is provided on the first surface 201, and at least one second terminal 22 is provided on the second surface 202.

[0090] The number of the first terminals 21 is equal to the number of the first probes 10a. The number of the second terminals 22 is equal to the number of the second probes 10b. In some examples, the chip 20 is provided with one first terminal 21 and four second terminals 22, and the probe assembly includes one first probe 10a and four second probes 10b.

[0091] The connecting member 30 is made of a flexible conductive material. Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at least a part of the connecting member 30 is located on the placement portion 11. The connecting member 30 includes a first part 301 and a second part 302. The first part 301 is used for electrically connecting to the chip 20, that is, the first part 301 is used for electrically connecting to the first terminal 21 of the chip 20, and the second part 302 is used for electrically connecting to the second end 1012 of the first contact pin 10a. In other embodiments, the second part 302 may also contact a corresponding terminal on the main control circuit board of the image forming apparatus located behind the contact pin assembly.

[0092] In this embodiment, in the second direction, the second part 302 is closer to the second side wall 104 than the first side wall 103.

[0093] At least a part of the first part 301 of the connecting member 30 is installed in the mounting hole 1051, and a part of the second part 302 is installed in the receiving groove 1052. A part of the second part 302 is located outside the receiving groove 1052, that is, in the third direction, a part of the second part 302 is exposed outside the body 10.

[0094] The number of the connecting members 30 is equal to the number of the first terminals 21. That is, each connecting member 30 is electrically connected to one first terminal 21. In this embodiment, the number of the connecting members 30 is one, and the number of the first terminals 21 is also one.

[0095] The connecting member 30 and the chip 20 can be connected by welding, bonding, clamping or other means.

[0096] When the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the installation position of the installation unit, the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 contacts the second end 1012 of the corresponding first contact pin 10a.

[0097] Refer to Figure 9As shown, the first part 301 of the connecting member 30 includes at least a base end portion 30a and a connecting portion 30b, and the second part 302 includes at least an arm portion 30c. The connecting portion 30b includes a first connecting portion 30b1 and a detour portion 30b2. The first connecting portion 30b1 connects the base end portion 30a and the arm portion 30c, and at least part of the base end portion 30a is arranged in a spiral structure relative to the first connecting portion 30b1; the portion of the first part 301 electrically connected to the first terminal 21 is located on the outermost arc surface 30a1 of the base end portion 30a, and the first connecting portion 30b1 is arranged at an angle relative to the arm portion 30c; the detour portion 30b2 connects the arm portion 30c, and the detour portion 30b2 is arranged in a detour structure relative to the arm portion 30c, and the detour structure can be understood as being composed of a plurality of bent segments. A protrusion 1054 is provided on the main body 10 of the consumable cartridge 1, and one end of the detour portion 30b2 is wound around the protrusion 1054. The base end portion 30a is installed in the installation hole 1051. At least part of the first connecting portion 30b1 and the arm portion 30c are located in the receiving groove 1052. In the length direction of the consumable cartridge 1, at least part of the arm portion 30c protrudes from the main body 10; at least part of the base end portion 30a is electrically connected to the first terminal 21, and at least part of the arm portion 30c contacts the second end 1012 of the corresponding first contact pin 10a. At least part of the arm portion 30c is clamped in the receiving groove 1052, so that the arm portion 30c can be limited in the width direction of the consumable cartridge 1.

[0098] The arm portion 30c is configured to be formed by bending a flexible conductive wire, and a fulcrum portion is formed at the portion where the arm portion 30c is connected to the detour portion 30b2. During the process of the consumable cartridge 1 being inserted into the installation unit, the connecting member 30 abuts against the second end 1012 of the corresponding first contact pin 10a, and the arm portion 30c rotates in a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the consumable cartridge 1 with the fulcrum portion as the center.

[0099] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the stabilizing portion 40 is fixed to the main body 10. In some examples, the stabilizing portion 40 is integrally formed on the front wall 105 of the main body 10 by injection molding.

[0100] In some examples, the stabilizing portion 40 is formed on the front wall 105 of the main body 10 by thermoforming, molding, welding, or bonding.

[0101] The stabilizing portion 40 shields at least a part of the second part 302 of the connecting member 30. Specifically, the stabilizing portion 40 can shield at least a part of the side of the second part 302 facing the second side wall 104.

[0102] The stabilizing portion 40 is used to protect the second part 302 of the connecting member 30. By being fixed to the main body 10 through the stabilizing portion 40, it can be avoided that during the transportation of the consumable cartridge 1, due to external environmental factors such as bumps or vibrations, the stabilizing portion 40 falls off from the second part 302 of the connecting member 30, resulting in the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 lacking protection and being damaged due to being accidentally impacted, thereby affecting the realization of certain functions of the chip.

[0103] See Figure 10 As shown, the stabilizing portion 40 is configured to deform under the action of an external force so that at least a part of the second part 302 is exposed outward from the stabilizing portion 40. It should be noted that at least a part of the second part 302 being exposed outward from the stabilizing portion 40 means that in the third direction, at least a part of the second part 302 is exposed outward from the stabilizing portion 40.

[0104] In some examples, in the third direction, a part of the second part 302 protrudes outside the main body 10. One part of the protruded part is blocked by the stabilizing portion 40, and the other part of the protruded part is not blocked by the stabilizing portion 40. When the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus, the contact pin holder 100 abuts against the stabilizing portion 40, and the contact pin holder 100 applies a force to the stabilizing portion 40, causing the stabilizing portion 40 to deform, so that at least a part of the second part 302 blocked by the stabilizing portion 40 is exposed outward, and the other part of the second part not blocked by the stabilizing portion 40 is blocked by the stabilizing portion, thereby enabling the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 to be electrically connected to the second end 1012 of the first contact pin 10a.

[0105] In other examples, in the third direction, a part of the second part 302 protrudes outside the main body 10, and all of the protruded part is blocked by the stabilizing portion 40. When the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus, the contact pin holder 100 abuts against the stabilizing portion 40, and the contact pin holder 100 applies a force to the stabilizing portion 40, causing the stabilizing portion 40 to deform, so that at least a part of the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 can be exposed outward from the stabilizing portion 40, thereby enabling the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 to be electrically connected to the second end 1012 of the first contact pin 10a.

[0106] For the consumable cartridge 1 provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the stabilizing portion 40 is fixed on the main body 10, and the stabilizing portion 40 blocks at least a part of the second part 302 of the connecting member 30. The stabilizing portion 40 can protect the second part 302 of the connecting member 30, and can avoid that during the transportation of the consumable cartridge 1, due to external environmental factors such as bumps or vibrations, the stabilizing portion 40 falls off from the second part of the connecting member 30, forming protection for the connecting member 30, ensuring that the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 will not be damaged by impact, and ensuring that the chip 20 is electrically connected to the contact pin through the connecting member 30.

[0107] When the consumable cartridge 1 is not in use, the stabilizing portion 40 shields at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30, which can effectively reduce the exposed area of the second portion 302 outward, avoid the hidden danger of deformation or damage of the second portion 302 caused by external force, ensure the stability of the electrical connection between the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 and the image forming device, and improve the communication quality between the chip 20 and the image forming device.

[0108] The stabilizing portion 40 is fixed on the main body 10. The setting structure of the stabilizing portion 40 is simple, which avoids inconvenience to the component assembly of the consumable cartridge 1, thereby avoiding the problems of missing installation or misinstallation of the stabilizing portion 40, and further ensuring that the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 will not be damaged by impact, ensuring the electrical connection between the chip 20 and the contact pin through the connecting member 30, and ensuring the normal installation and use of the consumable cartridge 1.

[0109] Fixing the stabilizing portion 40 on the main body 10 can reduce the assembly difficulty and process of the consumable cartridge 1 and improve the production efficiency.

[0110] In a possible implementation manner, a handle 50 is further provided on the main body 10.

[0111] The handle 50 is located on the front wall 105 of the main body 10. In the first direction, the stabilizing portion 40 is closer to the bottom wall 101 than the handle 50, and the second portion 302 is closer to the bottom wall 101 than the handle 50. The stabilizing portion 40 and the second portion 302 are located on the same side of the main body 10.

[0112] In the first direction, the second direction or the third direction, the projections of the stabilizing portion 40 and the handle 50 do not overlap. With such a setting, during the process of loading the consumable cartridge 1 into the image forming device, it can be avoided that when the stabilizing portion 40 deforms under external force, it forms a structural interference with the handle 50, resulting in the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 not being able to fully expose outward from the stabilizing portion 40, and further leading to technical problems such as poor contact or inability to electrically connect between the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 and the top of the target contact pin in the image forming device.

[0113] In a possible implementation manner, as shown in Figure 5 In the second direction, the connecting member 30 is located on the side adjacent to the second side wall 104, the stabilizing portion 40 is provided on the front wall 105, and is located on the side of the second portion 302 facing the second side wall 104. With such a setting, the stabilizing portion 40 can shield at least a part of the side of the second portion 302 facing the second side wall 104, thereby protecting the connecting member 30.

[0114] In one embodiment, in the second direction, the connecting member 30 is located on one side adjacent to the first side wall 103, and the stabilizing portion 40 is provided on the front wall 105 and located on the side where the second portion 302 faces the first side wall 103. Alternatively, in the second direction, the number of the connecting members 30 is plural, and the plural connecting members 30 are respectively located on one side adjacent to the first side wall 103 and on one side adjacent to the second side wall 104, the stabilizing portion 40 is provided on the front wall 105, and the stabilizing portions 40 are provided on both sides of the second portion 302.

[0115] In another embodiment, in the second direction, the stabilizing portion 40 is located on the second side wall 104. Alternatively, in the second direction, the stabilizing portion 40 is located on the first side wall 103. Alternatively, in the second direction, the stabilizing portion 40 is located on the second side wall 104 and the first side wall 103, that is, the stabilizing portions 40 are provided on both the second side wall 104 and the first side wall 103. It should be noted that the connecting member 30 and the stabilizing portion 40 are located on the same side of the main body 10.

[0116] Wherein, the stabilizing portion 40 is configured to deform towards the main body 10 along the third direction under the action of an external force.

[0117] Further, an avoidance groove 1053 is provided on the front wall 105 of the main body 10. In the third direction, a part of the stabilizing portion 40 deforms under the action of an external force and moves into the avoidance groove 1053. With such a setting, during the process of loading the consumable cartridge 1 into the image forming apparatus, it is possible to avoid structural interference between the stabilizing portion 40 and the main body 10 when the stabilizing portion 40 deforms under the action of an external force.

[0118] In a possible implementation manner, one end of the stabilizing portion 40 is connected to the front wall 105, and the other end of the stabilizing portion 40 extends in a direction away from the front wall. With such a setting, the other end of the stabilizing portion 40 can be in a free state, so that when the stylus holder 100 applies a force to the stabilizing portion 40, the stabilizing portion 40 can deform towards the main body 10 along the third direction.

[0119] Wherein, in the second direction, at least a part of the second portion 302 is blocked by the stabilizing portion 40. With such a setting, in the second direction, the stabilizing portion 40 forms a protection for the connecting member 30.

[0120] Further, referring to Figures 5 to 6 as shown, the stabilizing portion 40 has a connecting end 401 and a free end 402, and the connecting end 401 is connected to at least a part of the main body 10.

[0121] The connecting end 401 can extend linearly to the free end 402. In other embodiments, the connecting end 401 can extend along a curve to the free end 402.

[0122] In the first direction, the connection end 401 is located on the side of the handle 50 close to the bottom wall 101, and the connection end 401 is closer to the bottom wall 101 than the free end 402.

[0123] In the second direction, the free end 402 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the second part 302. In the second direction, the free end 402 is at least partially in contact with the second part 302. With such an arrangement, in the second direction, the stabilizing portion 40 forms a protection for the connecting member 30.

[0124] In the third direction, the free end 402 is farther from the front wall 105 than the connection end 401. With such an arrangement, when the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus, the contact pin holder 100 moves from the connection end 401 of the stabilizing portion 40 to the free end 402 in the first direction, and the contact pin holder 100 exerts a force on the stabilizing portion 40 in the third direction, causing the stabilizing portion 40 to deform toward the main body 10 in the third direction.

[0125] In some examples, referring to Figure 10 As shown, when the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus, in the third direction, the contact pin holder 100 abuts against the stabilizing portion 40, and the contact pin holder 100 exerts a force on the free end 402 of the stabilizing portion 40, causing the free end 402 to deform toward the avoidance groove 1053 in the third direction, so that at least a part of the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 is exposed outward from the free end 402, thereby enabling the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 to gradually enter the contact pin groove 100a. When the consumable cartridge 1 is completely installed in place, the free end 402 enters the avoidance groove 1053, and the second part 302 of the connecting member 30 completely enters the contact pin groove 100a and is electrically connected to the second end 1012 of the first contact pin 10a.

[0126] Embodiment 2:

[0127] Referring to Figures 11 to 13 As shown, compared with the consumable cartridge 1 in Embodiment 1, the difference in the consumable cartridge 1 in Embodiment 2 lies in that the structure of the stabilizing portion 40 is different.

[0128] The stabilizing portion 40 has a connection end 401 and a free end 402. In the first direction, the connection end 401 is farther from the bottom wall 101 than the placement portion 11. The connection end 401 is not connected to the placement portion 11. In the first direction, the second direction, or the third direction, the projection of the stabilizing portion 40 does not overlap with the handle 50.

[0129] In the first direction, at least a part of the stabilizing portion 40 is farther from the bottom wall 101 than the second part 302. In the first direction and the second direction, the free end 402 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the second part 302. With such an arrangement, in the first direction and the second direction, the stabilizing portion 40 forms a protection for the connecting member 30.

[0130] The stabilizing portion 40 is configured to deform in a first direction toward the handle 50 under the action of an external force.

[0131] In a third direction, the free end 402 is farther from the front wall 105 than the connection end 401, and the free end 402 is disposed opposite to the connection end 401. With such a setting, when the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus in the first direction, the contact pin holder 100 abuts against the stabilizing portion 40, and the contact pin holder 100 applies a force to the free end 402 of the stabilizing portion 40, causing the stabilizing portion 40 to deform in the first direction toward the handle 50.

[0132] In a possible implementation, in the first direction, the stabilizing portion 40 is located on a side of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 facing the handle 50. Refer to Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the stabilizing portion 40 has a receiving space 403, and at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 is located in the receiving space 403. In the first direction and the second direction, at least a part of the second portion 302 is blocked by the receiving space 403, that is, in the first direction and the second direction, at least a part of the second portion 302 is blocked by the stabilizing portion 40. With such a setting, the stabilizing portion 40 can block at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30, so that the stabilizing portion 40 protects the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30.

[0133] Wherein, the stabilizing portion 40 has a first wall 40a in the first direction. In the first direction, the first wall 40a is located on a side of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 facing the handle 50. With such a setting, the first wall 40a can block at least a part of a side of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 facing the handle 50, so that the stabilizing portion 40 protects at least a part of a side of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 facing the handle 50.

[0134] The stabilizing portion 40 has a second wall 40b and a third wall 40c in the second direction, and the second wall 40b and the third wall 40c are respectively intersectingly connected to the first wall 40a. In the second direction, the second wall 40b covers at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 facing the first side wall 103, and the third wall 40c covers at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 facing the second side wall 104. With such a setting, the second wall 40b and the third wall 40c can block at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 in the second direction, so that the stabilizing portion 40 protects at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 in the second direction.

[0135] The first wall 40a, the second wall 40b, and the third wall 40c enclose the receiving space 403.

[0136] In some examples, refer to Figure 14As shown, in the third direction, a part of the second portion 302 protrudes outside the main body 10. In the first direction, a part of the protrusion is blocked by the stabilizing portion 40, and the other part of the protrusion is not blocked by the stabilizing portion 40. When the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus, the other part of the second portion 302 that is not blocked by the stabilizing portion 40 extends into the contact pin groove 100a that houses the first contact pin 10a. A part of the contact pin holder 100 abuts against the stabilizing portion 40, and the contact pin holder 100 applies a force to the free end 402 of the stabilizing portion 40, causing the stabilizing portion 40 to deform in the first direction toward the handle 50. This can expose at least a part of the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 that was blocked by the stabilizing portion 40 to the outside, so that the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 completely enters the contact pin groove 100a and is electrically connected to the second end 1012 of the first contact pin 10a.

[0137] It should be noted that in other embodiments, in the third direction, a part of the second portion 302 protrudes outside the main body 10. In the first direction, a part of the protrusion is blocked by the stabilizing portion 40, and the other protrusion is not blocked by the stabilizing portion 40. When the consumable cartridge 1 is loaded into the image forming apparatus, the contact pin holder 100 may not abut against the stabilizing portion 40, so that the second portion 302 of the connecting member 30 completely enters the contact pin groove 100a and is electrically connected to the second end 1012 of the first contact pin 10a.

[0138] For the structures of the remaining parts, Embodiment 2 is the same as Embodiment 1.

[0139] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features. However, such modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A consumables box (1) is detachably mounted in an image forming device, the image forming device comprising a stylus assembly, the stylus assembly comprising at least a stylus holder (100) and a first stylus (10a), the first stylus (10a) comprising a first end (1011) and a second end (1012), in a first direction, the second end (1012) is higher than the first end (1011), characterized in that: The consumables box (1) comprises: A main body (10), wherein a placement portion (11) is provided on the main body (10); A chip (20), wherein the chip (20) is arranged on the placement portion (11); a connecting member (30), at least a portion of the connecting member (30) being located on the placement portion (11), the connecting member (30) comprising a first portion (301) and a second portion (302), the first portion (301) being used for electrically connecting to the chip (20), and the second portion (302) being used for electrically connecting to the second end (1012) of the first contact pin (10a); A stabilizing portion (40), wherein the stabilizing portion (40) is fixed to the main body (10), the stabilizing portion (40) covers at least a portion of the second portion (302), and the stabilizing portion (40) is configured to deform under the action of an external force so that at least a portion of the second portion (302) is exposed outward from the stabilizing portion (40).

2. The consumables box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (10) is also provided with a handle (50), and in the first direction, the second direction or the third direction, the projections of the stabilizing portion (40) and the handle (50) do not overlap; The first direction, the second direction and the third direction have an angle with each other.

3. The consumables box (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body (10) has a bottom wall (101) in the first direction, and the bottom wall (101) has an ink outlet (101a). In the first direction, the stabilizing portion (40) is closer to the bottom wall (101) than the handle (50), and the second portion (302) is closer to the bottom wall (101) than the handle (50). The stabilizing portion (40) and the second portion (302) are located on the same side of the main body (10).

4. The consumables box (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the stabilizing portion (40) is connected to the front wall (105) of the body (10), and the other end of the stabilizing portion (40) extends in a direction away from the front wall (105), and in the second direction, at least part of the second portion (302) is blocked by the stabilizing portion (40); or, In the first direction and the second direction, at least part of the second portion (302) is blocked by the stabilizing portion (40).

5. The consumables box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (10) has a first side wall (103) and a second side wall (104) in the second direction, and the body (10) has a front wall (105) in the third direction; In the second direction, the stabilizing portion (40) is disposed on the front wall (105) and is located on a side of the second portion (302) facing the second side wall (104) and / or a side facing the first side wall (103); or, In the second direction, the stabilizing portion (40) is located on the second side wall (104) and / or the first side wall (103).

6. The consumables box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: An avoidance groove (1053) is provided on the front wall (105) of the body (10), and in the third direction, a portion of the stabilizing portion (40) is deformed under the action of an external force and moves into the avoidance groove (1053).

7. The consumables box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The stabilizing portion (40) has a connecting end (401) and a free end (402), and the connecting end (401) is connected to at least a portion of the body (10); In the third direction, the free end (402) is further away from the front wall (105) of the body (10) than the connecting end (401).

8. The consumables box (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the second direction, the projection of the free end (402) and the second portion (302) at least partially overlaps; or, In a first direction, the stabilizing portion (40) is at least partially farther from the bottom wall (101) of the body (10) relative to the second portion (302), and in the first direction and the second direction, the projections of the free end (402) and the second portion at least partially overlap.

9. The consumables box (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The free end (402) has a receiving space (403), at least a portion of the second portion (302) is located in the receiving space (403), and in the first direction and the second direction, at least a portion of the second portion (302) is blocked by the receiving space (403).

10. The consumable material box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stabilizing portion (40) is configured to deform along a third direction toward the body (10) under the action of an external force; or, the stabilizing portion (40) is configured to deform along a first direction toward the handle (50) under the action of an external force.

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