Toner cartridge for laser printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a toner cartridge for a laser printer, which relates to the technical field of toner cartridges and comprises a toner cartridge, a toner storage bin is arranged below the toner cartridge, a toner inlet is arranged at the right end of the toner storage bin, a toner outlet is arranged below the front end of the toner storage bin, and a rubber plug is arranged on the inner side of the toner outlet. A partition plate is arranged between the new toner bin and the waste toner bin, sealing plates are arranged above the new toner bin and the waste toner bin, a plurality of groups of electric heating wires are arranged in the heating bin, and a plug is arranged in the new toner bin. According to the toner cartridge for the laser printer, a worker can conveniently add toner through the arranged toner inlet, the new toner bin is subjected to double sealing through the arranged plug and the arranged sealing cover, air is heated through the arranged electric heating wire, heat is guided into the new toner bin through the arranged heat conduction rod, and the toner is dried; the stirring blades are controlled to rotate through the arranged motor, so that the carbon powder is stirred and prevented from caking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toner cartridge technology, and in particular to a toner cartridge for laser printers. Background Technology

[0002] Modern office equipment includes electro-photographic imaging devices, such as laser printers and digital copiers. While the structures of these devices vary, their working principles are essentially the same. They all involve six processes: charging, exposure, development, transfer, fixing, and cleaning. In the transfer process of a laser printer, the toner is pushed by the stirring rack inside the toner cartridge and adsorbed by the developing roller. The toner is then transferred to the printing paper or other media. Finally, the fixing device heats and pressurizes the toner to melt it, which then solidifies into text and images on the paper.

[0003] Existing toner cartridges are inconvenient for staff to add toner during installation and use, have poor sealing, and the small parts are easy to lose during the toner addition process, affecting the use of the toner cartridge. They also have poor dehumidification effect, which brings certain adverse effects to the user experience. In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, we propose a toner cartridge for laser printers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a toner cartridge for laser printers that can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A toner cartridge for a laser printer includes a toner cartridge with a handle on its front outer surface. A toner storage compartment is located below the toner cartridge, with a toner inlet at its right end and a toner outlet at its lower front. A sealing cover is provided on the outside of the toner inlet, and a rubber stopper is provided on the inside of the toner outlet. A movable connecting block is provided between the rubber stopper and the toner storage compartment. A cover plate is provided on top of the toner cartridge. The toner storage compartment contains a new toner compartment and a waste toner compartment, separated by a partition plate. Support blocks are provided on both sides of the partition plate and on the inside of the toner cartridge. A sealing plate is provided above both the new and waste toner compartments, positioned above the support blocks. The system includes a heating chamber with multiple sets of heating wires inside. The inner wall of the heating chamber has through holes. The inner wall of the sealing plate has multiple sets of heat-conducting rods. The inner wall of the sealing plate has an exhaust port. A sealing plug is located inside the exhaust port, and a first sealing ring is located outside the sealing plug. A counterweight is located below the sealing plug. A main shaft is located inside the new powder hopper. Multiple stirring blades are located outside the main shaft. A motor is located at one end of the main shaft, and a protective plate is located outside the motor. A fixing column is located inside the new powder hopper. A plug is located inside the new powder hopper, and the fixing column passes through the inner wall of the plug. A second sealing ring is located outside the plug, and a spring is located on the outer bottom of the fixing column.

[0007] Preferably, the handle is fixedly mounted on the front outer surface of the toner cartridge, the toner storage compartment is fixedly mounted below the toner cartridge, the sealing cap is threadedly connected to the toner inlet, the rubber plug is detachably connected to the toner inlet, and the rubber plug is rotatably connected to the toner storage compartment via a movable connecting block.

[0008] Preferably, the partition plate is fixedly installed inside the toner storage bin, the cover plate is detachably connected to the toner box, the support block is fixedly installed inside the toner box and on the front and rear outer surfaces of the partition plate, and the sealing plate is detachably connected to the new toner bin and the waste toner bin through the provided support block.

[0009] Preferably, the heating wire is fixedly disposed above the sealing plate, the heating chamber is disposed outside the heating wire and fixedly disposed on the upper outer surface of the sealing plate, and the rubber ring is detachably connected to the sealing plate.

[0010] Preferably, the heat-conducting rod is fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the sealing plate, the sealing plug is movably disposed on the inner side of the exhaust hole, the first sealing ring is detachably connected to the sealing plug, and the counterweight is fixedly disposed on the bottom of the sealing plug.

[0011] Preferably, the motor and protective plate are fixedly installed inside the new powder hopper, one end of the main shaft is connected to the output end of the motor, the stirring blade is fixedly installed on the outside of the main shaft, the fixing column is fixedly installed on the inside of the new powder hopper, the plug is slidably connected to the fixing column, the spring is detachably connected to the fixing column, and the second sealing ring is detachably connected to the plug.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, the handle facilitates the installation and disassembly of the toner cartridge and printer by the operator. The toner inlet facilitates the delivery of new toner into the toner hopper. The sealing cap and plug provide a double seal for the toner inlet, preventing the equipment from malfunctioning if the sealing cap is lost. The rubber stopper facilitates the sealing of the toner outlet and allows the operator to easily open the rubber stopper to empty the waste toner hopper when adding toner. The movable connecting block secures the rubber stopper to the bottom outside of the toner storage hopper to prevent loss.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, a sealing plate is used to seal the new powder hopper and the waste powder hopper. A heating wire is used to heat the air inside the heating chamber. A heat-conducting rod is used to transfer heat to the inside of the new powder hopper to dry the toner. A motor controls the rotation of the main shaft and stirring blades to stir the toner and prevent it from clumping. A protective plate is used to protect the motor. When the air pressure inside the new powder hopper is too high, the sealing plug is pushed upward, and the gas inside the new powder hopper is discharged to the outside through the exhaust hole. When the air pressure inside the new powder hopper is the same as the outside, the sealing plug is controlled to descend under the action of the counterweight, and the exhaust hole is sealed by the first sealing ring. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the powder inlet structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plate structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the heating chamber of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring blade structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plug structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Toner box; 2. Handle; 3. Toner storage bin; 4. Toner inlet; 5. Toner outlet; 6. Divider plate; 7. Sealing cover; 8. Rubber plug; 9. Movable connecting block; 10. Cover plate; 11. New toner bin; 12. Waste toner bin; 13. Support block; 14. Sealing plate; 15. Heating wire; 16. Heating chamber; 17. Through hole; 18. Rubber ring; 19. Heat conducting rod; 20. Sealing plug; 21. Counterweight; 22. Vent; 23. First sealing ring; 24. Stirring blade; 25. Main shaft; 26. Motor; 27. Protective plate; 28. Fixing column; 29. ​​Plug; 30. Spring; 31. Second sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] Example 1, as Figures 1-7 As shown, a toner cartridge for a laser printer includes a toner cartridge 1. A handle 2 is provided on the outer surface of the front end of the toner cartridge 1, which facilitates the installation and removal of the toner cartridge 1 from the printer. When toner needs to be added, the toner cartridge 1 is removed, the sealing cap 7 is unscrewed, the toner bottle opening is tilted, the toner cartridge 1 is placed vertically, the toner bottle opening is inserted into the toner inlet 4, and the plug 29 is pressed downwards to separate it from the side of the toner storage compartment 3. At this time, there is a sufficient gap between the plug 29 and the toner inlet 4 for toner to enter the new toner compartment 11. The toner falls into the new toner compartment under the action of gravity. Inside the new toner cartridge 11, the toner bottle is then pulled out from the toner inlet 4 to complete the toner filling process. The upper surface of the plug 29 is tapped downwards with a round stick to shake the toner scattered on its surface into the new toner cartridge 11. Under the elastic force of the spring 30, the plug 29 is pushed upwards and locked inside the toner inlet 4. The second sealing ring 31 is used to seal the toner inlet 4 to prevent toner leakage. At the same time, the sealing cap 7 is tightened. The plug 29 can effectively provide double protection for the toner inlet 4, preventing the toner cartridge from being unusable due to the small size of the sealing cap 7 during toner filling.

[0025] Example 2, as Figures 1-7As shown, a toner cartridge for a laser printer allows for the following process: When the operator needs to clean the waste toner, the rubber stopper 8 is opened, the toner outlet 5 is turned downwards, and the toner cartridge 1 is shaken left and right. Waste toner is discharged outwards through the outlet 5 under gravity. A sealing plate 14 seals the new toner compartment 11 and the waste toner compartment 12. When the operator needs to perform a deep cleaning of the waste toner compartment 12, the sealing plate 14 is removed, and the waste toner inside the compartment is cleaned with a brush. During operation, the toner cartridge 1 periodically powers the motor 26 and heating wire 15, causing them to control the rotation of the main shaft 25 and the stirring blade 24, thus agitating the toner. To prevent clumping, the air inside the heating chamber 16 is heated by the heating wire 15, and the heat is transferred to the interior of the new powder chamber 11 by multiple sets of heat-conducting rods 19 to dry the toner. When the gas inside the new powder chamber 11 is heated, the air pressure increases. When the pressure increases to a certain level, it pushes the sealing plug 20 upward, creating a gap between it and the exhaust port 22. At this time, the hot air inside the new powder chamber 11 is transported outward until the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the new powder chamber 11 is equal. Under the action of the counterweight 21, the sealing plug 20 is controlled to descend, and the exhaust port 22 is sealed by the first sealing ring 23 to prevent waste powder leakage.

[0026] It should be noted that this utility model is a toner cartridge for a laser printer. In use, the handle 2 allows the operator to easily remove the toner cartridge 1 from the printer. The toner cartridge 1 is placed vertically, the sealing cap 7 is unscrewed, and the toner bottle opening is inserted into the toner inlet 4. The bottle is then pressed downwards to separate the plug 29 from the inlet 4, leaving sufficient clearance for toner to enter the new toner container 11. After toner filling, the toner bottle is pulled out of the inlet 4. The spring 30 pushes the plug 29 upwards, making it fit tightly against the inlet 4. The second sealing ring 31 seals the inlet 4. The sealing cap 7 is then tightened, providing a double seal for the inlet 4 through the plug 29 and the sealing cap 7. When the operator needs to clean the waste toner, the toner cartridge 1 is placed horizontally with the outlet 5 facing downwards. The rubber stopper 8 is opened, and the toner cartridge 1 is shaken horizontally from side to side. Under gravity, the waste toner falls from the waste toner container 12. The sealing plate 14 above the waste toner hopper 12 is removed, and the inner wall of the waste toner hopper 12 is thoroughly cleaned using a cleaning brush. After completion, the sealing plate 14 is fixed above the waste toner hopper 12, sealing the new toner hopper 11 and the waste toner hopper 12. The heating wire 15 and the motor 26 are periodically energized, and the heating wire 15 heats the air inside the heating chamber 16. Multiple sets of heat-conducting rods 19 transfer the heat to the interior of the new toner hopper 11, thus heating the toner. During drying, the stirring blades 24 are rotated by the motor 26 to agitate the toner and prevent it from clumping. When the gas inside the new toner hopper 11 is heated and the gas pressure increases, the sealing plug 20 is pushed upward to create a sufficient gap between the sealing plug 20 and the exhaust port 22, allowing the hot air inside the new toner hopper 11 to be discharged to the outside. When the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the new toner hopper 11 is consistent, the sealing plug 20 is pressed tightly against the exhaust port 22 under the gravity of the counterweight 21, thus sealing the new toner hopper 11.

[0027] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A toner cartridge for a laser printer, comprising a toner cartridge (1) and a rubber ring (18), characterized in that: The toner cartridge (1) has a handle (2) on its front outer surface. A toner storage compartment (3) is located below the toner cartridge (1). A toner inlet (4) is located at the right end of the toner storage compartment (3). A toner outlet (5) is located below the front end of the toner storage compartment (3). A sealing cap (7) is located on the outside of the toner inlet (4). A rubber stopper (8) is located on the inside of the toner outlet (5). A movable connecting block (9) is located between the rubber stopper (8) and the toner storage compartment (3). A cover plate (10) is located on the top of the toner cartridge (1). The powder storage silo (3) is internally equipped with a new powder silo (11) and a waste powder silo (12). A partition plate (6) is provided between the new powder silo (11) and the waste powder silo (12). Support blocks (13) are provided on both sides of the partition plate (6) and on the inner side of the toner box (1). A sealing plate (14) is provided above the new powder silo (11) and the waste powder silo (12). The sealing plate (14) is located above the support block (13). A heating chamber (16) is provided above the sealing plate (14). The heating chamber (16) is equipped with multiple sets of heating wires (15), and the inner wall of the heating chamber (16) is provided with through holes (17). The inner wall of the sealing plate (14) is provided with multiple sets of heat-conducting rods (19). The inner wall of the sealing plate (14) is provided with exhaust holes (22). A sealing plug (20) is provided inside the exhaust holes (22). A first sealing ring (23) is provided outside the sealing plug (20). A counterweight (21) is provided below the sealing plug (20). The new powder chamber (11) is equipped with a main shaft (25). Multiple sets of stirring blades (24) are provided on the outer side of the main shaft (25). A motor (26) is provided at one end of the main shaft (25). A protective plate (27) is provided on the outer side of the motor (26). A fixing column (28) is provided on the inner side of the new powder hopper (11). A plug (29) is provided inside the new powder hopper (11). The fixing column (28) passes through the inner wall of the plug (29). A second sealing ring (31) is provided on the outer side of the plug (29). A spring (30) is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the fixing column (28).

2. The toner cartridge for a laser printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (2) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the front end of the toner box (1), the toner storage chamber (3) is fixedly installed below the toner box (1), the sealing cover (7) is threadedly connected to the toner inlet (4), the rubber plug (8) is detachably connected to the toner inlet (4), and the rubber plug (8) is rotatably connected to the toner storage chamber (3) through the movable connecting block (9).

3. A toner cartridge for a laser printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition plate (6) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the powder storage bin (3), the cover plate (10) is detachably connected to the toner box (1), the support block (13) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the toner box (1) and the front and rear outer surfaces of the partition plate (6), and the sealing plate (14) is detachably connected to the new powder bin (11) and the waste powder bin (12) through the support block (13).

4. A toner cartridge for a laser printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating wire (15) is fixedly disposed above the sealing plate (14), the heating chamber (16) is disposed outside the heating wire (15) and fixedly disposed on the upper outer surface of the sealing plate (14), and the rubber ring (18) is detachably connected to the sealing plate (14).

5. A toner cartridge for a laser printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat-conducting rod (19) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sealing plate (14), the sealing plug (20) is movably installed on the inner side of the exhaust hole (22), the first sealing ring (23) is detachably connected to the sealing plug (20), and the counterweight (21) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the sealing plug (20).

6. A toner cartridge for a laser printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (26) and the protective plate (27) are fixedly installed inside the new powder hopper (11). One end of the main shaft (25) is connected to the output end of the motor (26). The stirring blade (24) is fixedly installed on the outside of the main shaft (25). The fixed column (28) is fixedly installed on the inside of the new powder hopper (11). The plug (29) is slidably connected to the fixed column (28). The spring (30) is detachably connected to the fixed column (28). The second sealing ring (31) is detachably connected to the plug (29).

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