Imaging equipment and processing box with gravity assembly thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses imaging equipment and a processing box with a gravity assembly thereof, the processing box comprises a processing box body, a movable rod and the gravity assembly, and the gravity assembly comprises a gravity part. When the processing box is installed, the cover plate of the imaging equipment acts on the movable rod so that the movable rod can move, the processing box can be installed in the imaging equipment, and at the moment, the gravity part of the gravity assembly moves upwards. When the processing box needs to be taken out from the imaging equipment, after a cover plate of the imaging equipment is opened, the acting force of the cover plate on the movable rod disappears, at the moment, the gravity part of the gravity assembly sinks under the action of self gravity, then the movable rod is ejected upwards, and normal replacement of the processing box is guaranteed. According to the processing box, the movable rod is ejected out under the gravity action of the gravity part, and compared with a processing box in which the movable rod is ejected out by mounting an elastic element, the situation that the processing box cannot be normally mounted and taken out due to failure and damage of the elastic element can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of imaging equipment technology, specifically to an imaging device and its processing box with a gravity component. Background Technology

[0002] Processing cartridges are widely used in imaging equipment that utilizes electrophotographic imaging technology. Generally, processing cartridges can be detachably installed on the main components of the imaging equipment, thus requiring operators to frequently install or remove them.

[0003] In existing technologies, most processing cartridges are equipped with elastic elements. When the processing cartridge is installed into the imaging device, the cover of the imaging device presses down on the movable rod of the processing cartridge. The movable rod moves, compressing the elastic element and storing energy. When the processing cartridge needs to be removed, opening the cover eliminates the cover's effect on the movable rod, and the elastic element releases its energy, pushing the movable rod out. However, elastic elements are prone to breakage during transportation. With prolonged use, the elasticity of the elastic element deteriorates or even fails. The compressed elastic element cannot properly recover its shape, making it difficult to remove the processing cartridge from the imaging device, or even causing it to become stuck inside, making replacement impossible. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a processing box with a gravity component, which can smoothly push the movable rod upward, avoiding the situation where the processing box cannot be installed and removed normally due to the failure or damage of the elastic element.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a processing box with a gravity component, comprising a processing box body, a movable rod and a gravity component, wherein the movable rod and the gravity component are both movably connected to the processing box body, the gravity component includes a gravity part, wherein when the movable rod moves down, it can drive the gravity part to move up, and when the gravity part moves down, it can drive the movable rod to move up;

[0006] When the processing box is installed into the imaging device and the cover of the imaging device is closed, the movable rod can move with the movement of the cover.

[0007] When the cover of the imaging device is opened, the gravity component can move downward under its own weight.

[0008] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This processing box is equipped with a gravity component. When installing the processing box, the cover plate of the imaging device acts on the movable rod, causing the movable rod to move and allowing the processing box to be installed inside the imaging device. At this time, the gravity component moves upward. When it is necessary to remove the processing box from the imaging device, after opening the cover plate, the force exerted by the cover plate on the movable rod disappears. At this time, the gravity component will sink under its own weight, thereby pushing the movable rod upward. The structural strength of the gravity component ensures that it is not easily broken or damaged during transportation, and the gravity effect of the gravity component will not fail due to long-term use. Therefore, this processing box can still ensure that the movable rod can be smoothly pushed out even after long-term use, thus ensuring the normal replacement and use of the processing box. Compared with processing boxes that use elastic elements to push out the movable rod, this processing box can avoid the situation where the processing box cannot be properly installed and removed due to the failure or damage of the elastic element.

[0009] The aforementioned processing box with a gravity component includes a rotatable member. When the movable rod moves with the movement of the cover plate, the rotatable member rotates in a first direction to move the gravity component upward. When the gravity component moves downward under its own weight, the rotatable member rotates in a second direction to move the movable rod upward. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0010] When the aforementioned processing box with a gravity component is not subjected to external force, the force exerted by the gravity component on the rotatable member is greater than or equal to the force exerted by the movable rod on the rotatable member.

[0011] The aforementioned processing box with a gravity component has a rotatable member with a support plate. The rotatable member is rotatably connected to the processing box body. The first end of the rotatable member is connected to the gravity component, and the second end is connected to the support plate. The support plate supports and connects the movable rod. When no external force is applied, the force exerted by the gravity component on the first end of the rotatable member is greater than or equal to the force exerted by the movable rod on the support plate.

[0012] The aforementioned processing box with a gravity component has the gravity component integrally formed with the rotatable part.

[0013] In the aforementioned processing box with a gravity component, the movable rod has a lateral protrusion, and the support plate abuts against the lower side of the lateral protrusion.

[0014] In the aforementioned processing box with a gravity component, the rotatable component is a gear, the gravity part has a first rack, and the movable rod has a second rack. The first rack and the second rack are respectively meshed and connected to both sides of the gear, and the weight of the gravity part is greater than or equal to the weight of the movable rod.

[0015] This invention also provides an imaging device, including the aforementioned processing box with a gravity component, which has at least all the beneficial effects that the aforementioned processing box with a gravity component can bring.

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the processing box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the movable rod after it has been lowered according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable rod after it has been moved upwards according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable rod after it has been lowered in Embodiment 5 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the state after the movable rod in Embodiment 5 of this utility model has been moved upward.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals: 100 Processing box body, 200 Movable rod, 210 Lateral protrusion, 220 Second rack, 300 Gravity assembly, 310 Gravity part, 311 First rack, 320 Rotatable part, 321 Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 3 Embodiment 1 of this utility model provides a processing box with a gravity component, including a processing box body 100, a movable rod 200, and a gravity component 300. The movable rod 200 and the gravity component 300 are both movably connected to the processing box body 100. The gravity component 300 includes a gravity part 310. When the movable rod 200 moves downward, it can drive the gravity part 310 to move upward. When the gravity part 310 moves downward, it can drive the movable rod 200 to move upward. When the processing box is installed on an imaging device and the cover of the imaging device is closed, the movable rod 200 can move with the movement of the cover. When the cover of the imaging device is opened, the gravity part 310 can move downward under its own gravity.

[0026] This processing box is equipped with a gravity component 300. When installing the processing box, the cover plate of the imaging device acts on the movable rod 200, causing the movable rod 200 to move and allowing the processing box to be installed inside the imaging device. At this time, the gravity component 310 moves upward. When it is necessary to remove the processing box from the imaging device, after opening the cover plate, the force exerted by the cover plate on the movable rod 200 disappears. At this time, the gravity component 310 will sink under its own weight, thereby pushing the movable rod 200 upward. The structural strength of the gravity component 310 ensures that it is not easily broken or damaged during transportation, and the gravity effect of the gravity component 310 will not fail due to prolonged use. Therefore, this processing box can still ensure that the movable rod 200 can be smoothly pushed out even after long-term use, thus ensuring the normal replacement and use of the processing box. Compared with processing boxes that use elastic elements to push out the movable rod, this processing box can avoid the situation where the processing box cannot be properly installed and removed due to the failure or damage of the elastic element.

[0027] Furthermore, the gravity assembly 300 also includes a rotatable member 320. When no external force is applied, the downward force exerted by the gravity component 310 on the rotatable member 320 is greater than or equal to the downward force exerted by the movable rod 200 on the rotatable member 320. At this time, the gravity component 310 and the movable rod 200 have a balanced position. (Refer to...) Figure 2 When the cover of the imaging device is closed, the movable rod 200 moves with the cover, and the rotatable member 320 rotates in the first direction, causing the gravity part 310 to move upward. In the closed state, the two ends of the rotatable member 320 are subjected to forces from the gravity part 310 and the movable rod 200, respectively. The force exerted by the movable rod 200 on the rotatable member 320 includes its own weight and the pressure from the cover. Restricted by the cover, the movable rod 200 is not pushed upward, and its position is below the equilibrium position, while the position of the gravity part 310 is above the equilibrium position. (Refer to...) Figure 3 After the cover is opened, the pressure of the cover on the movable rod 200 is removed. At this time, since the force of the gravity part 310 on the rotatable member 320 is greater than or equal to the force of the movable rod 200 on the rotatable member 320, the gravity part 310 will fall back to the equilibrium position, thereby causing the rotatable member 320 to rotate in the second direction, so that the movable rod 200 moves upward. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0028] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1 to 3In this embodiment, the rotatable component 320 has a support plate 321. The rotatable component 320 is rotatably connected to the processing box body 100. The first end of the rotatable component 320 is connected to the gravity part 310, and the second end is connected to the support plate 321. The support plate 321 supports the movable rod 200. When no external force is applied, the force exerted by the gravity part 310 on the first end of the rotatable component 320 is greater than or equal to the force exerted by the movable rod 200 on the support plate 321. When the cover of the imaging device is closed, the movable rod 200 moves with the movement of the cover. The movable rod 200 moves downward, causing the support plate 321 to sink, and the first end of the rotatable component 320 to tilt upward, thereby causing the gravity part 310 to move upward, and the position of the gravity part 310 is higher than the equilibrium position. When the force exerted by the cover plate on the movable rod 200 disappears, the gravity of the gravity part 310 causes the first end of the rotatable part 320 to fall back to the equilibrium position, and the support plate 321 tilts up, thereby pushing the movable rod 200 upward.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The second embodiment of this utility model provides a processing box with a gravity component. The difference between the second and third embodiments is that the gravity component 310 and the rotatable component 320 (including the support plate 321) are integrally formed, so that the gravity component 300 presents a seesaw-like structure. Using the seesaw principle, the gravity component 310 can push the movable rod 200 out under its own gravity.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] The third embodiment of this utility model provides a processing box with a gravity component. The difference between it and the first and second embodiments is that the second end of the support plate 321 is inserted with a movable rod 200. When the first end of the rotatable member 320 sinks, the support plate 321 can tilt the movable rod 200 upward and push it out.

[0033] Example 4

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The fourth embodiment of this utility model provides a processing box with a gravity component. The difference between the fourth and third embodiments is that the movable rod 200 has a lateral protrusion 210, and the support plate 321 abuts against the lower side of the lateral protrusion 210. When the first end of the rotatable member 320 sinks, the support plate 321 can tilt the movable rod 200 upward and push it out.

[0035] Example 5

[0036] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5Embodiment 5 of this utility model provides a processing box with a gravity component. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiments 1 to 4 is that the rotatable component 320 is a gear, the gravity component 310 has a first rack 311, and the movable rod 200 has a second rack 220. The first rack 311 and the second rack 220 are respectively meshed and connected to both sides of the gear, and the weight of the gravity component 310 is greater than or equal to the weight of the movable rod 200. (Refer to...) Figure 4 When not subjected to external force, the gravity part 310 and the movable rod 200 are in a balanced position. When the cover is closed, the movable rod 200 moves with the cover, causing it and the second rack 220 to move downwards. The gear rotates in the first direction, driving the first rack 311 and the gravity part 310 upwards. At this time, the position of the gravity part 310 is higher than the balance position. With the cover closed, the external force on the first side of the gear is equal to the weight of the gravity part 310, and the external force on the second side of the gear is equal to the weight of the movable rod 200 plus the pressure of the cover on the movable rod 200. Restricted by the cover, the gear will not rotate in the opposite direction, therefore the movable rod 200 will not be pushed out. (Refer to...) Figure 5 When the cover is opened, the pressure of the cover on the movable rod 200 disappears. The external force on the first side of the gear is equal to the weight of the gravity part 310, and the external force on the second side of the gear is equal to the weight of the movable rod 200. The external force on the first side of the gear is greater than or equal to the external force on the second side. Since the gravity part 310 was previously higher than the equilibrium position, the gravity part 310 will fall back towards the equilibrium position. The gravity part 310 and the first rack 311 move down, thereby causing the gear to rotate in the second direction, driving the second rack 220 and the movable rod 200 to move up, thus pushing the movable rod 200 upward.

[0037] Example 6

[0038] Embodiment 6 of this utility model provides an imaging device, including the above-described processing box with gravity component, which has at least all the beneficial effects that the above-described processing box with gravity component can bring.

[0039] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, any descriptions of orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is mentioned, it is only for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0042] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A processing box with a gravity component, characterized in that, The device includes a processing box body (100), a movable rod (200), and a gravity component (300). The movable rod (200) and the gravity component (300) are both movably connected to the processing box body (100). The gravity component (300) includes a gravity part (310). When the movable rod (200) moves downward, it can drive the gravity part (310) to move upward. When the gravity part (310) moves downward, it can drive the movable rod (200) to move upward. When the processing box is installed into the imaging device and the cover of the imaging device is closed, the movable rod (200) can move with the movement of the cover; When the cover of the imaging device is opened, the gravity part (310) can move downward under its own gravity.

2. The processing box with a gravity component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gravity component (300) also includes a rotatable member (320). When the movable rod (200) moves with the movement of the cover plate, the rotatable member (320) rotates in a first direction to make the gravity part (310) move upward. When the gravity part (310) moves downward under its own weight, the rotatable member (320) rotates in a second direction to make the movable rod (200) move upward. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

3. The processing box with a gravity component according to claim 2, characterized in that, When not subjected to external force, the force exerted by the gravity part (310) on the rotatable member (320) is greater than or equal to the force exerted by the movable rod (200) on the rotatable member (320).

4. The processing box with a gravity component according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The rotatable component (320) has a support plate (321). The rotatable component (320) is rotatably connected to the processing box body (100). The first end of the rotatable component (320) is connected to the gravity part (310), and the second end is connected to the support plate (321). The support plate (321) supports and connects to the movable rod (200). When there is no external force, the force exerted by the gravity part (310) on the first end of the rotatable component (320) is greater than or equal to the force exerted by the movable rod (200) on the support plate (321).

5. The processing box with a gravity component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gravity component (310) and the rotatable component (320) are integrally formed.

6. The processing box with a gravity component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable rod (200) has a lateral protrusion (210), and the support plate (321) abuts against the lower side of the lateral protrusion (210).

7. The processing box with a gravity component according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The rotatable component (320) is a gear, the gravity part (310) has a first rack (311), and the movable rod (200) has a second rack (220). The first rack (311) and the second rack (220) are respectively meshed and connected to both sides of the gear, and the weight of the gravity part (310) is greater than or equal to the weight of the movable rod (200).

8. An imaging device, characterized in that, Includes a processing box with a gravity component as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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