Waste powder bin structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a waste powder bin structure which comprises a waste powder bin base and a special-shaped sealing piece, the waste powder bin base and the special-shaped sealing piece are connected in a sealed mode to form a waste powder storage cavity, a powder inlet is formed in the side, close to a drum core, of the waste powder storage cavity, a cleaning scraper is connected to the side, close to the drum core, of the special-shaped sealing piece, and the cleaning scraper is used for being attached to the drum core. The special-shaped sealing piece is provided with an increment storage cavity extending in the direction away from the waste powder bin base, and the increment storage cavity communicates with the waste powder storage cavity. The waste powder bin base and the special-shaped sealing piece are connected in a sealed mode to form the waste powder storage cavity, and compared with a traditional waste powder bin outer cover structure, the special-shaped sealing piece can be provided with the increment storage cavity extending in the direction away from the waste powder bin base through the unique structural form of the special-shaped sealing piece on the premise that the overall adaptive size of the selenium drum is not changed. And the increment storage cavity is communicated with the waste powder storage cavity, so that the volume of the waste powder storage cavity can be flexibly increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toner cartridge technology, and in particular to a waste toner storage structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern laser printing technology, the toner cartridge, as a core consumable component, directly impacts print quality and user experience through its performance and structural design. The waste toner compartment within the cartridge plays a crucial role in collecting waste toner generated during the printing process. Currently, common waste toner compartment structures primarily consist of a base 10 and an outer cover 50, which work together to form a waste toner storage cavity 100. This structure can, to a certain extent, meet basic waste toner collection needs.

[0003] However, with the continuous increase in printing volume and the growing demand for long-term use of toner cartridges, the limitations of existing waste toner compartment structures are becoming increasingly apparent. One key issue is the significant difficulty in expanding the space of the entire waste toner storage chamber. Due to the constraints of its own structural design, increasing the space of the waste toner storage chamber often requires changing the shape of the outer cover. However, when the shape of the outer cover changes, the shape and volume of the entire waste toner compartment also change accordingly.

[0004] It is important to note that the toner cartridge, as a component that needs to be installed inside the printer, must have a shape and size that precisely match the printer's internal structure. If the shape of the waste toner cartridge changes, causing a change in the overall shape of the toner cartridge, it is highly likely that the toner cartridge will not be able to be installed properly inside the printer, or even if it can be installed, stable operation during printing cannot be guaranteed, thus affecting print quality and the normal operation of the printer.

[0005] Therefore, optimizing the structural design of the waste toner cartridge compartment and increasing the capacity of the waste toner storage cavity to meet user needs has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a waste powder silo structure equipped with an incremental storage cavity.

[0007] A waste powder hopper structure designed for this purpose includes a waste powder hopper base and a shaped sealing element. The waste powder hopper base and the shaped sealing element are sealed together to form a waste powder storage cavity. The waste powder storage cavity has a powder inlet on the side near the drum core. The shaped sealing element is connected to a cleaning scraper on the side near the drum core. The cleaning scraper is used to fit against the drum core. The shaped sealing element has an incremental storage cavity extending away from the waste powder hopper base. The incremental storage cavity is interconnected with the waste powder storage cavity.

[0008] Preferably, the irregularly shaped sealing element is disposed below the waste powder hopper base, and the incremental storage cavity protrudes outward.

[0009] Preferably, the incremental storage cavity includes an outwardly protruding first incremental storage space, which is in communication with the waste powder storage cavity.

[0010] Preferably, the incremental storage cavity includes an outwardly protruding second incremental storage space, which is in communication with the waste powder storage cavity.

[0011] Preferably, the powder inlet is located on the front side of the waste powder storage chamber, the drum core is located on the lower front side of the powder inlet, and the incremental storage chamber is connected to the rear side of the cleaning scraper.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model's waste toner cartridge structure, through innovative design, effectively overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies and possesses significant beneficial effects. Firstly, the waste toner cartridge base and a uniquely shaped sealing element form a waste toner storage cavity. Compared to the traditional waste toner cartridge cover structure, the uniquely shaped sealing element, through its unique structural form, allows for the creation of an incremental storage cavity extending away from the waste toner cartridge base without altering the overall dimensions of the drum unit. This incremental storage cavity is interconnected with the waste toner storage cavity, enabling flexible increases in the volume of the waste toner storage cavity. This effectively meets the increased demand for waste toner storage capacity as printing volume increases, extending the drum unit's lifespan. Secondly, the design of the incremental storage cavity extending away from the waste toner cartridge base avoids the problem of the drum unit being unable to adapt to the printer's internal structure due to changes in the overall shape and volume of the waste toner cartridge. While ensuring the compatibility of the drum unit and printer installation, it enhances the waste toner cartridge storage capacity, ensuring the drum unit can be stably installed inside the printer and operate normally, guaranteeing stable print quality and reliable printer operation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the waste powder silo;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the waste powder silo;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the existing technology. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0017] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0018] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0019] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] See Figures 1-2 A waste toner hopper structure includes a waste toner hopper base 10 and a shaped sealing element 20. The waste toner hopper base 10 and the shaped sealing element 20 are sealed together to form a waste toner storage cavity 100. The waste toner storage cavity 100 has a toner inlet 110 on the side near the drum core 40. A cleaning scraper 30 is connected to the side of the shaped sealing element 20 near the drum core 40, and the cleaning scraper 30 is used to fit against the drum core 40. The shaped sealing element 20 has an incremental storage cavity 200 extending away from the waste toner hopper base 10, and the incremental storage cavity 200 is interconnected with the waste toner storage cavity 100. Compared with the traditional waste toner hopper outer cover structure, the shaped sealing element, through its unique structural shape, can form an incremental storage cavity extending away from the waste toner hopper base without changing the overall fit size of the drum. The incremental storage cavity is interconnected with the waste toner storage cavity, allowing the volume of the waste toner storage cavity to be flexibly increased. This effectively meets the demand for increased waste toner storage capacity when printing volume increases, and extends the service life of the drum unit.

[0025] In this invention, the irregularly shaped sealing element 20 is connected to the waste powder hopper base 10 by welding, bonding, or fasteners. The irregular shape of the sealing element 20 indicates that it is not a straight plate.

[0026] See Figure 1 The irregularly shaped sealing element 20 is located below the waste toner cartridge base 10, and the incremental storage cavity 200 protrudes outward. This outward protrusion design avoids the problem of the toner cartridge being unable to adapt to the printer's internal structure due to changes in the overall shape and volume of the waste toner cartridge. While ensuring the compatibility of the toner cartridge with the printer, it improves the waste toner cartridge's storage capacity, ensuring the toner cartridge can be stably installed inside the printer and work normally, thus guaranteeing the stability of print quality and the reliability of printer operation.

[0027] See Figure 1 The incremental storage cavity 200 includes an outwardly protruding first incremental storage space 210, which is in communication with the waste powder storage cavity 100.

[0028] See Figure 1 The incremental storage cavity 200 includes an outwardly protruding second incremental storage space 220, which is in communication with the waste powder storage cavity 100.

[0029] In this invention, the powder inlet 110 is located on the front side of the waste powder storage cavity 100, the drum core 40 is located on the lower front side of the powder inlet 110, and the incremental storage cavity 200 is connected to the rear side of the cleaning scraper 30.

[0030] 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 waste bin structure, characterized by: The device includes a waste powder hopper base (10) and a shaped sealing element (20). The waste powder hopper base (10) and the shaped sealing element (20) are sealed together to form a waste powder storage cavity (100). The waste powder storage cavity (100) has a powder inlet (110) on the side near the drum core (40). The shaped sealing element (20) is connected to a cleaning scraper (30) on the side near the drum core (40). The cleaning scraper (30) is used to fit against the drum core (40). The shaped sealing element (20) is provided with an incremental storage cavity (200) extending away from the waste powder hopper base (10). The incremental storage cavity (200) is connected to the waste powder storage cavity (100).

2. A spent powder bin structure according to claim 1, wherein: The irregularly shaped sealing element (20) is located below the waste powder hopper base (10), and the incremental storage cavity (200) protrudes outward.

3. A spit structure according to claim 2, wherein: The incremental storage cavity (200) includes an outwardly protruding first incremental storage space (210), which is in communication with the waste powder storage cavity (100).

4. The waste powder silo structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The incremental storage cavity (200) includes an outwardly protruding second incremental storage space (220), which is in communication with the waste powder storage cavity (100).

5. The waste powder silo structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The powder inlet (110) is located on the front side of the waste powder storage chamber (100), the drum core (40) is located on the lower front side of the powder inlet (110), and the incremental storage chamber (200) is connected to the rear side of the cleaning scraper (30).

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