Processing box and image forming equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a processing box and image forming equipment, and the processing box comprises a chip seat, the chip seat comprises a first chip support and a second chip support which are detachably connected, and an installation space is formed between the first chip support and the second chip support and is used for installing a chip. The first chip support and the second chip support are correspondingly provided with a rotary connecting structure and a rotary limiting structure, the rotary connecting structure and the rotary limiting structure are arranged at the two ends of the chip base respectively, and the first chip support and the second chip support are connected through the rotary connecting structure and can rotate. And the limiting module is used for limiting the first chip bracket to continuously rotate in the first direction relative to the second chip bracket when the first chip bracket and the second chip bracket rotate to a set position along the first direction, so that the problems that a single connection position is easy to loosen and multiple connection positions are difficult to assemble are solved; the device has the advantages of stable structure, convenient assembly and effective limitation of relative rotation of components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of printers, and more particularly to a processing cartridge and an image forming apparatus using the same. Background Technology

[0002] In image forming equipment (such as printers), the chip socket structure design of the processing cartridge, a commonly used consumable, significantly impacts its functionality and assembly efficiency. Currently, in the design of processing cartridge chip sockets, for two components that need to be connected, there are two common connection methods: Single Connection Point Method: Some designs use a single fastener connection point to connect the two components. For example, in some simple processing cartridge chip socket structures, a bolt or other type of fastener is used to connect them by setting a corresponding hole on each of the two components. This method has significant drawbacks. Because there is only one connection point, the two components will rotate around this fastener connection point, leading to unstable relative positions and hindering their fixation. In actual use or transportation, components are prone to loosening or displacement, thus affecting the normal function of the processing cartridge chip socket. Multiple Connection Point Method: To address the stability issues caused by a single connection point, many existing technologies employ a method with two or more fastener connection points. For example, in some more complex processing cartridge chip socket designs, two to three corresponding holes are set on each of the two components, connected by multiple bolts or other fasteners. However, this method also introduces new problems. During assembly, multiple fastener connection points need to be aligned simultaneously, a process that is quite challenging. Aligning one fastener connection point may cause other previously aligned fastener connection points to shift, making it difficult to guarantee alignment accuracy. This not only increases assembly time but also increases the risk of component wear due to repeated alignment adjustments, ultimately affecting the overall assembly quality and lifespan of the processing cartridge chip socket. In summary, existing processing cartridge chip socket component connection methods, whether single-connection or multi-connection, have certain drawbacks. Single-connection methods struggle to guarantee connection stability, while multi-connection methods suffer from alignment difficulties and high assembly costs. These problems hinder the optimization of the processing cartridge chip socket structure and the improvement of the overall performance of image forming equipment. Therefore, existing technologies urgently need improvement to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a processing box and an image forming apparatus, which have the advantages of stable structure, convenient assembly and effective limitation of relative rotation between components.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] On one hand, a processing box is provided, including a chip holder. The chip holder includes a first chip support and a second chip support that are detachably connected. An installation space is formed between the first chip support and the second chip support for installing a chip. The first chip support and the second chip support are respectively provided with a rotational connection structure and a rotational limiting structure. The rotational connection structure and the rotational limiting structure are respectively disposed at both ends of the chip holder. The first chip support and the second chip support are rotatably connected by the rotational connection structure. The rotational limiting structure is used to restrict the first chip support from continuing to rotate relative to the second chip support in the first direction when the first chip support and the second chip support rotate to a set position in the first direction.

[0006] Optionally, it also includes a fixing member for fixing the first chip holder and the second chip holder at the set position, so that the first chip holder and the second chip holder cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0007] Optionally, there are two fixing members, which are arranged at intervals on the chip holder.

[0008] Optionally, the fixing component is a fixing bolt, and the first chip bracket and the second chip bracket are provided with corresponding fixing holes. The fixing bolt passes through the fixing holes to lock and fix the first chip bracket and the second chip bracket.

[0009] Optionally, the rotary connection structure includes a connecting cylinder and a connecting hole that mates with the connecting cylinder, wherein the connecting cylinder mates with the connecting hole so that the first chip holder and the second chip holder can rotate around the connecting cylinder.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting cylinder is disposed on the first chip holder and the connecting hole is disposed on the second chip holder, or the connecting cylinder is disposed on the second chip holder and the connecting hole is disposed on the first chip holder.

[0011] Optionally, the rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting arm and a second limiting arm. When the first chip holder and the second chip holder rotate relative to each other in a first direction to a set position, the first limiting arm and the second limiting arm abut against each other to limit the first chip holder and the second chip holder from continuing to rotate in the first direction.

[0012] Optionally, a first limiting block is provided on the connecting cylinder, and a first limiting groove is formed by extending the periphery of the connecting hole outward. When the connecting cylinder is inserted and engaged with the connecting hole and rotated to a set position, the first limiting block can be inserted and engaged with the first limiting groove, thereby restricting the movement of the first chip holder and the second chip holder in the axial direction of the connecting cylinder.

[0013] Optionally, the chip holder further includes a chip slot disposed on the first chip support, or the chip slot is disposed on the second chip support.

[0014] On the other hand, an image forming apparatus is provided, having a processing box as described above.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: the first chip holder and the second chip holder are rotatably connected by a rotary connection structure, and the rotation angle is limited by a rotary limiting structure. Combined with the fastener, the stability is enhanced. This solves the problems of easy loosening of single connection positions and difficult assembly of multiple connection positions in the prior art. It has the advantages of stable structure, convenient assembly and effective restriction of relative rotation of components. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly state of the processing box as described in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is another perspective schematic diagram of the assembly state of the processing box described in the embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled state of the processing box described in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is another perspective schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the processing box described in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second chip support structure described in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first chip support structure described in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 100, First chip bracket; 110, Connecting cylinder; 111, First limiting block; 120, First limiting arm; 200, Second chip bracket; 210, Connecting hole; 211, First limiting groove; 220, Second limiting arm; 300, Fixing component; 400, Chip slot. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0029] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0031] In existing technologies, image forming equipment often uses single or multiple connection points to fix components in the processing cartridge. Single connection points, due to having only a single fastening point, are prone to relative rotation between components, resulting in insufficient structural stability. While multiple connection points improve stability, aligning multiple fastening holes simultaneously is difficult, significantly increasing assembly complexity and time costs. When the processing cartridge requires frequent replacement or maintenance, existing technologies struggle to balance structural stability and assembly efficiency, and cannot address the wear and tear caused by repeated component disassembly and reassembly.

[0032] Based on the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art, embodiments of this application provide a processing box, such as... Figure 1-4 As shown, the chip socket includes a first chip holder 100 and a second chip holder 200 that are detachably connected. An installation space is formed between the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 for installing a chip. The first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 are respectively provided with a rotational connection structure and a rotational limiting structure. The rotational connection structure and the rotational limiting structure are respectively provided at both ends of the chip socket. The first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 are rotatably connected by the rotational connection structure. The rotational limiting structure is used to restrict the first chip holder 100 from continuing to rotate relative to the second chip holder 200 in the first direction when the first chip holder 100 rotates relative to the second chip holder 200 to a set position in the first direction.

[0033] In this embodiment of the application, the two ends of the processing box refer to its width direction when the processing box is installed. Figure 1 The two ends of the X-axis direction, the first direction refers to the axis around the rotational connection structure ( Figure 1 The direction of rotation (in the Y-axis direction) is... Figure 1 The second chip bracket 200 is fixed in place, while the first chip bracket 100 rotates in the first direction, which is counterclockwise when viewed along the Y-axis.

[0034] The first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 are hinged together by a rotary connection structure at one end. During assembly, the rotary connection structures of the two holders only need to be initially aligned before rotation can be performed along the rotation axis. When rotated to a set angle, the limiting components in the rotary limiting structure contact each other, forming a rigid stop. The design of the rotary connection structure and the rotary limiting structure being located at opposite ends creates a stable two-point constraint, effectively preventing the holders from undergoing unexpected displacement.

[0035] It is understood that the set angle and set position mentioned in this application are corresponding concepts, all referring to the position where the first chip bracket 100 and the second chip bracket are installed together to form a chip holder. Since the first chip bracket 100 and the second chip bracket 200 are assembled with relative rotation in this solution, when rotated to the set angle, the two are rotated to the position of the chip holder in the installed state, which are the two set relative positions.

[0036] This application simplifies the assembly process to a single rotational motion while maintaining the stability of the chip mount structure. Assembly personnel no longer need to repeatedly align multiple holes, significantly reducing operational difficulty and time consumption. The rigid barrier formed by the rotation limiting structure effectively prevents accidental rotation of the bracket during transportation or use, ensuring the chip remains in the preset mounting position. This design is particularly suitable for industrial image forming equipment that requires frequent chip replacements, improving assembly efficiency while extending component lifespan.

[0037] Optionally, embodiments of this application further include a fixing member 300 for fixing the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 at the set position. By fixing with the fixing member 300, the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0038] After the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 are adjusted to the target angle through the rotation connection structure, the fixing member 300 is applied between them. This solution retains the rotation function of the single connection position and achieves locking through the independently set fixing member 300. This avoids the complexity of aligning multiple fastening points and eliminates the risk of loosening of the single-point connection structure. The fixing member 300 is independently locked after the angle adjustment is completed, ensuring that the chip in the installation space maintains stable contact under vibration environment, and the operation process does not require repeated calibration of the position of multiple connection points.

[0039] Preferably, in this embodiment of the application, there are two fixing members 300, which are arranged at intervals on the chip holder. By using two fixing members 300 arranged at intervals, the stability advantage of multiple connection positions is retained, and the operation complexity is reduced through step-by-step assembly, thereby significantly improving assembly convenience while ensuring connection strength.

[0040] In this embodiment, the fixing member 300 is a fixing bolt. The first chip support 100 and the second chip support 200 are respectively provided with fixing holes. The fixing bolt passes through the fixing holes to lock and fix the first chip support 100 and the second chip support 200. During the screwing-in process, the bolt head contacts the support surface, generating a clamping force that tightly fits the contact surfaces of the two supports. As the bolt is fully tightened, the friction force generated between the threads and the hole wall effectively prevents relative rotation between the supports.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 , 4 As shown, the rotary connection structure includes a connecting cylinder 110 and a connecting hole 210 that mates with the connecting cylinder 110. The connection cylinder 110 and the connecting hole 210 mate so that the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 can rotate around the connecting cylinder 110.

[0042] When the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 are connected via the connecting cylinder 110 and the connecting hole 210, they can rotate around the cylinder axis to a set angle. At this time, the limiting arms of the rotation limiting structure abut against each other, preventing further rotation. For example, the connecting cylinder 110 can be located at the end of the first chip holder 100, and the connecting hole 210 can be located at the corresponding position of the second chip holder 200. During assembly, it is only necessary to insert the cylinder into the hole to complete the positioning of the rotation axis, without the need to adjust the positions of multiple connection points.

[0043] This solution utilizes a rotary connection structure between a cylinder and a hole to simultaneously achieve rotational freedom and axis positioning at a single connection point. This avoids the difficulties of aligning multiple connection points and eliminates the instability of single-point connections through a rotary limiting structure. The rotary connection structure simplifies assembly steps while physically limiting the position of the two supports after rotation, improving the reliability and ease of chip installation.

[0044] Optionally, the connecting cylinder 110 is disposed on the first chip holder 100, and the connecting hole 210 is disposed on the second chip holder 200; or, the connecting cylinder 110 is disposed on the second chip holder 200, and the connecting hole 210 is disposed on the first chip holder 100.

[0045] As a further optional embodiment of this application, the rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting arm 120 and a second limiting arm 220. When the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 rotate relative to each other in a first direction to a set position, the first limiting arm 120 and the second limiting arm 220 abut against each other to limit the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 from continuing to rotate in the first direction.

[0046] The first limiting arm 120 refers to a protruding structure located at the end of one of the chip supports, used to contact the corresponding structure of the other support during rotation. The second limiting arm 220 refers to a blocking structure located at the end of the other chip support, whose position matches the movement trajectory of the first limiting arm 120. When the two come into contact, physical interference occurs, preventing the rotational movement from continuing.

[0047] This solution achieves angular positioning in a single-axis rotation scenario by using a physical limiting structure at the end of the rotation path. This avoids the complex operation of assembling multiple fasteners and solves the stability problem caused by a single connection point.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 , 4 As shown, a first limiting block 111 is provided on the connecting cylinder 110, and a first limiting groove 211 is formed by extending outward from the periphery of the connecting hole 210. When the connecting cylinder 110 is inserted and engaged with the connecting hole 210 and rotated to a set position, the first limiting block 111 can be inserted and engaged with the first limiting groove 211, thereby restricting the movement of the first chip holder 100 and the second chip holder 200 in the axial direction of the connecting cylinder 110.

[0049] After the connecting cylinder 110 is inserted into the connecting hole 210, the first limiting block 111 slides along the inner wall of the connecting hole 210 by rotation until it reaches the set position. At this point, the first limiting block 111 falls into the first limiting groove 211. The limiting block and the side wall of the limiting groove form mechanical interference, thereby preventing the connecting cylinder 110 from disengaging from the connecting hole 210 along its axial direction. In this process, no additional fixing force or auxiliary tools are required; axial limiting can be achieved simply by rotation.

[0050] This structure maintains the detachable nature of the two supports while achieving angular positioning, simplifying the operation steps during chip installation and maintenance, and improving assembly efficiency and structural reliability.

[0051] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2As shown in this embodiment, the chip holder is further provided with a chip slot 400, which is disposed on the first chip support 100 or on the second chip support 200. The position of the chip slot 400 depends on the internal component layout of the support. For example, when the second chip support 200 carries a circuit board, the chip slot 400 can be disposed on the first chip support 100 to avoid interference.

[0052] This application further proposes an image forming apparatus, including a first chip holder 100 and a second chip holder 200 that are detachably connected, forming an installation space for mounting chips. A rotary connection structure and a rotary limiting structure are respectively provided at both ends. The rotary connection structure allows the two holders to rotate around a connecting cylinder 110. The rotary limiting structure limits the rotation angle by abutting with a limiting arm and locks the two holders in a set position by a fixing member 300. A chip slot 400 is provided in the installation space.

[0053] This application enables rapid deployment and positioning of the bracket during the installation of the processing box, achieving multi-hole fixation through single-point locking, effectively reducing assembly time. The limiting mechanism in the bracket's rotated and closed state prevents vibration and displacement of the processing box chip during equipment operation, ensuring a stable electrical connection between the chip contacts and the circuit board of the image forming equipment, and extending the processing box's lifespan.

[0054] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A processing box, characterized in that, The device includes a chip holder, which comprises a first chip support (100) and a second chip support (200) that are detachably connected. An installation space is formed between the first chip support (100) and the second chip support (200) for installing a chip. The first chip support (100) and the second chip support (200) are respectively provided with a rotational connection structure and a rotational limiting structure. The rotational connection structure and the rotational limiting structure are respectively provided at both ends of the chip holder. The first chip support (100) and the second chip support (200) are rotatably connected by the rotational connection structure. The rotational limiting structure is used to restrict the first chip support (100) from continuing to rotate relative to the second chip support (200) in the first direction when the first chip support (100) and the second chip support (200) rotate to a set position in the first direction.

2. The processing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing member (300) for fixing the first chip holder (100) and the second chip holder (200) at the set position. By fixing with the fixing member (300), the first chip holder (100) and the second chip holder (200) cannot rotate relative to each other.

3. The processing box according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two fixing members (300), and the two fixing members (300) are arranged at intervals on the chip holder.

4. The processing box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing member (300) is a fixing bolt. The first chip bracket (100) and the second chip bracket (200) are respectively provided with fixing holes. The fixing bolt passes through the fixing holes to lock and fix the first chip bracket (100) and the second chip bracket (200).

5. The processing box according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The rotary connection structure includes a connecting cylinder (110) and a connecting hole (210) that mates with the connecting cylinder (110). The connection cylinder (110) and the connecting hole (210) mate so that the first chip holder (100) and the second chip holder (200) can rotate around the connecting cylinder (110).

6. The processing box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting cylinder (110) is disposed on the first chip holder (100), and the connecting hole (210) is disposed on the second chip holder (200), or the connecting cylinder (110) is disposed on the second chip holder (200), and the connecting hole (210) is disposed on the first chip holder (100).

7. The processing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting arm (120) and a second limiting arm (220). When the first chip holder (100) and the second chip holder (200) rotate relative to each other in a first direction to a set position, the first limiting arm (120) and the second limiting arm (220) abut against each other to limit the first chip holder (100) and the second chip holder (200) from continuing to rotate in the first direction.

8. The processing box according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first limiting block (111) is provided on the connecting cylinder (110), and a first limiting groove (211) is formed by extending outward from the periphery of the connecting hole (210). When the connecting cylinder (110) is inserted and engaged with the connecting hole (210) and rotated to a set position, the first limiting block (111) can be inserted and engaged with the first limiting groove (211), thereby restricting the movement of the first chip holder (100) and the second chip holder (200) in the axial direction of the connecting cylinder (110).

9. The processing box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The chip holder also includes a chip slot (400), which is disposed on the first chip support (100) or on the second chip support (200).

10. An image forming apparatus, characterized in that, The processing box has any one of claims 1-9.

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