Developer Supplying Container With Detachable Engagement for Reuse
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing developer supplying containers are prone to damage or deformation when separating the developer storage and discharging portions, making reuse difficult.
Innovation Solution
A developer supplying container design with a rotary cylindrical accommodating portion and a developer discharging portion that includes a connection portion with first and second separation portions, allowing separation without damage by using a detachable engagement mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an engaging hook is used to catch the engaged portion for separating the developer storage portion and developer discharging portion, then the components can be separated, but excessive force is easily applied causing damage or deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The connection portion is divided into a first connection portion and a second connection portion that can be separated from each other. The engaging portion is also segmented into a first engaging portion on the accommodating portion and a second engaging portion on the connection portion. This segmentation allows the components to be separated into multiple parts for easier cleaning and reuse without applying excessive force to the entire assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging portion is extracted as a separate detachable component from the connection portion. The second engaging portion can be detached from the first engaging portion, allowing the connection portion to be separated from the accommodating portion without requiring excessive force that would cause damage or deformation.
2Ease of manufacture
If the developer storage portion and developer discharging portion are designed as a single integrated unit, then structural strength is maintained, but cleaning and reuse become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The developer supplying container is segmented into a developer storage portion (accommodating portion) and a developer discharging portion (connection portion with discharging outlet). The connection portion can be further separated into first and second connection portions. This segmentation enables easy cleaning of each component separately while maintaining structural integrity through the engaging portion connection system.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables easy disassembly and cleaning of the developer storage portion and developer discharging portion separately. After cleaning, the components can be reassembled using the engaging portion connection system, facilitating reuse of the container without damage or deformation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and efficient separation of the developer storage and discharging portions, facilitating reuse without damage or deformation.
Implementation Method 1
the accommodating portion being configured to receive rotational driving force and rotate such that developer accommodated in the accommodating portion is conveyed toward the one end portion
Implementation Method 2
a connect engaging portion configured to detachably attach the second separation portion to the first separation portion
Implementation Method 3
At least one of the first separation portion and the second separation portion includes a second engaging portion configured to engage with the first engaging portion in a state where the one end portion of the accommodating portion is covered by the connection portion, and prevent the connection portion from being disconnected from the accommodating portion in the rotation-axis direction
Data Source
AI summary
A developer supplying container includes a rotary cylindrical accommodating portion including an opening portion formed at one end portion of the accommodating portion in a rotation-axis direction, and a developer discharging portion including a connection portion and a discharging outlet. The connection portion includes a first separation portion and a second separation portion separated from each other in a direction intersecting with the rotation-axis direction. The accommodating portion includes a first engaging portion formed in an outer circumferential surface of the one end portion covered by the connection portion. At least one of the first separation portion and the second separation portion includes a second engaging portion configured to engage with the first engaging portion when the one end portion of the accommodating portion is covered by the connection portion, and prevent the connection portion from being disconnected from the accommodating portion in the rotation-axis direction.