Printer Light Source Module Integration for Space-Efficient Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing printer designs face issues with poor internal space utilization and maintenance difficulties due to the placement of the light source component at the bottom of the cover plate, leading to difficulties in closing the cover smoothly and frequent toner cartridge replacements, as well as challenges in removing paper jams.
Innovation Solution
The integration of the light source component within the assembly gap between the photosensitive component and toner cartridges, with a fixed angle maintenance design using gear units and a cover assembly that facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for increased toner cartridge size and simplified paper jam removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the light source component is placed at the bottom of the cover plate, then the light source can be positioned to expose images onto the photosensitive drum, but the internal space utilization becomes poor and the cover cannot be closed smoothly
Solution Approach 1:
The light source component is repositioned from the bottom of the cover plate to the inner wall of the receptacle, utilizing a different spatial dimension. This dimensional relocation allows the light source to maintain its functional positioning while improving both space utilization and cover closure smoothness by removing the conflicting structural arrangement
2Reliability
If the toner cartridge size is reduced to create space for the light source component, then the cover can close smoothly, but the toner storage capacity decreases leading to frequent replacements
Solution Approach 1:
By relocating the light source component to the inner wall of the receptacle instead of positioning it at the bottom of the cover plate, the patent creates spatial room that allows toner cartridges to be enlarged. This dimensional reorganization of components enables both smooth cover closure and increased toner storage capacity without compromise
3Reliability
If the light source component is positioned at the bottom of the cover plate, then the light source units can correspond to the photosensitive drums, but maintenance and paper jam removal become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The light source component is designed as a separable module that can be independently removed from the receptacle. This segmentation allows the light source to be easily accessed for maintenance or replacement without requiring disassembly of the entire printer structure, while still maintaining accurate positioning relative to the photosensitive drums during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The light source component is designed with dynamic accessibility - positioned in a location that is fixed during operation for accurate light exposure but easily removable for maintenance. This dynamic design allows the system to switch between operational stability and maintenance accessibility as needed
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
This design improves internal structural efficiency, enabling larger toner cartridges and easier maintenance by allowing the light source component to maintain a fixed angle during cover closure, thus simplifying paper jam resolution without disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
The light source unit of the light source component exposes the image to be printed onto the photosensitive drum
Implementation Method 2
The light source component exposes the image to be printed onto the photosensitive drum
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a printer and integrated light source module thereof, comprising a chassis, a light source integration module, and a cover assembly. A receptacle within the chassis facilitates the placement of the light source integration module. This module comprises a photosensitive component, a light source component, and several toner cartridges. The light source component is positioned amidst the spaces of these toner cartridges. The cover assembly is affixed to the chassis, sealing the receptacle of the chassis and situated atop the aforementioned toner cartridges. The present invention is characterized by its integrated design, where the light source component is situated within the assembly gap between the photosensitive component and the toner cartridges, thereby forming an easily assembled and disassembled light source integration module. This innovation enhances the internal structural design of the printer, facilitating assembly, maintenance, and disassembly.