CN203405672U - A storage element containing unit and a developing cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a storage element containing unit and a developing box. The storage element containing unit can be arranged on the developing box for an image forming device; a storage element mounting part is arranged on the developing box and comprises a groove formed in a developing box frame; the groove is provided with an opening, at least one screw hole for fixing the storage element containing unit and guiding parts allowing the storage element containing unit to be inserted in the storage element mounting part along the opening; the storage element containing unit comprises a storage element for recording the information of the developing box, a substrate for packing the storage element and guide rails matched with the guiding parts on the developing box; a through hole vertical to the inserting direction is also formed in the storage element containing unit and is located above the screw hole. Due to the arrangement, the operation is simple and convenient, the storage element containing unit is reliably located. The developing box comprises the storage element containing unit.

Description

A storage element containing unit and a developing cartridge

technical field

The utility model relates to a storage element accommodation unit and a developing box. the

Background technique

The existing developer cartridge is often provided with a storage element for recording information related to toner, such as the type of the developer cartridge and the capacity of the developer, so that the user can replace the developer cartridge in time to ensure good printing quality. the

The storage element in the prior art is usually wrapped in the chip, and there are many ways to install the chip. The commonly used ways are: 1. Paste glue on the back of the chip contact 2. By setting the clamping part on the developing box, and then The chip is clamped on the clamping portion; however, the installation of the chip in these methods is not stable enough, which affects the exchange of information between the chip and the printer. Another way to make the chip stably installed on the developing box is to weld it again at the position where the chip is clamped on the chip clamping part, so that although the chip can be stably clamped on the developing box, a separate welding equipment is required , and increase the production process; and if the developer cartridge is recycled, the chip replacement is more cumbersome. the

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the prior art provides a solution. In the storage element installation part 100 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. The chip 101 is fastened on the developing cartridge by a screw 103 at the rear of the direction. the

But this kind of developing cartridge is relatively prone to the situation of "installation deviation": usually the size of the chip mounting groove 102 is set to be slightly larger than the chip 101 in the storage element mounting part 100, so that in the process of developing cartridge processing, it is easy to be caused by Due to artificial reasons, the chip 101 is often finally processed into a situation where the chip 101 cannot be completely bonded to the inner surface 102a of the mounting groove 102 as shown in FIG. Information exchange with the printer; and when the user sees that one end of the chip 101 is slightly higher than normal, they may press down with their hands, so that the chip is artificially damaged. the

Utility model content

The utility model aims at the technical problems of unstable chip installation, cumbersome chip installation and easy chip damage in the above-mentioned developing box. Provided are a housing that facilitates installation and allows chips to be accurately and firmly installed on a developing box, a developing box using the chip installing unit, and a chip installing method for the developing box. the

The utility model provides a storage element accommodation unit, comprising:

Can be mounted on a developing cartridge for an image forming device, the developing cartridge has a storage element mounting portion, the storage element mounting portion includes a groove provided on the frame of the developing cartridge, the groove has an opening and at least one fixed storage element a screw hole of the accommodating unit, a guide portion allowing the storage element accommodating unit to be inserted into the storage element installation portion along the opening, the storage element accommodating unit comprising: a storage element recording developing cartridge information, a substrate wrapping the storage element, and Guide rails on the developing cartridge for guiding part fit; it is characterized in that, a through hole perpendicular to the insertion direction is also provided on the storage element accommodating unit, and the through hole is located above the screw hole. the

The storage element accommodating unit above is characterized in that the through hole is provided on the substrate. the

The above-mentioned storage element accommodating unit is characterized in that it further includes a casing for accommodating the substrate, and the through hole is provided on the casing. the

The above-mentioned storage element accommodating unit is characterized in that it also includes a chip, the housing is provided with a cavity, and a card is provided at the position of the notch on both sides of the cavity to clamp the chip into the groove. claw. the

The above-mentioned storage element accommodating unit is characterized in that claws for clamping the chip in the housing are also provided at the positions corresponding to housing the chips on both sides of the housing. the

The above-mentioned storage element accommodation unit is characterized in that it also includes a chip, and the opening of the groove on the developing cartridge for the image forming device that can be installed with the storage element accommodation unit is provided with a stopper that prevents the chip from falling off; There is a shoulder matching the backstop. the

The storage element accommodating unit above is characterized in that the guide portion of the groove on the developing cartridge for the image forming device that can be installed with the storage element accommodating unit is provided with a convex point, and there is a recess on the guide rail of the housing; Predetermined positions limited by the bumps cooperate with the guide portions. the

The utility model also provides a developer box, comprising:

The storage element accommodating unit described in any one of the above, and the developing cartridge frame, the developing cartridge frame is provided with a storage element installation part, the storage element installation part includes a groove, and the groove has an opening and a guide part, so The storage element accommodating unit is inserted into the groove along the guide part through the opening, and it is characterized in that it also includes a screw; and the position corresponding to the through hole of the storage element accommodating unit is provided A screw hole, the screw passes through the through hole and is connected with the screw hole to position and fix the storage element accommodating unit. the

The above-mentioned developing cartridge is characterized in that it also includes a chip, and the through hole includes an arc-shaped part that fits with the nut of the screw, and a round hole that allows the screw to pass through the chip containing part; the screw After being matched with the shell, the surface of the screw is not higher than the surface of the shell. the

Through the above arrangement, the storage element accommodating unit is provided with a guide rail that cooperates with the guide part of the developing cartridge, so that the storage element can be conveniently inserted into the storage element accommodating unit of the developing cartridge, and the chip can be well positioned in the length and width directions. Positioning; further, a through hole perpendicular to the insertion direction can be provided on the storage element accommodating unit. Then add a screw perpendicular to the insertion direction, so that the storage element accommodating unit is positioned and fixed in the thickness direction. The storage element accommodating unit can be accurately and firmly mounted on the developing cartridge. Moreover, the surface of the screw is not higher than the height of the storage element, so that the screw will not affect the communication effect between the storage element and the image forming device. the

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the structural representation of developing cartridge in the prior art;

Fig. 2 is a partial schematic view of the storage element installation part on the developing cartridge in the prior art;

Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of a developing cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is the sectional view of Fig. 3 on A-A direction;

Fig. 5 is the exploded schematic diagram of developing cartridge shown in Fig. 3;

Fig. 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a developer cartridge in another perspective according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

Figure 7 is a partially enlarged schematic view of the developing cartridge in Figure 6;

Figure 8 is a schematic structural view of the upper casing of the developer cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

Fig. 9 is a structural schematic view of the upper shell of the developer cartridge in another perspective according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

Fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a chip on a developing cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

Figure 11 is a schematic structural view of the developer cartridge in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

Figure 12 is a schematic structural view of the second embodiment of the utility model involving the side plate and the chip of the developing cartridge;

Figure 13 is an exploded schematic diagram of the developer cartridge side plate and chip shown in Figure 12;

Fig. 14 is a schematic structural view of the chip on the developing cartridge according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model. the

reference sign

1—developing box; 2—developer storage bin; 3—developer outlet;

4—power receiving part; 5—screw rod; 6—housing;

7—storage component installation part; 8/81/82—screw; 9—chip;

10—side panel; 61/62—shoulder; 63/64—rail;

65/91/92—through hole; 65a—arc part; 65b—cylindrical part;

65c—round hole; 66/67—jaw; 68—concave;

71/72—stop back; 73/74/74/75—bulge; 78/79—screw hole;

7a—opening; 7b/7c—guiding part; 93—storage element;

94—base; 95—antenna; 96—contact. the

Detailed ways

In order to make those skilled in the art understand the utility model more easily, the following will be described in conjunction with specific embodiments. the

Embodiment one

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a developing cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 3 in the direction of A-A; Fig. 5 is an exploded schematic view of the developing cartridge shown in Fig. 3; Fig. 10 is an embodiment of the present utility model One relates to the structural schematic diagram of the chip on the developing box. As shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 and Fig. 10, the utility model provides a storage element containing unit, which can be installed on the developing cartridge 1 for an image forming device. The utility model provides that the developing cartridge 1 is provided with a storage element The mounting portion 7, the storage element mounting portion 7 includes a groove provided on the developing cartridge frame, the groove has an opening 7a, and a hole for allowing the storage element accommodating unit to be inserted into the storage element mounting portion 7 along the opening 7a. Guide parts 7b, 7c; the storage element accommodating unit includes: a storage element 93 that can record developer cartridge information, such as information such as the model of the developer cartridge, developer capacity, developer cartridge manufacturer, etc., and a substrate 94 that wraps the storage element 93 therein , the information in the storage element 93 is transmitted to the antenna 95 of the image forming device, the storage element 93, the substrate 94, and the antenna 95 form a chip 9 in a wireless transmission mode that is often said by those skilled in the art; the shell 6 is used to accommodate the chip 9, due to the development The box 1 is made of the same material as the frame, such as ABS or PP; the shell 6 also includes a cavity 68 for accommodating the chip, at least a pair of claws 66, 67 for clamping the chip 9 in the cavity 68, and guiding The chip 9 is inserted into the guide rails 63 and 64 of the storage element installation part 7; the storage element accommodation unit is also provided with a through hole perpendicular to the insertion direction. the

Preferably, the above-mentioned through hole is arranged on the housing, and is perpendicular to the through hole 65 of the insertion direction; the housing 6 is also fixed on the storage element installation part of the developing cartridge by a locking member, and the locking device selected in this embodiment The part is a screw 8; as shown in Figure 8, the through hole 65 includes an arc-shaped portion 65a that fits with the top of the screw 8, and a round hole 65c that allows the screw 8 to pass through the shell 6, and cooperates with the nut of the screw 8 and the screw 8 is matched with the shell 6, the surface of the screw 8 will not be higher than the surface of the shell 6, and the nut of the screw 8 completely falls into the arc portion 65a and the cylindrical portion 65b; the threaded part of the screw Cooperate with the screw hole of the developing cartridge, so that the storage element accommodating unit is well positioned and fixed on the developing cartridge. Moreover, the screw 8 will not affect the communication effect between the chip 9 and the printer, and at the same time, the storage element accommodating unit can be well positioned in the thickness direction. the

Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5 are schematic diagrams of the developing cartridge provided by the utility model. The developer cartridge 1 includes a developer storage chamber 2, a developer outlet 3, a power receiving portion 4 of the developer cartridge, a stirring portion 5 located in the developer cartridge, the above-mentioned storage element accommodating unit, and a storage unit for receiving the storage element accommodating unit. The element installation part 7 and the locking member for fixing the housing 6 of the storage element accommodating unit on the storage element installation part 7 , the locking member is a screw 8 . the

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of the developer cartridge in another viewing angle according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Fig. 7 is a partially enlarged schematic view of the developer cartridge in Fig. 6; Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of the upper casing of the developer cartridge according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model ; FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention involving the upper casing of the developing cartridge in another perspective. The housing 6 of the storage element accommodating unit provided by the utility model includes two shoulders 61, 62 extending from the side wall, the cross-section of the shoulders 61, 62 is triangular, and two Backstop 71, 72, the cross section of backstop 71, 72 is triangular, when housing 6 is inserted into storage element mounting part 7, a side of the triangle on shoulder 61, 62 perpendicular to the side wall is just with backstop 61 , 62 vertically abut against one edge of the side wall, which can prevent the housing 6 from moving in the direction of insertion (that is, it can be positioned in the direction of the length of the housing), and the hypotenuses on the shoulders 61, 62 and the backstop The hypotenuses on 71 and 72 are parallel to each other during the insertion process, which is more convenient for the accommodating unit 6 to be inserted into the storage element installation part. Also, bumps 73, 74, 75, 76 are provided on the guide portions 7b, 7c of the storage element mounting portion 7, and guide rails 63, 64 are provided on the housing 6 of the storage element accommodating unit. The concave part formed between the upper surface and the side surface of the part 6, the concave part cooperates with the guide part 7b, 7c at the predetermined position limited by the convex points 73, 74, 75, 76; is defined on a predetermined track, that is, the housing 6 can be accurately positioned in the width direction. the

As shown in Fig. 5, Fig. 8, and Fig. 9, a concave cavity 68 is also set on the above-mentioned housing 6, and the chip 9 in the utility model is a wireless non-contact communication, and claws 66, 67 are also set on the concave cavity 68, and the card Claws 66, 67 can limit the chip 9 inside the cavity 68; and after the housing 6 is mounted to the storage element mounting part 7, the opening of the cavity 68 is opposite to the inner wall of the storage component mounting part, so that the chip 9 will be wrapped in the developing Inside the casing of Box 1. the

The steps for installing the chip 9 in the developing cartridge 1 include: 1) inserting the chip 9 into the cavity 68 of the casing 6; 2) inserting the casing 6 into the storage element installation part along the guide parts 7b and 7c of the storage element installation part 7 7; 3) add a screw 8 to the through hole 65 perpendicular to the insertion direction of the housing 6 . After the above-mentioned second step is completed, the casing 6 can be well positioned in the length and width directions of the casing 6, and after the third step is completed, the casing 6 can be well positioned in the thickness direction. And the chip 9 is wrapped in the shell 6 again, so the whole storage element accommodating unit also can be installed on the developing cartridge conveniently and correctly. the

Example two

The utility model provides a developing cartridge 1 for an image forming device. The difference between the developing cartridge and the first embodiment is that the developing cartridge includes basic imaging components instead of a simple developer containing box. And the storage element storage unit of the present utility model is also different from the first embodiment: the storage component storage unit does not have the above-mentioned shell, and the storage component storage unit in the second implementation is a chip 9 composed of a storage component 93, a base 94, and a contact 95. Also, the chip 9 is directly mounted on the storage element mounting portion 7 of the developing cartridge 1 . the

Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the developer cartridge according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model; Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the side plate and chip of the developer cartridge according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model; Fig. 13 is a schematic diagram of the side plate and chip of the developer cartridge shown in Fig. 12 Schematic diagram of disassembly; 14 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip on the developing cartridge related to the second embodiment of the utility model. The developing cartridge 1 provided by the utility model includes: a basic imaging unit, such as a developer containing unit, a developing unit, and a photosensitive unit; a storage element 93 for recording relevant parameters of the developing cartridge, which is different from Embodiment 1, and the storage element 92 is identical to the image The communication mode between forming device is contact type, specifically, as Fig. 14, storage element 92 is connected with contact 96 on chip 9 surface, exchange information with figure forming device by contact 96; A storage element installation part 7 is provided, and the installation part 7 includes a groove, and guide parts 7b, 7c for guiding the installation of the chip 9 are provided on the groove, allowing the chip 9 to be inserted into the opening 7a of the storage element installation part 7; 9 is provided with through holes 91, 92 perpendicular to the insertion direction; and a fastener, which is composed of screws 81, 82, and the screws 81, 82 are inserted into the storage element mounting part 7 along the guide parts 7b and 7c of the chip 9 Afterwards, it cooperates with the through holes 91 and 92 on the chip 9 . the

Similar to the screw 8 in Embodiment 1, after the screws 81, 82 cooperate with the through holes 91, 92 on the chip 9, the surface of the screws 81, 82 is not higher than the surface of the chip 9; the chip 9 provided by the utility model is a contact Therefore, when the chip 9 is mated with the contacts on the printer, the screws 81 and 82 will not interfere. the

As shown in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13, bumps 73, 74 are also provided on the storage element installation part 7, and when the chip 9 is inserted into the storage element installation part 7, the bumps 73, 74 limit the bumps only along the Move along a predetermined track; so that the chip 9 can be positioned on the storage element mounting part 7 well; and different from Embodiment 1, the guide rail on the storage element accommodating unit is only arranged on the base 94 on the chip. sides. the

And after the chip 9 is inserted into the storage element mounting part 7, the chip 9 can be guided to a good position by the parts 7b, 7c in the width direction, and when the screws 81, 82 cooperate with the through holes 91, 92 on the chip 9, it can allow Chip 9 is well positioned in length and thickness directions. the

Of course, the above description is only to make it easier for those skilled in the art to understand the utility model, and it is not a limiting explanation. Without creative work, simple modifications or replacements that are easily thought of by those skilled in the art, such as modifying the number of screws , all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. the

Claims (9)

1. A storage element accommodating unit, which can be installed on a developing cartridge for an image forming apparatus, a storage element mounting portion is arranged on the developing cartridge, and the storage element mounting portion includes a groove arranged on a frame of the developing cartridge, the groove There is an opening and at least one screw hole for fixing the storage element accommodating unit, a guide portion allowing the storage element accommodating unit to be inserted into the storage element installation portion along the opening, the storage element accommodating unit includes: a storage unit for recording developing cartridge information Components, substrates wrapping storage components, and guide rails that cooperate with the guide parts on the developing cartridge; it is characterized in that, the storage component accommodation unit is also provided with a through hole perpendicular to the insertion direction; the through hole is located on the screw above the hole. the 2 . The storage element accommodation unit according to claim 1 , wherein the through hole is provided on the substrate. 3 . the 3 . The storage element containing unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a casing for accommodating the substrate, and the through hole is provided on the casing. 4 . the 4. The storage element accommodating unit according to claim 3, further comprising a chip, the housing is provided with a cavity, and the position of the notch on both sides of the cavity is also provided with a chip to be clamped in place. claws in the grooves. the 5 . The storage element accommodating unit according to claim 4 , wherein claws are provided on both sides of the housing at positions corresponding to the housing of the chip to engage the chip in the housing. 6 . the 6. The storage element storage unit according to claim 3, further comprising a chip, and the opening of the groove on the developing cartridge for the image forming device on which the storage component storage unit can be installed is provided with a stopper to prevent the chip from coming off. Retreat part; the outer shell is provided with a shoulder matched with the retreat stop part. the 7. The storage element accommodating unit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the image forming device on which the storage element accommodating unit can be installed is provided with a convex point on the guide portion of the groove on the developing cartridge, and there are protrusions on the guide rail of the housing. a recess; said recess cooperates with a guide portion at a predetermined position limited by said bump. the 8. A developing cartridge, comprising the storage element accommodating unit as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, and a developing cartridge frame, the developing cartridge frame is provided with a storage element mounting portion, and the storage element mounting portion includes a groove , the groove has an opening and a guide portion, the storage element accommodating unit is inserted into the groove through the opening along the guide portion, and the feature is that it also includes a screw; and the groove is connected with the A screw hole is provided at a position corresponding to the through hole of the storage element accommodating unit, and the screw passes through the through hole and is connected with the screw hole to position and fix the storage element accommodating unit. the 9. The developer cartridge as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a chip, the through hole includes an arc portion that fits with the nut of the screw, and allows the screw to pass through the chip to accommodate Part of the circular hole; after the screw is matched with the shell, the surface of the screw is not higher than the surface of the storage element accommodating unit. the

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