JPH0356478B2 - - Google Patents
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- JPH0356478B2 JPH0356478B2 JP57120997A JP12099782A JPH0356478B2 JP H0356478 B2 JPH0356478 B2 JP H0356478B2 JP 57120997 A JP57120997 A JP 57120997A JP 12099782 A JP12099782 A JP 12099782A JP H0356478 B2 JPH0356478 B2 JP H0356478B2
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- cartridge
- toner cartridge
- toner
- bag
- developing machine
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- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 claims description 7
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 5
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 5
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000843 powder Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G15/00—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
- G03G15/06—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing
- G03G15/08—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
- G03G15/0822—Arrangements for preparing, mixing, supplying or dispensing developer
- G03G15/0865—Arrangements for supplying new developer
- G03G15/0867—Arrangements for supplying new developer cylindrical developer cartridges, e.g. toner bottles for the developer replenishing opening
- G03G15/087—Developer cartridges having a longitudinal rotational axis, around which at least one part is rotated when mounting or using the cartridge
- G03G15/0872—Developer cartridges having a longitudinal rotational axis, around which at least one part is rotated when mounting or using the cartridge the developer cartridges being generally horizontally mounted parallel to its longitudinal rotational axis
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G2215/00—Apparatus for electrophotographic processes
- G03G2215/06—Developing structures, details
- G03G2215/066—Toner cartridge or other attachable and detachable container for supplying developer material to replace the used material
- G03G2215/0663—Toner cartridge or other attachable and detachable container for supplying developer material to replace the used material having a longitudinal rotational axis, around which at least one part is rotated when mounting or using the cartridge
- G03G2215/0665—Generally horizontally mounting of said toner cartridge parallel to its longitudinal rotational axis
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G2215/00—Apparatus for electrophotographic processes
- G03G2215/06—Developing structures, details
- G03G2215/066—Toner cartridge or other attachable and detachable container for supplying developer material to replace the used material
- G03G2215/0663—Toner cartridge or other attachable and detachable container for supplying developer material to replace the used material having a longitudinal rotational axis, around which at least one part is rotated when mounting or using the cartridge
- G03G2215/0675—Generally cylindrical container shape having two ends
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Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
(1) 発明の技術分野
本発明は、トナー（粉体現像剤）を使用する電
子写真プリンタ等の現像機にトナーを補給するた
めのトナーカートリツジを、トナーの補給終了後
に、現像機内から回収するトナーカートリツジの
回収方法に関する。[Detailed Description of the Invention] (1) Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toner cartridge for replenishing toner to a developing machine such as an electrophotographic printer that uses toner (powder developer). The present invention relates to a method for collecting a toner cartridge from inside a developing machine after completion of processing.
(2) 従来技術と問題点
従来、トナーカートリツジによりトナーを補給
後、空になつたカートリツジをそのままの状態で
現像機から抜き取つていたが、抜き取る際にカー
トリツジに付着したトナーが装着周辺に飛散する
とともに、オペレータの手を汚すという欠点があ
る。(2) Conventional technology and problems Conventionally, after replenishing toner with a toner cartridge, the empty cartridge was removed from the developing machine as it was, but when the cartridge was removed, the toner adhering to the cartridge was removed from the surrounding area. This has the disadvantage that it scatters and stains the operator's hands.
(3) 発明の目的
本発明は、現像機内にトナーの補給を行ない、
空となつたトナーカートリツジを現像機内から回
収する方法において、トナーカートリツジの取扱
い時にトナーが装置周辺に飛散するのを防止する
とともに、オペレータの手を汚さず簡単に操作で
きるようにすることを目的とする。(3) Purpose of the invention The present invention replenishes toner in a developing machine,
In a method for collecting an empty toner cartridge from inside a developing machine, the present invention aims to prevent toner from scattering around the device when handling the toner cartridge, and to enable easy operation without dirtying the operator's hands. purpose.
(4) 発明の構成
そして、この目的は、本発明によれば、トナー
カートリツジ挿入口を有する現像機に、筒状のト
ナーカートリツジを当該トナーカートリツジの軸
方向に沿うようにして挿入し、前記トナーカート
リツジ内のトナーを現像機内に補給した後、空の
トナーカートリツジを、前記現像機から抜き取る
際に、前記トナーカートリツジを覆うことが可能
な大きさを有し且つ前記トナーカートリツジとは
別体に設けられて成る袋を、その底部を内側に折
り返して二重に折り込んだ状態で、その底部が前
記トナーカートリツジの側面と対向するように前
記トナーカートリツジ挿入口に装着し、前記袋の
底部を介して前記トナーカートリツジの側面に設
けられた把持部を把持した状態で抜き出し、前記
トナーカートリツジを前記袋内に収納するように
したこと、を特徴とするトナーカートリツジの回
収方法を提供することによつて達成される。(4) Structure of the Invention According to the present invention, a cylindrical toner cartridge is inserted into a developing machine having a toner cartridge insertion opening along the axial direction of the toner cartridge. , the toner cartridge has a size that can cover the toner cartridge when the empty toner cartridge is removed from the developing machine after replenishing the toner in the toner cartridge into the developing machine; A bag provided separately from the cartridge is folded in double with its bottom part folded inward, and then attached to the toner cartridge insertion slot so that the bottom part faces the side surface of the toner cartridge. and the toner cartridge is pulled out through the bottom of the bag while gripping a grip provided on a side surface of the toner cartridge, and the toner cartridge is stored in the bag. This is achieved by providing a method for recovering the turrets.
(5) 発明の実施例 以下本発明の一実施を図面に従つて詳述する。(5) Examples of the invention Hereinafter, one implementation of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
第１図はトナーカートリツジを現像機本体に装
着した時の状態を示し、１は現像機本体、２はト
ナー供給ロール、３はトナーカートリツジ、４は
カートリツジ３を保持するガイド板、５はトナ
ー、６はカートリツジ３に設けられているトナー
落下用の開口部を示す。 Figure 1 shows the state when the toner cartridge is installed in the developing machine main body, 1 is the developing machine main body, 2 is a toner supply roll, 3 is a toner cartridge, 4 is a guide plate that holds the cartridge 3, and 5 is a guide plate that holds the cartridge 3. Toner 6 indicates an opening provided in the cartridge 3 through which the toner falls.
トナーの補給は、トナー５の残量が少なくなり
トナー残量センサー（図示せず）が働いた時に空
になつたカートリツジ３を抜き取り、新らしいカ
ートリツジと交換して行う。 Toner is replenished by removing the empty cartridge 3 when the remaining amount of toner 5 becomes low and a toner remaining amount sensor (not shown) is activated, and replacing it with a new cartridge.
尚カートリツジ３の抜取り及び新カートリツジ
の装着時は、カートリツジ内のトナーをこぼさな
いためにカートリツジ３を第１図の状態から180°
回転させ開口部６を上方位置にして操作する。
７，８，９はこのカートリツジ操作のためのガイ
ド、ストツパ、カートリツジ側に設けたつめを示
す。 When removing the cartridge 3 and installing a new cartridge, rotate the cartridge 3 180 degrees from the state shown in Figure 1 to avoid spilling the toner inside the cartridge.
Operate by rotating the opening 6 to the upper position.
Reference numerals 7, 8, and 9 indicate a guide, a stopper, and a pawl provided on the cartridge side for operating the cartridge.
第２図はカートリツジ抜取り時の詳細図で、１
０は現像機１のカートリツジ挿入口、１１は挿入
口に取付けたフランジ、１２は図のように二重に
折り込んだ袋１３をひも１４で固定するリングを
示す。 Figure 2 is a detailed diagram of when the cartridge is removed.
0 is a cartridge insertion opening of the developing machine 1, 11 is a flange attached to the insertion opening, and 12 is a ring for fixing the double-folded bag 13 with a string 14 as shown in the figure.
第３図は袋１３を成形するときの詳細図で１５
はパイプ、１６はパイプ保持金具を示す。 Figure 3 is a detailed view of forming the bag 13.
16 indicates a pipe, and 16 indicates a pipe holding fitting.
二重に折り込んだ袋１３を成形するために、ま
ず袋先端をリング１２に通してひも１４で固定
し、リング１２をパイプ１５に通してリング１２
先端をパイプ保持金具１６の端面に突き当てる。 In order to form the double-folded bag 13, first pass the tip of the bag through the ring 12 and secure it with a string 14, then pass the ring 12 through the pipe 15 and remove the ring 12.
Abut the tip against the end face of the pipe holding fitting 16.
次に袋１３の底部を矢印方向に手で押し込みパ
イプ１５を包み込むことにより二重袋が成形され
る。 Next, a double bag is formed by manually pushing the bottom of the bag 13 in the direction of the arrow and wrapping it around the pipe 15.
カートリツジ抜取り時には第２図に示すよう
に、まずカートリツジ３の開口部６を上方位置に
向け、前記金具にて二重に折り込んだ袋１３を取
付けたリング１２をフランジ１１に装着し、袋１
３の外側からカートリツジを引き抜き、、第４図
の如く袋１３内にカートリツジ３を収納する。 When removing the cartridge, first, as shown in FIG.
The cartridge 3 is pulled out from the outside of the bag 13, and the cartridge 3 is stored in the bag 13 as shown in FIG.
尚、袋１３をリング１２にひも１４で固定する
際に袋１３の先端部に余裕をもたすことによつ
て、第４図のようにカートリツジ３を収納後袋３
の口をひも等でくくり付けた後も、袋先端部にト
ナー付着がないためトナーを飛散さすことがな
い。 When fixing the bag 13 to the ring 12 with the string 14, by leaving some room at the tip of the bag 13, the bag 3 can be attached to the ring 12 after the cartridge 3 is stored, as shown in FIG.
Even after tying the opening of the bag with a string, there is no toner attached to the tip of the bag, so toner will not scatter.
(6) 発明の効果
本発明によるとトナーカートリツジの取扱い時
特にカートリツジの抜き取り時にトナーが装置周
辺に飛散することなく、又オペレータの手を汚さ
ずに簡単に操作できる効果がある。(6) Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, the toner cartridge can be easily operated without scattering the toner around the device when handling the toner cartridge, particularly when removing the cartridge, and without getting the operator's hands dirty.
第１図はトナーカートリツジの取付図、第２図
は本発明の方法によるカートリツジ抜取り時の詳
細図、第３図は袋成形時の詳細図、第４図はカー
トリツジを袋内に収納した図である。
図において１は現像機本体、３はトナーカート
リツジ、６はカートリツジの開口部、１０はカー
トリツジ挿入口、１１はフランジ、１２はリン
グ、１３は袋を示す。
Figure 1 is an installation diagram of the toner cartridge, Figure 2 is a detailed diagram of the cartridge being removed by the method of the present invention, Figure 3 is a detailed diagram of the bag being formed, and Figure 4 is a diagram of the cartridge stored in the bag. It is. In the figure, 1 is a developing machine main body, 3 is a toner cartridge, 6 is an opening of the cartridge, 10 is a cartridge insertion slot, 11 is a flange, 12 is a ring, and 13 is a bag.
Claims (1)
に、筒状のトナーカートリツジを当該トナーカー
トリツジの軸方向に沿うようにして挿入し、 前記トナーカートリツジ内のトナーを現像機内
に補給した後、 空のトナーカートリツジを、前記現像機内から
抜き取る際に、 前記トナーカートリツジを覆うことが可能な大
きさを有し且つ前記トナーカートリツジとは別体
に設けられて成る袋を、その底部を内側に折り返
して二重に折り込んだ状態で、この底部が前記ト
ナーカートリツジの側面と対向するように前記ト
ナーカートリツジ挿入口に装着し、 前記袋の底部を介して前記トナーカートリツジ
の側面に設けられた把持部を把持した状態で抜き
出し、 前記トナーカートリツジを前記袋内に収納する
ようにしたこと、 を特徴とするトナーカートリツジの回収方法。[Scope of Claims] 1. A cylindrical toner cartridge is inserted into a developing machine having a toner cartridge insertion opening along the axial direction of the toner cartridge, and the toner in the toner cartridge is transferred into the developing machine. a bag that has a size that can cover the toner cartridge when the empty toner cartridge is removed from the developing machine after replenishing the toner cartridge, and is provided separately from the toner cartridge; is folded in double with its bottom part folded inward, and then attached to the toner cartridge insertion slot so that the bottom part faces the side surface of the toner cartridge, and the toner is inserted through the bottom part of the bag. A method for recovering a toner cartridge, characterized in that the toner cartridge is pulled out while being gripped by a gripper provided on a side surface of the cartridge, and the toner cartridge is stored in the bag.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57120997A JPS5910967A (en) | 1982-07-12 | 1982-07-12 | Toner supplementing method |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57120997A JPS5910967A (en) | 1982-07-12 | 1982-07-12 | Toner supplementing method |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS5910967A JPS5910967A (en) | 1984-01-20 |
| JPH0356478B2 true JPH0356478B2 (en) | 1991-08-28 |
Family
ID=14800223
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57120997A Granted JPS5910967A (en) | 1982-07-12 | 1982-07-12 | Toner supplementing method |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS5910967A (en) |
Families Citing this family (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH01135452U (en) * | 1988-03-08 | 1989-09-18 | ||
| US5434656A (en) * | 1992-07-15 | 1995-07-18 | Fujitsu Limited | Apparatus for supplying developer and toner in electrophotographic imaging |
| JP3321075B2 (en) | 1998-03-17 | 2002-09-03 | 旭光学工業株式会社 | Endoscope forceps stopper |
| JP4924913B2 (en) * | 2004-10-29 | 2012-04-25 | 東海高熱工業株式会社 | Opening and closing device for ash melting furnace |
Citations (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS57122462A (en) * | 1981-01-23 | 1982-07-30 | Fuji Xerox Co Ltd | Toner cartridge of electrophotographic copier |
| JPS5754160B2 (en) * | 1981-09-29 | 1982-11-16 |
Family Cites Families (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5754160U (en) * | 1980-09-11 | 1982-03-30 |
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1982
- 1982-07-12 JP JP57120997A patent/JPS5910967A/en active Granted
Patent Citations (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS57122462A (en) * | 1981-01-23 | 1982-07-30 | Fuji Xerox Co Ltd | Toner cartridge of electrophotographic copier |
| JPS5754160B2 (en) * | 1981-09-29 | 1982-11-16 |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| JPS5910967A (en) | 1984-01-20 |
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