WO2013101350A2 - Toner cartridge for use in an image forming device - Google Patents

Toner cartridge for use in an image forming device Download PDF

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WO2013101350A2
WO2013101350A2 PCT/US2012/065149 US2012065149W WO2013101350A2 WO 2013101350 A2 WO2013101350 A2 WO 2013101350A2 US 2012065149 W US2012065149 W US 2012065149W WO 2013101350 A2 WO2013101350 A2 WO 2013101350A2
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image forming
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Benjer Albaran ACOSTA
Mark William AMANN
James Anthany Carter
Gary Neal Hackney
Katrina Rosit LACTUAN
James Richard LEEMHUIS
Benjamin Keith Newman
Matthew Lee Rogers
Rodney Evan SPROUL
Jason Hale
Harald Portig
Keith Seaman
Bryan Christopher SCHARF
Christopher Gene Vowels
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Lexmark International Inc
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Priority to KR1020147018258A priority patent/KR101554462B1/ko
Priority to PH1/2014/501030A priority patent/PH12014501030A1/en
Priority to PL18151992T priority patent/PL3330804T3/pl
Priority to NZ624384A priority patent/NZ624384B2/en
Priority to CN201280065546.4A priority patent/CN104380212B/zh
Priority to CA2854191A priority patent/CA2854191C/en
Priority to SG11201402377PA priority patent/SG11201402377PA/en
Priority to BR112014012764A priority patent/BR112014012764B8/pt
Priority to HK15104268.0A priority patent/HK1204096B/en
Priority to MX2014007765A priority patent/MX337200B/es
Priority to EP18151992.7A priority patent/EP3330804B1/en
Priority to IN5922DEN2014 priority patent/IN2014DN05922A/en
Priority to ES12863609.9T priority patent/ES2673491T3/es
Priority to RU2014118413/28A priority patent/RU2589769C2/ru
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Priority to ZA2014/03289A priority patent/ZA201403289B/en
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  • the present disclosure relates to a toner cartridge for use in an
  • toner cartridge manufacturers have begun to separate components having a longer life from those having a shorter life into separate replaceable units.
  • Relatively longer life components such as a developer roll, a toner adder roll, a doctor blade and a photoconductive drum are positioned in one replaceable unit (an "imaging unit").
  • the image forming device's toner supply which is consumed relatively quickly in comparison with the components housed in the imaging unit, is provided in a reservoir in a separate replaceable unit in the form of a toner cartridge that mates with the imaging unit.
  • the number of components housed in the toner cartridge is reduced in comparison with traditional toner cartridges.
  • the toner cartridge is often referred to as a "toner bottle” even though the toner cartridge is more complex than a mere bottle for holding toner.
  • an auger in the toner cartridge may be used to feed toner from an exit port on the toner cartridge into an entrance port on the imaging unit and into a second auger that disperses the toner within the imaging unit.
  • the toner is drawn out of the toner cartridge, it is augured through a shutter used for sealing the exit port of the toner cartridge when it is not inserted in the printer.
  • the shutter preferably remains closed unless the toner cartridge is installed in the image forming device. Accordingly, the shutter may be biased toward the closed position.
  • a pin or other type of projection on the image forming device may engage a catch on the toner cartridge and supply an opposing force to open the shutter.
  • U.S. Patent No. 7,606,520 entitled “Shutter for a Toner Cartridge for use with an Image Forming Device” and assigned to the assignee of the present invention provides an example shutter mechanism.
  • a problem may be experienced if a user accidentally releases toner from the cartridge by inadvertently actuating the shutter or by intentionally engaging the shutter catch without appreciating its purpose until it is too late. The released toner may fall from the toner cartridge and contact an area surrounding the image forming device or a user's clothing resulting in uncleanliness.
  • Image forming devices having a separate toner cartridge and imaging unit present an additional concern. If the imaging unit is not present when the toner cartridge is installed in the image forming device and the cartridge's shutter is opened by the image forming device, any toner exiting the shutter will leak from the cartridge's exit port into the interior of the image forming device because the imaging unit is not there to receive it. When leaked toner falls into the internal portions of the image forming device, it can cause reliability issues and, in some cases, print defects. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that a mechanism that prevents the unwanted release of toner from the cartridge's shutter is desired.
  • toner cartridge and imaging unit are precisely aligned relative to one another within the image forming device. For example, if the exit port on the toner cartridge is misaligned with the entrance port on the imaging unit, severe toner leakage may occur.
  • the toner cartridge and imaging unit must also be rigidly held in place after they are installed in the image forming device in order to prevent their positional alignment from being disturbed during operation. The requirement for tight positional control must be balanced with the need to permit the user to easily load and unload the imaging unit and the toner cartridge into and out of the image forming device. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that a toner cartridge having positional control features that permit precise alignment of the cartridge while permitting various angles of insertion of the cartridge into the image forming device is also desired.
  • a toner cartridge for use in an image forming device includes a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a rear positioned between a first side and a second side of the housing.
  • the housing defines a reservoir for containing toner therein.
  • An exit port is in fluid communication with the reservoir and faces downward on the front of the housing near the first side.
  • a shutter is positioned at the exit port that is movable between an open position to permit toner to pass out of the exit port and a closed position to prevent toner from passing out of the exit port.
  • a toner delivery system for transferring toner from the reservoir out of the exit port includes a main interface gear for providing rotational power to the toner delivery system.
  • a portion of the main interface gear is exposed on the front of the housing near the top of the second side and engagable with a corresponding drive gear in the image forming device.
  • a rearward facing opening is positioned near the first side of the housing for receiving a first engagement feature in the image forming device for opening and closing the shutter.
  • a forward facing slot is positioned near the first side of the housing for receiving a second engagement feature in the image forming device for locking and unlocking the shutter.
  • a toner cartridge for use in an image forming device having an imaging unit separate from the toner cartridge removably installed therein includes a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a rear positioned between a first side and a second side of the housing.
  • the housing defines a reservoir for containing toner therein.
  • An exit port is in fluid communication with the reservoir and faces downward on the front of the housing near the first side.
  • a shutter is positioned at the exit port that is movable between an open position to permit toner to pass out of the exit port and a closed position to prevent toner from passing out of the exit port.
  • a toner delivery system for transferring toner from the reservoir out of the exit port includes a main interface gear for providing rotational power to the toner delivery system. A portion of the main interface gear is exposed on the front of the housing near the top of the second side and engagable with a corresponding drive gear in the image forming device.
  • a linkage is operatively connected to the shutter to open the shutter upon being actuated by an engagement feature on the image forming device.
  • a rearward facing opening is positioned near the first side of the housing for receiving the engagement feature on the image forming device.
  • An interlock is operatively engaged with the linkage and biased toward a locked position preventing the linkage from opening the shutter. The interlock is movable to an unlocked position upon being actuated by an engagement feature on the imaging unit that permits the linkage to open the shutter.
  • a forward facing slot is positioned near the first side of the housing for receiving the engagement feature on the imaging unit.
  • Figure 1 is a block diagram of an imaging system according to one example embodiment.
  • Figure 9A and 9B are exploded views of the shutter assembly shown in Figures 8A and 8B.
  • Figures 22A-C are sequential cross-sectional views of a leg of the toner cartridge taken along line 22-22 in Figure 2 as the toner cartridge is inserted into the image forming device according to one example embodiment.
  • image forming device 22 is a multifunction machine (sometimes referred to as an all-in-one (AIO) device) that includes a controller 28, a print engine 30, a laser scan unit (LSU) 31, an imaging unit 32, a toner cartridge 35, a user interface 36, a media feed system 38, a media input tray 39 and a scanner system 40.
  • Image forming device 22 may communicate with computer 24 via a standard communication protocol, such as for example, universal serial bus (USB), Ethernet or IEEE 802. xx.
  • Image forming device 22 may be, for example, an electrophotographic printer/copier including an integrated scanner system 40 or a standalone electrophotographic printer.
  • imaging driver 66 may be, for example, to facilitate collection of scanned data from scanner system 40.
  • Auger 140 is rotated via drive gear 144 to deliver toner received in channel 142 to shutter assembly 150.
  • Shutter assembly 150 regulates whether toner is permitted to exit toner cartridge 100 through an exit port 152 provided in front wall 1 14 and shown in Figure 7.
  • Exit port 152 is disposed at the bottom of channel 142 facing downward so that gravity will assist in exiting toner through exit port 152.
  • interlock 330 is pivotally attached to side wall 1 12 at its axis of rotation 332.
  • Interlock 330 includes a first leg 334 and a second leg 336 that each extend radially from axis 332.
  • Second leg 336 includes a first portion 336a that extends radially from axis 332 and a second portion 336b that extends in a curved manner near the distal end of first portion 336a at an angle that is roughly perpendicular to first portion 336a.
  • Second portion 336b of second leg 336 includes an engagement surface 340 that contacts an engagement feature, such as a fin 210 on frame 206 (or another engagement feature on imaging unit 200) to permit shutter 154 to open.
  • Shutter lock mechanism 300 prevents this from occurring. Shutter lock mechanism 300 also allows the user to close the access door to image forming device 22 without opening shutter 154 even if imaging unit 200 is not present. If outer linkage 312 was not free to pass inner linkage 314 when imaging unit 200 is not present, if a user tried to close the access door to image forming device 22, he or she would be unable to because interlock 330 would prevent outer linkage 312 and inner linkage 314 from moving.
  • Lock mechanism 300 addresses this problem by permitting outer linkage 312 to travel past inner linkage 314 when interlock 330 is in the locked position. Lock mechanism 300 also reduces the likelihood that a user will accidentally release toner from toner cartridge 100 because it requires both engagement surface 316 and engagement surface 340 to be pressed in order to open shutter 154.
  • toner cartridge 100 includes a rib or projection 176 projecting from front 114 of housing 102 spaced from exit port 152 near side wall 112.
  • projection 176 is formed as part of retaining member 156.
  • Projection 176 is positioned to actuate a shutter 209 ( Figure 16) that regulates whether toner is permitted to enter entrance port 208 on developer unit 202.
  • projection 176 contacts and opens shutter 209.
  • projection 176 disengages from and closes shutter 209.
  • projection 176 includes a forward projecting portion 177 that extends away from front wall 1 14 and a knob 178 that extends sideways from the front of forward projecting portion 177.
  • toner cartridge 100 when toner cartridge 100 is installed in image forming device 22, its various interface features must align with corresponding interface features on imaging unit 200 and image forming device 22.
  • toner cartridge 100 In its final position in image forming device 22, toner cartridge 100 is positioned above frame 206 of imaging unit 200 with exit port 152 ( Figure 3) aligned and mated with entrance port 208 on developer unit 202.
  • exit port 152 and entrance port 208 In its final position, toner cartridge 100 does not apply a loading force on developer unit 202.
  • Exit port 152 and entrance port 208 must be precisely aligned in order to prevent toner leakage between toner cartridge 100 and developer unit 202.
  • main interface gear 130 must align and mate with a corresponding drive gear in image forming device 22 that provides torque to main interface gear 130.
  • connector 145 includes a forward facing opening 145 a for receiving the corresponding electrical contacts in image forming device 22.
  • end cap 120 includes a tapered lead-in 145b that is aligned with opening 145a to guide the corresponding electrical contacts in image forming device 22 toward opening 145 a as toner cartridge 100 is inserted.
  • slot 174 must be positioned to receive fin 210 as toner cartridge 100 is inserted into image forming device 22 and opening 175 must be positioned to receive the projection from the access door to image forming device 22 in order to unlock interlock 330.
  • the positions of these various interface points must be tightly controlled in order to ensure proper operation of toner cartridge 100.
  • toner cartridge 100 must be properly positioned from front-to-rear (direction “x” in Figure 2), vertically (direction "y”) and side-to-side or axially (direction "z”).
  • the angle of insertion of toner cartridge (“ ⁇ ") also referred to as yaw, must also be controlled to within an acceptable range in order to ensure proper positioning.
  • Each vertical wall 212, 214 includes a beveled front surface 212a, 214a that is outwardly angled with respect to the direction of insertion "x" and faces toner cartridge 100 as toner cartridge 100 advances toward imaging unit 200.
  • Each vertical wall 212, 214 also includes an inner surface 212b, 214b that is substantially parallel to the direction of insertion "x" of toner cartridge 100. Inner surfaces 212b, 214b are spaced inward from front surfaces 212a, 214a, respectively, along direction "x" toward developer unit 202.
  • front surfaces 212a, 214a guide toner cartridge 100 toward developer unit 202 and limit the travel of toner cartridge 100 in the axial direction "z.” If toner cartridge 100 is misaligned in the axial direction "z" during insertion, an outer surface 146a, 148a of one of its legs 146, 148 will contact the corresponding front surface 212a or 214a of vertical walls 212, 214. The angle of the front surface 212a or 214a will then urge toner cartridge 100 toward its proper axial alignment thereby providing coarse positional control as toner cartridge 100 advances toward developer unit 202.
  • slot 218 is formed between inner surface 212b of vertical wall 212 and an outer surface 216a of vertical wall 216. As toner cartridge 100 is advanced closer to developer unit 202, a front portion of leg 146 is received in slot 218 in frame 206 permitting slot 218 to tightly maintain the axial position of toner cartridge 100 as discussed in greater detail below.
  • a top surface 182, 192 of each wing guide 180, 190 includes a substantially planar rear portion 182a, 192a that extends from a rear portion of its end cap 1 18, 120 toward a front portion thereof.
  • Each top surface 182, 192 also includes a front portion 182b, 192b that is angled downward with respect to rear portion 182a, 192a, respectively.
  • a stop 183, 193 extends vertically upward from each top surface 182, 192, respectively, that limits the forward travel of toner cartridge 100 as it is inserted into image forming device 22 as discussed in greater detail below.
  • Each wing guide 180, 190 also includes a tapered nose 184, 194, respectively, forming a front tip thereof.
  • a bottom surface 185, 195 of each respective wing guide 180, 190 includes three rounded projections 186a, 186b, 186c and 196a, 196b, 196c that define contact points with bottom guide 74 of image forming device 22.
  • Wing guides 180, 190 are sometimes referred to as "dog bone” shaped because of the shape formed by bodies 181, 191 combined with rounded projections 186b, 186c and 196b, 196c.
  • Top surface 182, 192 of each respective wing guide 180, 190 includes a pair of rounded projections 187a, 187b, 197a and 197b.
  • toner cartridge 100 As toner cartridge 100 is first inserted into image forming device 22, a roller 76 in image forming device 22 that is biased into the insertion path of toner cartridge 100 contacts front surfaces 172a, 173a of engagement surfaces 172, 173. The force applied to toner cartridge 100 by roller 76 controls the entry of toner cartridge 100 and prevents it from advancing into image forming device 22 too quickly. Further, as toner cartridge 100 is first inserted into image forming device 22, the downwardly angled front portions 182b, 192b and tapered nose 184, 194 of wing guides 180, 190 provide the user with a relatively broad range of permissible angles of insertion ⁇ (or yaw). As toner cartridge 100 advances, the insertion angle is limited by projections 187a, 187b, 197a, 197b on top surfaces 182, 192 and front projections 186a, 196a on bottom surfaces 185, 195 as shown.
  • toner cartridge 100 advances, stops 183, 193 contact top guide 72 in image forming device 22 to prevent toner cartridge 100 from advancing further thereby controlling the front-to-rear horizontal positioning of toner cartridge 100 along direction "x."
  • the vertical position of toner cartridge 100 along direction "y" is controlled by the contact between rounded projections 186b, 186c, 196b, 196c and bottom guides 74 in image forming device 22.
  • three of the four rounded projections 186b, 186c, 196b, 196c form datum points that define a plane that determines the vertical position of toner cartridge 100.
  • rounded projections 186b, 186c and 196b are the same while the radius of rounded projection 196c is slightly smaller.
  • rounded projections 186b, 186c and 196b control the vertical position of toner cartridge 100.
  • toner cartridge 100 permits proper alignment between the various interface features of toner cartridge 100 and the corresponding interface features on imaging unit 200 and image forming device 22. As shown, in its final position, exit port 152 of toner cartridge 100 is aligned and mated with entrance port 208 on developer unit 202. Main interface gear 130 is aligned and mated with a corresponding drive gear 78 in image forming device 22. Electrical contacts for the processing circuitry in connector 145 are aligned and mated with corresponding electrical contacts on a connector 80 in image forming device 22. The positional control features of toner cartridge 100 ensure that these interface points are tightly controlled in order to ensure proper operation of toner cartridge 100.
  • Figures 20A-C, 21A-C and 22A-C are sequential views illustrating the insertion of toner cartridge 100 into image forming device 22.
  • Figures 20A-C and 21A-C show the positions of wing guides 180, 190, respectively, relative to insertion path 70 as toner cartridge 100 is inserted into image forming device 22.
  • Figures 22A-C show cross-sectional views of leg 146 of toner cartridge 100 taken along line 22-22 in Figure 2.
  • Figures 20A, 21A and 22A show a first sequence view as toner cartridge 100 is initially inserted into image forming device 22.
  • Figures 20A and 21 A show wing guides 180, 190, respectively, entering their respective insertion paths 70.
  • Figure 22A shows a front portion 180 of leg 146 entering slot 218 in frame 206.
  • front portion 146b of leg 146 tapers in width forming a tab or nose 146c at a front tip thereof.
  • the width of nose 146c is between about 5 mm and about 9 mm.
  • Slot 218 includes a
  • FIG. 20B, 2 IB and 22B show a second sequence view as toner cartridge 100 is advanced further into image forming device 22.
  • Figures 20B and 21B show wing guides 180, 190, respectively, advanced further along their respective insertion paths 70.
  • Figure 22B shows front portion 146b of leg 146 advanced further in slot 218.
  • Figures 20C, 21C and 22C show a final sequence view with toner cartridge 100 fully inserted into image forming device 22 and mated with developer unit 202.
  • Figures 23-25 show a toner cartridge 400 and a corresponding imaging unit
  • Imaging unit 500 includes a developer unit 502 and a cleaner unit 504 mounted on a common frame 506.
  • Developer unit 502 includes an entrance port 508 for receiving toner from toner cartridge 400.
  • Frame 506 includes a projection 510 for actuating a shutter that regulates the flow of toner out of toner cartridge 400 similar to fin 210 discussed above.
  • imaging unit 500 and toner cartridge 400 are each removably installed in image forming device 22. In its final position, toner cartridge 400 is in a mating relationship with developer unit 502 of imaging unit 500.
  • Toner cartridge 400 includes a housing 402 having a top or lid 406 mounted on a base 408.
  • Housing 402 includes an enclosed reservoir therein for holding toner as discussed above.
  • the internal components of the reservoir of toner cartridge 400 e.g., the paddles, drive shaft, channel, and auger
  • Base 408 includes first and second side walls connected to adjoining front and rear walls 414, 416.
  • First and second end caps 418, 420 are mounted to the side walls (hidden by end caps 418, 420), respectively.
  • a handle 422 may be provided on top 406 or base 408 of toner cartridge 400 as desired.
  • a main interface gear 430 is exposed on front wall 414 between end cap 418 and its respective side wall.
  • Main interface gear 430 engages with a drive system in image forming device 22 that provides torque to main interface gear 430.
  • Various additional drive gears are housed within a space formed between end cap 418 and side wall 410 as discussed above with respect to toner cartridge 100.
  • various linkages are housed within a space formed between end cap 420 and side wall 412.
  • An exit port 452 is disposed on front wall 414 in a downward facing orientation so that gravity will assist in exiting toner through exit port 452.
  • Shutter assembly 150 discussed above may be used to regulate whether toner is permitted to exit toner cartridge 400 through exit port 452.
  • Toner cartridge 400 also includes a connector 445 positioned on end cap 420 having electrical contacts for the processing circuitry of toner cartridge 400.
  • Connector 445 includes a forward facing opening 445a for receiving the corresponding electrical contacts in image forming device 22.
  • end cap 420 includes a tapered lead-in 445b that is aligned with opening 445a to guide the corresponding electrical contacts in image forming device 22 toward opening 445 a as toner cartridge 400 is inserted.
  • toner cartridge 400 includes a rib or projection 476 projecting from front 414 of housing 402 near side wall 412 for actuating a shutter 509 ( Figure 27) that regulates whether toner is permitted to enter entrance port 508 on developer unit 502 as discussed above.
  • toner cartridge 400 may include a shutter lock mechanism 600 according to another example embodiment.
  • End cap 420 is removed in Figure 26 to more clearly illustrate shutter lock mechanism 600.
  • Shutter lock mechanism 600 includes a shutter linkage 610 that actuates a lever 460 to open and close the shutter as discussed above and an interlock 630 that prevents the shutter from opening unless toner cartridge 400 is installed within image forming device 22 and mated with imaging unit 500.
  • shutter linkage 610 includes an outer linkage 612 and an inner linkage 614.
  • Outer linkage 612 in one form, is forked having an outer side wall 620 and an inner side wall (hidden behind outer side wall 620).
  • Outer linkage 612 includes an engagement surface 616, such as a button-like area, that is exposed through a rearward facing opening 475 to an exterior portion of housing 402, such as a rear portion of end cap 420 next to base 408 as shown (see also Figure 25).
  • Inner linkage 614 is connected at one end to lever 460.
  • inner linkage includes a channel 618 that receives a post 470 extending from lever 460; however, as discussed above, this connection may be established by any suitable means.
  • Outer linkage 612 and inner linkage 614 are elongated members that overlap with one another.
  • inner linkage 614 is positioned in the fork between outer side wall 620 and the inner side wall of outer linkage 612; however, this configuration may be reversed as desired.
  • Outer linkage 612 is biased by a suitable biasing member toward opening 475 where engagement surface 616 is exposed.
  • inner linkage 614 is biased by a biasing member away from lever 460 so that the shutter is biased toward the closed position.
  • an inner surface of outer linkage 612 includes a catch that engages a portion of inner linkage 614 when interlock 630 is unlocked but clears inner linkage 614 when interlock 630 is locked.
  • interlock 630 is pivotally attached to side wall 412 at its axis of rotation 632.
  • Interlock 630 extends along side wall 412 from its attachment point 632 toward front wall 414.
  • Interlock 630 includes a curved or ramped engagement surface 634 that contacts an engagement feature, such as projection 510, on imaging unit 500 to permit the shutter to open.
  • Interlock 630 also includes an upward extending post 636 that raises inner linkage 614 when interlock 630 is unlocked as discussed below.
  • Interlock 630 is biased by one or more biasing members in the locked position shown in Figure 26 to prevent the shutter from opening prior to installation of toner cartridge 400 in image forming device 22.
  • toner cartridge 400 When toner cartridge 400 is inserted into image forming device 22 and mated with imaging unit 500, an engagement feature on imaging unit 500, such as projection 510, contacts engagement surface 634 of interlock 630.
  • the force from the engagement feature on interlock 630 overcomes the biasing force applied to interlock 630 and causes it to rotate in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed in Figure 26) to the unlocked position.
  • the counter- clockwise rotation of interlock 630 causes post 636 to contact a bottom portion 624 of inner linkage 614 and raise inner linkage 614 into the path of the catch on outer linkage 612 as discussed above.
  • a slot such as forward facing slot 474 shown in Figure 24, may be provided in base 408 and/or end cap 420 of toner cartridge 400 to receive the engagement feature 510.
  • a plunger or other projection extending from an inner surface of the access door (or otherwise linked to the access door) presses engagement surface 616 overcoming the biasing force applied to outer linkage 612 and depressing both outer linkage 612 and inner linkage 614 causing lever 460 to rotate to open the shutter.
  • toner cartridge 400 When toner cartridge 400 is removed from image forming device 22, this sequence is reversed.
  • outer linkage 612 and inner linkage 614 retract to their biased positions, closing the shutter.
  • engagement feature 510 disengages from engagement surface 634 causing interlock 630 to rotate in a clockwise direction (as viewed in Figure 26).
  • interlock 630 rotates, inner linkage 614 lowers until it clears the path of the catch on outer linkage 612.
  • the shutter will remain closed while toner cartridge 400 is removed from image forming device 22 even if engagement surface 616 is pressed.
  • a locking mechanism such as locking mechanisms 300 and 600, having a shutter linkage and an interlock may be employed to ensure that a shutter, such as shutter 154, remains closed unless the toner cartridge is installed in the image forming device and mated with its corresponding imaging unit.
  • an outer linkage that is capable of sliding past an inner linkage when the interlock is locked allows the user to close the access door to the image forming device when the imaging unit is not present without opening the shutter or damaging the image forming device or the toner cartridge.
  • the user is also able to press the engagement surface of the shutter linkage, such as engagement surface 316 or 616, without opening the shutter.
  • Toner cartridge 400 includes a pair of legs 446, 448 extending downward from base 408.
  • Frame 506 of imaging unit 500 includes a pair of vertical walls 512, 514 that form a guide 516 therebetween that receives leg 446 and a pair of vertical walls 518, 520 that form a guide 522 therebetween that receives leg 448 as toner cartridge 400 is inserted into image forming device 22.
  • Each vertical wall 512, 514, 518, 520 includes a beveled front surface 512a, 514a, 518a, 520a that is outwardly angled with respect to the direction of insertion and faces toner cartridge 400 as toner cartridge 400 advances toward imaging unit 500. Front surfaces 512a, 514a, 518a, 520a guide toner cartridge 400 toward developer unit 502 as toner cartridge 400 is inserted into image forming device 22. Each vertical wall 512, 514, 518, 520 also includes an inner surface 512b, 514b, 518b, 520b that is substantially parallel to the direction of insertion of toner cartridge 400.
  • rear surfaces 472b, 473b of engagement surfaces 472, 473 receive a hold-down force from a component in image forming device 22 to ensure that exit port 452, main interface gear 430, the electrical contacts in connector 445 and the engagement surfaces for shutter lock mechanism 600 maintain their engagement with imaging unit 500 or image forming device 22.

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