WO2016204245A1 - Procédé d'alimentation en encre sèche, procédé de fabrication de cartouche d'encre sèche, et cartouche d'encre sèche - Google Patents

Procédé d'alimentation en encre sèche, procédé de fabrication de cartouche d'encre sèche, et cartouche d'encre sèche Download PDF

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WO2016204245A1
WO2016204245A1 PCT/JP2016/067978 JP2016067978W WO2016204245A1 WO 2016204245 A1 WO2016204245 A1 WO 2016204245A1 JP 2016067978 W JP2016067978 W JP 2016067978W WO 2016204245 A1 WO2016204245 A1 WO 2016204245A1
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大和田　毅
正志 水野
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三菱化学株式会社
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    • 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G21/00—Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
    • G03G21/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G21/00—Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
    • G03G21/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
    • G03G21/18—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge, whereby the process cartridge comprises at least two image processing means in a single unit

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  • the present invention relates to a method of supplying recycled toner to a toner cartridge mounted on an image forming apparatus such as a laser printer or a copying machine, a method of manufacturing a recycled toner cartridge, and a toner cartridge.
  • the toner cartridge is used in an image forming apparatus such as a laser printer, a copying machine, or a facsimile machine, and forms an image on a recording medium such as paper using toner as is well known.
  • an image forming apparatus such as a laser printer, a copying machine, or a facsimile machine
  • a recording medium such as paper using toner
  • the recycled toner cartridge is used again by being mounted on the image forming apparatus as a recycled toner cartridge.
  • the toner cartridge recycling process includes cleaning, replacing damaged parts, replacing worn parts, and replenishing toner.
  • the toner cartridge is disassembled and reassembled.
  • the toner is stored in a toner container (toner hopper) to form an image.
  • the toner is normally replenished by being poured into a toner container from the provided opening (for example, a toner replenishing port of Patent Document 1). Then, after the replenishment, the opening is closed, thereby preventing leakage of toner before transportation and use.
  • the opening may be blocked by welding or the like, or a toner storage container such as a bag may be contained in the cartridge, and the toner supply port cannot be used. In some cases, the toner cannot be replenished by the conventional methods.
  • the present invention relates to a method for supplying toner to a toner cartridge, the process of removing a part of the housing of the toner cartridge, and joining the toner storage container provided in the toner cartridge to a part of the detached housing.
  • Supplying toner to the toner cartridge including a step of forming a hole penetrating a part of the housing and the toner storage container, and a step of inserting the toner for recycling that is not in the container from the hole. It is a method to do.
  • the hole also penetrates the joint formed by the joining process.
  • the method of manufacturing a toner cartridge by recycling is a method of manufacturing a toner cartridge by recycling, including a step of supplying toner to a housing and closing a hole with a lid by a method of supplying toner to the toner cartridge.
  • the present invention is a recycled toner cartridge having a toner storage container containing toner and a housing containing the toner storage container, and the toner storage container and the housing are joined by a joint portion. And a toner cartridge having a hole penetrating the toner storage container and the housing and having a lid for closing the hole.
  • the present invention is a method for supplying toner to a toner cartridge, and includes a toner storage container having an opening for discharging the stored toner, and a toner storage container storage for storing the toner storage container. A process of removing a part of the cartridge housing and a process of putting the toner for recycling into the toner storage container.
  • the toner cartridge is not provided with a hole for replenishing the toner before recycling, the toner can be appropriately replenished.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a toner cartridge 10 to be recycled.
  • FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the configuration of the image forming apparatus.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing one scene of a toner supply method and a toner cartridge manufacturing method according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating one scene of one form of toner supply method and toner cartridge manufacturing method.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating one scene of a toner supply method and a toner cartridge manufacturing method according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the toner cartridge 110 by recycling.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific form of the toner container before recycling.
  • FIG. 7A shows an example in which a perforation and a peeling area are formed
  • FIG. 7B shows a slit formed.
  • an example in which a film for closing the slit is attached is shown.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of the toner cartridge 10 before recycling.
  • the toner cartridge 10 includes a photosensitive drum 11, and includes a charging roller 12 that is adjacent to the photosensitive drum 11 and serves as a means for charging the photosensitive drum 11. Further, a cleaning blade 13 is provided as means for cleaning the surface of the charging roller 12.
  • a developing roller 14 as developing means is provided so as to face the photosensitive drum 11, and a developing blade 15 and a toner supply roller 16 are disposed so as to contact the developing roller 14.
  • An agitator 17 is provided so as to contact the toner supply roller 16, and one end of the agitator 17 is connected to a rotating shaft 18 that rotates the agitator 17.
  • a toner storage container 20 for storing toner is provided.
  • the rotation of the agitator 17 makes contact with not only the toner supply roller 16 but also the toner storage container 20, so that the toner storage container 20 is impacted, and the flow of toner disposed in the toner storage container 20 is made to flow. And has a function of facilitating the discharge of the toner from the toner container 20.
  • the toner cartridge 10 is held by each member surrounded by a first casing 21 and a second casing 22 (the casing 21 and the casing 22). More specifically, the first housing 21 is provided with the developing roller 14, the developing blade 15, the toner supply roller 16, the agitator 17, the rotating shaft 18, and the toner storage container 20. In particular, the toner storage container 20 is stored in a toner storage container storage section 24 defined inside the first casing 21 so that the entire container is contained in the first casing 21.
  • the first casing 21 is a box formed by combining and bonding two casing members 21a and 21b (first casing member 21a and second casing member 21b). It is in the shape of a casing.
  • the housing member 21b is a member that covers a portion where the toner storage container 20 is disposed.
  • the joint portion between the housing member 21a and the housing member 21b is not particularly limited in terms of welding, adhesion, and the like.
  • the above-described photosensitive drum 11, charging roller 12, and cleaning blade 13 are disposed in the second housing 22.
  • FIG. 2 shows a conceptual diagram of the image forming apparatus 1 including the toner cartridge 10.
  • a recording medium such as paper moves as indicated by II in FIG. 2, and is sandwiched between a transfer roll 1a and a photosensitive drum 11 on which an image is formed.
  • the image is transferred to a recording medium. Thereafter, the image is fixed on the recording medium by the fixing device 2 and discharged.
  • FIGS. 3 to 6 show diagrams for explanation. This will be described with reference to these drawings.
  • the housing member 21b facing the toner storage container 20 in the first housing 21 is separated from the housing member 21a.
  • the means for separating is not particularly limited, and can be performed by peeling off, cutting, or melting the bonded portion.
  • the use of the tool is not particularly limited.
  • the position at which the housing member 21b is separated from the housing member 21a is not particularly limited. However, it is preferable to separate at the joining position of the original plurality of members in the first casing 21 before recycling. The original member is joined by an adhesive or the like. At this joining position, it is easy to put a tool such as a metal plate, and the housing member 21a and the housing member 21b can be separated relatively easily. That's why.
  • the toner storage container 20 is removed from the toner storage container storage section 24 (see FIG. 1), and the toner storage container 20 is taken out.
  • Bonding 30 is formed by bonding.
  • the toner container 20 is joined to the surface of the housing member 21b that is inside the first housing 21.
  • a method for forming the joint portion 30, that is, a method for joining, is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include adhesion, adhesion, welding, and welding.
  • the housing member 21 b and the toner container 20 joined in this way are joined again so as to have the same shape as the first housing 21. That is, the housing member 21b is joined to the housing member 21a.
  • the toner storage container 20 is disposed so as to be stored in a toner storage container storage section 24 (see FIG. 5) defined inside the first casing 21, particularly inside the first casing 21.
  • a hole 21c is formed in at least a part of the housing member 21b and the toner storage container 20 in the first housing 21 reassembled in this manner.
  • the method for opening the hole 21c is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include punching, cutting with a drill, and melting.
  • the hole 21 c may be provided so as to penetrate the joint portion 30 described above, or may be a portion that is not the joint portion 30. Further, the position, shape, number, etc. of the holes 21c are not particularly limited.
  • the hole 21c is formed after the casing member 21b is joined to the casing member 21a.
  • the timing for forming the hole 21c and the timing for supplying toner are particularly important.
  • the housing member 21b can be joined to the housing member 21a.
  • holes may be formed in advance in each of the housing member 21b and the toner storage container 20, and the holes 21c may be formed by combining these holes.
  • the toner storage container 20 is supplied with recycling toner, and then the housing member 21b and the toner storage container 20 are connected to the housing member 21a. You may join to.
  • the toner for recycling is supplied to the inside of the toner container 20 through the hole 21c.
  • the toner storage container is the toner storage container 20 provided first. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a new toner storage container for recycling.
  • a method for fixing the lid 31 to the first housing 21 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include adhesion, adhesion, tape fixing, welding, and screwing.
  • the material of the lid is not particularly limited as long as it can prevent leakage of toner. Examples thereof include rubber, polyurethane, sponge and the like.
  • the toner cartridge 110 recycled in the posture shown in FIG. 6 is provided to the user or the like.
  • the user can use the provided toner cartridge 110 as soon as it is installed in the image forming apparatus.
  • the toner can be appropriately replenished even if the toner cartridge does not have a hole for replenishing the toner before recycling. It is. Further, the toner for recycling can be further supplied by removing the lid 31 and reopening the hole 21c.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific form of the toner container before recycling.
  • a perforation 322 is formed in advance in the toner storage container 320, and a peeling area 323 is defined by the perforation 322.
  • the perforation 322 is formed in a size that prevents the toner from leaking.
  • the toner inside the toner storage container 320 is configured to come out.
  • a plurality of slits 422 are formed in advance in the toner storage container 420, and a film 423 is attached so as to cover the slits 422.
  • the film 423 is peeled off from the toner storage container 420, so that the exposed slit 422 in the state shown in FIG. 1 becomes an opening for discharging the stored toner. It is configured to go out of the toner storage container 420.
  • the toner container 20 and the housing member 21b are separated from the first housing 21.
  • the casing member 21b may be separated from the first casing 21, and the toner storage container 20 may be replenished with the toner storage container 20 installed on the casing member 21a.
  • the hole 21c can be formed only in the toner storage container 20, and the toner for recycling can be supplied from the hole 21c.

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L'invention concerne un procédé d'alimentation en encre sèche dans une cartouche (10) d'encre sèche et comprend : une étape consistant à libérer une partie (21b) d'un boîtier (21) pour une cartouche d'encre sèche ; une étape consistant à joindre un récipient de stockage (20) d'encre sèche prévu dans une cartouche d'encre sèche à la partie libérée du logement ; une étape consistant à former un trou (21c) passant à travers la partie du boîtier et le récipient de stockage d'encre sèche ; et une étape consistant à remplir le récipient de stockage d'encre sèche avec une encre sèche recyclée qui n'est pas stockée dans le récipient à travers le trou.
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