WO2017002839A1 - Procédé de scellement d'un récipient de stockage de toner recyclé, procédé d'alimentation en toner, procédé de fabrication d'une cartouche de toner et cartouche de toner - Google Patents

Procédé de scellement d'un récipient de stockage de toner recyclé, procédé d'alimentation en toner, procédé de fabrication d'une cartouche de toner et cartouche de toner Download PDF

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WO2017002839A1
WO2017002839A1 PCT/JP2016/069226 JP2016069226W WO2017002839A1 WO 2017002839 A1 WO2017002839 A1 WO 2017002839A1 JP 2016069226 W JP2016069226 W JP 2016069226W WO 2017002839 A1 WO2017002839 A1 WO 2017002839A1
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尾形　健三
卓哉 錦織
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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
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    • 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 for sealing a recycled toner storage container in a toner cartridge mounted on an image forming apparatus such as a laser printer or a copying machine, a method for replenishing recycled toner, and a method for manufacturing a recycled toner cartridge thereby. And a toner cartridge.
  • the toner cartridge is used in an image forming apparatus such as a laser printer, a copying machine, and a facsimile machine, and stores toner for forming an image and includes various members for supplying the toner.
  • a toner cartridge may be collected after the toner is consumed and recycled by replenishing the toner or replacing some parts.
  • the process of recycling the toner cartridge includes cleaning, replacing damaged parts, replacing worn parts, and replenishing toner. Therefore, in the recycling process, it is necessary to disassemble and reassemble the toner cartridge.
  • toner is stored in a toner container (toner hopper) in the toner cartridge.
  • the toner is normally replenished by being poured into the toner container through a hole (for example, a toner replenishing port of Patent Document 1). Then, after the toner is replenished, the hole is closed, thereby preventing toner leakage before transportation or use.
  • the hole is welded and closed, and the toner replenishing port cannot be used, and the toner cannot be replenished by the conventional methods.
  • the present invention seals a recycling toner storage container that can appropriately supply toner even if the toner cartridge does not have a hole for supplying toner before recycling. It is an object to provide a method. Also provided are a method for supplying recycled toner, a method for manufacturing a recycled toner cartridge, and a toner cartridge.
  • the present invention relates to a method for sealing a toner storage container of a toner cartridge, including a process of closing an opening formed in the toner storage container with a cover having a string-like member. It is a method of sealing.
  • the present invention relates to a method for supplying toner to a toner cartridge, the step of providing a hole in at least a part of the housing of the toner cartridge, the step of arranging a toner storage container for recycling in the housing from the hole, and the recycling Attaching a string-like member extending from the toner storage container, which is a means for forming an opening in the toner storage container, to a rotating shaft disposed inside the casing, and the toner storage container in the casing
  • toner is supplied to the toner cartridge before the toner cartridge is arranged or after the toner container is arranged in the housing.
  • an opening is formed in the toner storage container by winding only a string-like member around the rotating shaft.
  • One aspect of the method for replenishing toner to the toner cartridge of the present invention includes, for example, a process of removing an existing toner container from the inside of the housing through the hole before inserting the toner container for recycling into the housing from the hole. .
  • a process of closing a hole with a lid is included.
  • the present invention is a method of manufacturing a toner cartridge by recycling, including a method of supplying toner to the toner cartridge of the present invention.
  • the present invention includes a housing, a rotation shaft disposed inside the housing, and a toner storage container disposed inside the housing, and the toner storage container extends from the toner storage container.
  • the toner cartridge has a string-like member as means for forming an opening in the storage container, and the string-like member is a toner cartridge having an end portion attached to the rotating shaft.
  • the present invention is a method of sealing a toner storage container of a toner cartridge, the process of closing the opening of the toner storage container having an opening for discharging the stored toner with a seal member having a string-like member; And a step of inserting the toner container into a housing of the toner cartridge and a step of connecting one end of the string-like member to a rotating shaft for rotating an agitator disposed in the housing.
  • the present invention is a method for sealing a toner storage container of a toner cartridge, the toner storage container having an opening for discharging the stored toner, a rotating shaft for rotating an agitator, and a winding shaft wound around the rotating shaft.
  • 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.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B are views showing a scene of the toner replenishing method and the toner cartridge manufacturing method of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the toner cartridge 110 by recycling.
  • FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the recycled toner storage container 120.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining the operation when the recycled toner cartridge 110 is used.
  • FIG. 7 is a view showing an example in which one string-like cover peeling means 120 c is attached to the cover 120 b of the toner storage container 120.
  • FIG. 8 is a view showing an example in which one string-like cover peeling means 120 c is attached to the toner storage container 120.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of the toner cartridge 10 immediately 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 photosensitive drum 11.
  • 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 that stores 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, thereby giving an impact to the toner storage container 20 and encouraging the flow of toner disposed in the toner storage container 20. And has a function of facilitating the discharge of toner from the toner storage container 20.
  • the toner cartridge 10 is held by the first casing 21 and the second casing 22 (the casings 21 and 22) surrounded by each member.
  • 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.
  • the toner container 20 is entirely contained in the first housing 21.
  • the above-described photosensitive drum 11, charging roller 12, and cleaning blade 13 are disposed in the second casing 22.
  • FIG. 2 is 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 and 4 show diagrams for explanation. This will be described with reference to these drawings.
  • a hole 21a is provided in at least a part of the wall surface of the first casing 21 that faces the toner container 20.
  • a method of providing the hole 21a is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include punching, cutting with a drill, and melting.
  • the first casing 21 is formed by combining a plurality of members and integrated by bonding, even if the first casing 21 is disassembled by peeling the bonding portion, the hole 21a is obtained. Good. Further, the position and shape of the hole 21a are not particularly limited.
  • the toner container 20 is taken out from the hole 21a as shown by an arrow IIIa in FIG. 3A, and is in a state as shown in FIG.
  • the means for taking out the toner storage container 20 from the first casing 21 is not particularly limited, and a tool that holds the toner container 20 with a finger or a pliers or the like can be used.
  • the toner container 120 for recycling is inserted into the first casing 21 through the hole 21a as shown in FIG. At this time, toner to be supplied is contained inside the toner storage container 120. If the hole 21a cannot be sufficiently large, the toner container 120 for recycling is inserted through the hole 21a without toner, and then the toner container 120 for recycling is filled with the toner for recycling. Then you can seal it.
  • FIG. 5 shows an external perspective view of the toner storage container 120.
  • the toner container 120 has an opening 120a on its wall, and the opening 120a is closed by a cover (seal member) 120b.
  • two cover-like cover peeling means (string-like members) 120c are attached to the cover 120b. That is, by pulling the cover peeling means 120c that is a string-like member and peeling the cover 120b as a sealing member having the string-like member from the toner storage container 120, the opening 120a of the toner storage container 120 is opened.
  • the toner is configured to come out of the toner storage container 120.
  • the cover peeling means 120 c is also attached to the rotating shaft 18 of the agitator 17.
  • the cover peeling means 120c is wound around the rotary shaft 18, the cover 120b is peeled from the toner storage container 120, and the opening 120a is opened.
  • the cover 120b is not particularly limited, but is preferably made of an antistatic material, and more preferably a film.
  • the number of cover peeling means 120c is not necessarily two, and may be one. Moreover, each of the both ends of one string-like cover peeling means 120c may be attached to the rotating shaft 18, and the other part of the cover peeling means 120c may be attached to the cover 120b.
  • a method for fixing the lid 121 to the first housing 21 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include adhesion, adhesion, tape fixing, welding, and screwing.
  • the material constituting the lid 121 is not particularly limited, and metals, various resins, rubber, polyurethane, sponge, and the like can be used.
  • the first casing 21 is a combination of a plurality of members and integrated by joining
  • the first casing 21 is disassembled by peeling the joining portion to obtain the hole 21a, By joining the joints again, the holes 21a can be closed together.
  • Transport and storage are performed in the posture shown in FIG. That is, the toner cartridge 110 recycled in the posture shown in FIG. 4 is provided to the user or the like.
  • the rotary shaft 18 rotates as indicated by the arrow Va in FIG.
  • the cover peeling means 120c is wound around the rotary shaft 18 and pulled, and the cover 120b is peeled off, and the opening 120a of the recycling toner storage container 120 is opened as shown in FIG. 6B. Is done.
  • the toner is discharged from the opening 120a and can be used.
  • the user only needs to attach the toner cartridge 110 to the main body of the image forming apparatus, which is highly convenient.
  • the strip-like cover peeling means 120 c is wound around the rotating shaft 18, and the toner storage container 120 and the cover 120 b can be configured not to be wound around the rotating shaft 18.
  • FIG. 7 is a view of the first casing 21 as viewed from the right side of FIGS. 4 and 6A.
  • one string-like cover peeling means 120c is provided on the cover 120b of the toner storage container 120.
  • FIG. The attached example is shown.
  • One end of the cover peeling means 120c is attached to one end of the cover 120b (right side in FIG. 7).
  • the cover peeling means 120c is opposite to one end (the right side in FIG. 7) attached to the cover 120b (the left side in FIG. 7), and a guide member 21b is provided inside the first casing 21. Yes.
  • the guide member 21b is provided with a through hole through which, for example, the cover peeling means 120c can be passed, and the cover peeling means 120c is attached to the rotary shaft 18 through the through hole.
  • the cover peeling means 120c can be prevented from being entangled with other members inside the first housing 21.
  • the other end of the cover peeling means 120c is connected to the rotating shaft 18 of the agitator 17, and a predetermined length is wound around the rotating shaft 18 from the other end of the cover peeling means 120c.
  • the string-like cover peeling means 120c When the user sets the cartridge in the printer and starts using it, the string-like cover peeling means 120c is wound up by the rotation of the rotary shaft 18. Accordingly, the string-like cover peeling means 120 c peels off the cover 120 b of the toner storage container 120 and is wound around the rotary shaft 18. It is possible to prevent the cover peeling means 120c from being entangled with other members inside the first housing 21.
  • FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the toner container 120 and the cover peeling means 120c.
  • one string-like cover peeling means 120 c is folded and attached to the toner storage container 120.
  • One end of the cover peeling means 120c is attached to one end of the toner storage container 120 (left side in FIG. 8).
  • a guide member 21b is provided on the same side as one end (left side in FIG. 8) where the cover peeling means 120c is attached to the toner storage container 120 and inside the first casing 21.
  • One end of the cover peeling means 120c is adhered to the toner storage container 120 from one end of the toner storage container 120 (left side in FIG. 8) to the opposite side of the toner storage container 120 (right side in FIG. 8).
  • cover peeling means 120c is folded back on the opposite side (right side in FIG. 8), and the other end is connected to 120c of the rotary shaft 18 through the guide member 21b and from the other end of the cover peeling means 120c.
  • a predetermined length is wound around the rotary shaft 18.
  • the string-like cover peeling means 120c When the user sets the cartridge in the printer and starts using it, the string-like cover peeling means 120c is wound up by the rotation of the rotary shaft 18. Along with this, the string-like cover peeling means 120c starts to tear the adhesive portion with the toner storage container 120 from the right side, the tear moves to the left side as it rotates, and a large opening is provided across the left and right.
  • the peeled string-like cover peeling means 120 c is separated from the storage container and wound around the rotary shaft 18. It is possible to prevent the cover peeling means 120c from being entangled with other members inside the first housing 21.
  • This figure shows an example in which the toner storage container 120 is not provided with the cover 120b. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the string-like cover is peeled from the toner storage container 120 having the cover 120b to the left and right of the cover 120b.
  • the means 120c may be glued.
  • the toner can be appropriately replenished even if the toner cartridge does not have a hole for replenishing the toner before recycling. It is.

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D'après la présente invention, un procédé de scellement d'un récipient de stockage de toner (120) d'une cartouche de toner comprend une étape consistant à fermer une ouverture (120a) formée dans le récipient de stockage de toner avec un couvercle (120b) comportant un élément de type chaîne (120c).
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