CN105143994A - Cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cartridge with which a reduction in size can be achieved. A screw (82) is used to fix only a rear end of a cover main body (43) of a development cartridge (1) to a frame (31). A first fixation part (85) of the cover main body (43) is provided with localized press ribs (81) at a front lower end thereof. A head part (83) of the screw (82) presses against the press ribs (81). As a result, the head part (83) of the screw (82) presses more strongly against the front lower end of the first fixation part (85) than a rear upper end of the first fixation part (85). Accordingly, the front lower end of the cover main body (43) is pressed more strongly against the frame (31), and a front end of the cover main body (43) is fixed to the frame (31) without having to provide a configuration for fixing the cover main body (43) to the frame (31).

Description

Box

Technical field

The present invention relates to a kind of box be applied in the image processing system adopting electrofax mode.

As the image processing system of electrofax mode, be known to following laser printer, it possesses: drum box, and it has photosensitive drums; And Delevoping cartridge, its storage toner (for example, referring to patent documentation 1).

This Delevoping cartridge possesses: stirrer, and it is for agitation of toner; And gear mechanism portion, it is for stirrer input queued switches power.Gear mechanism portion possesses: stirrer-driven gear, and it is for driving stirrer; And gear cover, it is for the protection of stirrer-driven gear.

Gear cover in rear upper end, posterior end portion, this three place, leading section be fixed on the framework of Delevoping cartridge by screw.

Patent documentation 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2006-72285 publication

Summary of the invention

Invent problem to be solved

About the Delevoping cartridge described in above-mentioned patent documentation 1, study realizing further miniaturization.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a kind of box that can realize miniaturization.

For solving the technical scheme of problem

(1) to achieve these goals, box of the present invention possesses: framework, transmission member, transmission member, cover body, the first fixed component and thickness component.Framework is configured to receive developer.Transmission member is positioned at framework and extends along first direction, is configured to transmit developer.Transmission member is positioned at outside framework, is configured to the driving force that supplies from outside to transmission member transmission.Cover body is configured to cover transmission member, the fixed part that the mode be fixed on framework is formed.First fixed component is configured to by pressing fixed part and cover body is fixed on framework.Thickness component has thickness in a first direction.

In addition, the first fixed component has the press section for pressing fixed part.

Framework has the support portion for supporting fixed part.

Thickness component partial is between press section and support portion, and when being projected in a first direction press section, described thickness component is overlapping with described press section.

Adopt such structure, under the state that the press section of the first fixed component is folded with thickness component between the support portion of framework, press fixed part.Now, thickness component partial is located between press section and support portion.

Therefore, fixed part is pressed with the mode of either party be not folded with in the part of thickness component by be partial to the part being folded with thickness component.

Thus, in the side pressed with being partial to, cover body can be made to move significantly along first direction relative to framework, thus when not possessing the structure for cover body being fixed on framework, cover body can be fixed on framework.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and can miniaturization be realized.

(2) also can be that press section has the first surface relative with the outside surface of the first direction of fixed part.Also can be that support portion has second relative with the inside surface of the first direction of fixed part.In this case, also can be that thickness component is between the outside surface and first surface of the first direction of fixed part and/or between the inside surface of the first direction of fixed part and second.

Adopt such structure, when thickness component is located between the outside surface of the first direction of fixed part and first surface, the press section of the first fixed component directly presses thickness component.

Therefore, the press section of the first fixed component makes the part being folded with thickness component move more significantly than the part not being folded with thickness component in a first direction.

Consequently, more strongly cover body can be pressed to framework in the side being folded with thickness component.

In addition, when thickness component is located between the inside surface of the first direction of fixed part and second, between the inside surface of the first direction of fixed part is with second, produce the gap corresponding with the thickness of thickness component.

Therefore, the press section of the first fixed component makes the part not being folded with thickness component more mobile by a larger margin than the part being folded with thickness component in a first direction in the mode reducing this gap.

Consequently, more strongly cover body can be pressed to framework in the side not being folded with thickness component.

(3) also can be that thickness component is between the outside surface and first surface of the first direction of fixed part.

Adopt such structure, can cover body be made in the side being folded with thickness component to move more significantly relative to framework.

(4) also can be that box of the present invention also possesses developer roll, this developer roll has the axis extended along first direction, and is configured to bearing developer.Also can be, developer roll with the second direction of axis vertical take-off on be supported on the first end of framework.In this case, also can be that the first fixed component is configured to cover body to be fixed on first end.

Adopt such structure, the first fixed component can be used cover body to be fixed on the first end supporting developer roll.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably cover body is fixed on first end, the rigidity of first end can be guaranteed.

(5) also can be that cover body limits the movement of developer roll in a first direction.

Adopt such structure, cover body can be utilized to limit developer roll movement in a first direction.

Therefore, it is possible to the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and developer roll movement in a first direction can be limited.

(6) also can be that developer roll possesses the axle extended along first direction.In this case, also can be, the covering part that cover body has main part and formed in the mode of the side face covering axle.

Adopt such structure, covering part can be fixed on framework together with main part.

Therefore, it is possible to accurately covering part is positioned framework.

(7) also can be that box of the present invention also possesses the second fixed component, this second fixed component across covering part in the side contrary with the first fixed component.

Adopt such structure, more reliably covering part can be fixed on framework by the first fixed component and the second fixed component.

(8) also can be that box of the present invention also possesses detection means, this detection means be configured to be detected by the testing agency of outside.In this case, detection means is supported on the second end of the framework being positioned at the position spaced apart with first end in a second direction.

Adopt such structure, the first fixed component can be made for the pressing force deflection the second end side of fixed part, thus utilize cover body that detection means is positioned framework.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and high precision detection means can be positioned framework.

(9) also can be, cover body has limiting unit, this restriction site in the outside of the first direction of detection means, for limiting the movement of detection means to the outside of first direction.In this case, also can be, thickness component be positioned on the straight line of link first fixed component and limiting unit.

Adopt such structure, can reliably make the first fixed component be partial to for the pressing force of fixed part the side being configured with limiting unit.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably detection means is positioned framework.

(10) also can be that thickness component is configured with two in the mode of the straight line across link first fixed component and limiting unit.

Adopt such structure, can reliably make the pressing force deflection of the first fixed component to fixed part be configured with the side of limiting unit further.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably detection means is positioned framework further.

(11) also can be that box of the present invention also possesses shaft coupling, this shaft coupling be configured to accept the driving force from outside supply.In this case, also can be, shaft coupling be between the first fixed component and limiting unit.

Adopt such structure, can utilize cover body that shaft coupling is positioned framework.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and accurately shaft coupling can be positioned framework.

(12) also can be that thickness component becomes to be integrated with cover body.

Adopt such structure, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number further.

(13) also can be that the main part of cover body has the 3rd relative with the outside surface of the first direction of the covering part of cover body.In this case, also can be that thickness component partial is between the outside surface of the first direction of covering part and the 3rd.

Adopt such structure, when thickness component is located between the outside surface of the first direction of covering part and the 3rd, between the outside surface of the first direction of covering part is with the 3rd, produce the gap corresponding with the thickness of thickness component.

Therefore, the press section of the first fixed component makes the part not being folded with thickness component more mobile by a larger margin than the part being folded with thickness component in a first direction in the mode reducing this gap.

Consequently, can cover body be made to move significantly along first direction relative to framework in the side not being folded with thickness component.

Invention effect

Adopt box of the present invention, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and can miniaturization be realized.

Accompanying drawing explanation

Fig. 1 is the central cross sectional view of the Delevoping cartridge of an embodiment as box of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is the central cross sectional view of the printer of the Delevoping cartridge using Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is the stereographic map observed from the upper left side of the Delevoping cartridge shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is the exploded perspective view observed from the lower left of the Delevoping cartridge shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is the stereographic map observed from the right back of the gear cover shown in Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is the left side view of the Delevoping cartridge shown in Fig. 3, represents the state after unloading screw.

Fig. 7 is the stereographic map observed from the lower left of the Delevoping cartridge shown in Fig. 3, represents the state after the screw unloading top.

Fig. 8 illustrates that detection of gear is from confirming the key diagram that window exposes, and represents the state before detection of gear rotation.

Fig. 9 illustrates that detection of gear is from confirming the key diagram that window exposes, and represents the postrotational state of detection of gear.

Figure 10 is the key diagram that the first variation of the present invention is described.

Figure 11 is the key diagram that the second variation of the present invention is described.

Figure 12 is the key diagram that the 3rd variation of the present invention is described.

Figure 13 is the key diagram that the 4th variation of the present invention is described.

Figure 14 is the key diagram that the 5th variation of the present invention is described.

Figure 15 is the key diagram that the 6th variation of the present invention is described.

Figure 16 is the key diagram that the 7th variation of the present invention is described, before Figure 16 A represents riveted joint caulking part, after Figure 16 B represents riveted joint caulking part.

Embodiment

1. the outline of Delevoping cartridge

As shown in Figure 1, the Delevoping cartridge 1 as an example of box is configured to carry out installing or dismantling relative to bulging box 18 described later.Delevoping cartridge 1 possesses developer roll 2, donor rollers 3, thickness adjustment scraper 4 and toner storage portion 5.

In addition, in the following description, when mentioning the direction of Delevoping cartridge 1, using the state of level mounting Delevoping cartridge 1 as upper and lower benchmark.That is, being top above the paper of Fig. 1, is below below paper.In addition, the paper right of Fig. 1 is front, and the paper left of Fig. 1 is rear.In addition, using from the benchmark as left and right during forward observation Delevoping cartridge 1.That is, the paper of Fig. 1 is nearby left, and paper inboard is right.Left and right directions is an example of first direction.Fore-and-aft direction is an example of second direction.

The rearward end that developer roll 2 is developed an example as first end of box 1 is supported for and can rotates.Developer roll 2 has the substantial cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.That is, developer roll 2 has the central axis A extended in left-right direction.Developer roll 2 contacts with the front bottom of photosensitive drums 19 described later.

Donor rollers 3 is configured at the front lower place of developer roll 2.Donor rollers 3 is developed box 1 and is supported for and can rotates.Donor rollers 3 has the substantial cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.Donor rollers 3 contacts with the front bottom of developer roll 2.

Thickness regulates scraper 4 to be configured at the front upper place of developer roll 2.Thickness regulates scraper 4 to contact with the leading section of developer roll 2.

Toner storage portion 5 is configured at the front of donor rollers 3 and thickness adjustment scraper 4.Toner storage portion 5 is configured to receive the toner as an example of developer.Toner storage portion 5 possesses the stirrer 6 of an example as transmission member.

Stirrer 6 is supported for and can rotates in toner storage portion 5.Stirrer 6 extends in left-right direction.

2. the one-piece construction of printer

As shown in Figure 2, printer 11 is monochrome printers of electrofax mode.Printer 11 possesses main body cover 12, handle box 13, scanning element 14 and fixation unit 15.

Main body cover 12 is formed as roughly box shape.Main body cover 12 has peristome 16, top cover 17 and paper supply tray 24.

Peristome 16 is configured to the upper wall of through along the vertical direction main body cover 12, and allows passing through of handle box 13.

Top cover 17 has roughly plate shape.Top cover 17 with its bottom for fulcrum is supported for can swings by the upper wall of main body cover 12.Top cover 17 is configured to open or closes peristome 16.Top cover 17 possesses discharge tray 25.

Discharge tray 25 is configured at the first half of top cover 17.Discharge tray 25 is configured to cave in downwards from the upper end of top cover 17.

Paper supply tray 24 is configured at the bottom of main body cover 12.Paper supply tray 24 is configured to mounting paper P.

Handle box 13 is incorporated in the above-below direction substantial middle of main body cover 12.Handle box 13 is configured to carry out installing or dismantling relative to main body cover 12.Handle box 13 possesses Delevoping cartridge 1 and drum box 18.

Drum box 18 possesses photosensitive drums 19, has grid net corona type charged device 21 and transfer roll 20.

Photosensitive drums 19 is supported for can rotates by the rearward end of drum box 18.Photosensitive drums 19 has the substantially cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.

Grid net corona type charged device 21 is had to configure at spaced intervals with photosensitive drums 19 above photosensitive drums 19.

Transfer roll 20 is configured at the rear of photosensitive drums 19.Transfer roll 20 contacts with the rearward end of photosensitive drums 19.

Scanning element 14 is configured at the front of handle box 13.Scanning element 14 is configured to penetrate laser beam based on view data to photosensitive drums 19.

Fixation unit 15 is configured at the top of handle box 13.Fixation unit 15 possesses warm-up mill 22 and is crimped on the backer roll 23 of rear upper end of warm-up mill 22.

Further, when printer 11 starts image formation action, grid net corona type charged device 21 is had to make the uniformly charged of photosensitive drums 19.Then, the surface of scanning element 14 pairs of photosensitive drums 19 exposes.Thus, the surface of photosensitive drums 19 is formed at based on the electrostatic latent image of view data.

In addition, the toner in stirrer 6 agitation of toner incorporating section 5, and the toner after stirring is supplied to donor rollers 3.The toner supplied from stirrer 6 supplies to developer roll 2 by donor rollers 3.Now, toner is positive polarity ground frictional electrification between developer roll 2 and donor rollers 3, and is carried on developer roll 2.Thickness regulates scraper 4 that the toner be carried on developer roll 2 is adjusted to certain thickness.

Further, the toner being carried on developer roll 2 is supplied by the electrostatic latent image on the surface to photosensitive drums 19.Thus, toner image is carried on the surface of photosensitive drums 19.

Paper P from paper supply tray 24 by the rotation of various roller with predetermined opportunity one by one to paper supply between photosensitive drums 19 and transfer roll 20.Toner image in photosensitive drums 19 is transferred to paper P at paper P by time between photosensitive drums 19 and transfer roll 20.

Then, paper P is being heated by time between warm-up mill 22 and backer roll 23 and pressurizeed.Now, the toner image on paper P is heat-fixed in paper P.Then, paper P is discharged to discharge tray 25.

3. the detailed content of Delevoping cartridge

As shown in Figure 3 and 4, Delevoping cartridge 1 possesses framework 31 as an example of framework and drive division 32.

(1) framework

Framework 31 has the roughly box shape extended in left-right direction.In detail, framework 31 possesses left wall 33, right wall 34, antetheca 35, lower wall 36 and upper wall 37.

Left wall 33 is configured at the left part of framework 31.Left wall 33 has the substantially rectangular plate shape of the side-looking that extends along the longitudinal direction.Left wall 33 possesses the first screw part 29 of an example as support portion, the second screw part 30, first engaging portion 57 and the second engaging portion 58 as an example of support portion.

First screw part 29 is configured at the rear upper end of left wall 33.First screw part 29 has the substantial cylindrical shape given prominence to the left from the left surface of left wall 33.The left surface 29A of the first screw part 29 is examples of second.First screw part 29 has screw 39A.

Screw 39A caves in the right from the left surface of the first screw part 29.Screw 39A has side-looking circular shape.

Second screw part 30 is configured at the posterior end portion of left wall 33.Second screw part 30 has the substantial cylindrical shape given prominence to the left from the left surface of left wall 33.Second screw part 30 has screw 39B and holding section 40.

Screw 39B caves in the right from the left surface of the second screw part 30.Screw 39B has side-looking circular shape.

Holding section 40 is configured at the left part of the second screw part 30.Holding section 40 has the substantially cylindrical shape extended to the left from the periphery of the screw 39B of the second screw part 30.

First engaging portion 57 is configured at the front upper end of left wall 33.First engaging portion 57 is given prominence to the left from the left surface of left wall 33, at its left part upwards lateral bend.First engaging portion 57 has roughly hook shape.

Second engaging portion 58 is configured at the front bottom of left wall 33.Second engaging portion 58 is given prominence to downwards from the lower surface in the cylinder portion (not shown) of exposing stirrer shaft.Second engaging portion 58 has roughly writing board shape.

Right wall 34 is configured at the left part of framework 31.Right wall 34 is identical with left wall 33, has the plate shape that the side-looking that extends along the longitudinal direction is substantially rectangular.

Between the leading section that antetheca 35 is set up in left wall 33 and the leading section of right wall 34.Antetheca 35 has the roughly plate shape extended along the vertical direction.

Between the bottom that lower wall 36 is set up in left wall 33 and the bottom of right wall 34.Lower wall 36 rearward bends from the bottom of antetheca 35 and extends.Lower wall 36 has roughly plate shape.

Upper wall 37 is configured at the top of upper end of the upper end of left wall 33, the upper end of right wall 34 and antetheca 35.Upper wall 37 has the roughly plate shape extended in left-right direction.The periphery of upper wall 37 is fixed on the upper end of the upper end of left wall 33, the upper end of right wall 34 and antetheca 35 by methods such as welding.

(2) drive division

As shown in Figure 4, drive division 32 possesses gear train 41, as the gear cover 38 of an example of cover body and screw 82.

(2-1) gear train

Gear train 41 possesses the detection of gear 49 of the development shaft coupling 44 of an example as shaft coupling, developing gear 45, supply gear 46, neutral gear 47, the stirrer gear 48 as an example of transmission member and an example as detection means.

(2-1-1) develop shaft coupling

Development shaft coupling 44 is supported for can rotates by the upper end of left wall 33.Development shaft coupling 44 is formed as the substantial cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.Development shaft coupling 44 has the first gear part 50, second gear part 51 and shaft coupling portion 52 integratedly.

First gear part 50 is configured at the right part of development shaft coupling 44.First gear part 50 has the roughly circular plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.First gear part 50 has gear teeth throughout its whole side face.

Second gear part 51 is given prominence to the left from the left surface of the first gear part 50.Second gear part 51 has substantially cylindrical shape.The external diameter of the second gear part 51 is less than the external diameter of the first gear part 50.The central axis of the second gear part 51 is consistent with the central axis of the first gear part 50.Second gear part 51 has gear teeth throughout its whole side face.

Shaft coupling portion 52 is configured at the radially inner side of the second gear part 51.Shaft coupling portion 52 gives prominence to the left from the left surface of the first gear part 50.Shaft coupling portion 52 has the closed substantially cylindrical shape in right part.The external diameter in shaft coupling portion 52 is less than the internal diameter of the second gear part 51.In addition, the central axis in shaft coupling portion 52 is consistent with the central axis of the first gear part 50.Shaft coupling portion 52 has recess 53 and a pair protuberance 54.

Recess 53 caves in the right from the left surface in shaft coupling portion 52.Recess 53 has side-looking circular shape.

As shown in Figure 7, a pair protuberance 54 is outstanding to radially inner side from the radial inner peripheral surface of recess 53 respectively.A pair protuberance 54 configures in mode respect to one another respectively in the radial direction of recess 53.A pair protuberance 54 has the roughly prism shape extended in left-right direction respectively.A pair protuberance 54 has dip plane 54A respectively.

Dip plane 54A is the left surface of protuberance 54, and a left side is considered as tilting to the left along with towards counter clockwise direction.

(2-1-2) developing gear

As shown in Figure 4, developing gear 45 is configured at the back lower place of development shaft coupling 44.Developing gear 45 has the substantially cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.The left part that developing gear 45 is developed the turning axle 2A of an example as axle of roller 2 is supported for and cannot relatively rotates.Developing gear 45 has gear part 55 and axle collar insertion section 56 integratedly.

Gear part 55 is located at the right part of developing gear 45, is formed as the roughly circular plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.Gear part 55 has gear teeth throughout its whole side face.Gear part 55 is meshed with the posterior end portion of the first gear part 50 of development shaft coupling 44.

Axle collar insertion section 56 is given prominence to the left from the left part of gear part 55.Axle collar insertion section 56 has substantially cylindrical shape.The external diameter of axle collar insertion section 56 is less than the external diameter of gear part 55.The central axis of axle collar insertion section 56 is consistent with the central axis of gear part 55.

(2-1-3) supply gear

Supply gear 46 has the roughly circular plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.The left part that supply gear 46 is supplied to the turning axle 3A of roller 3 is supported for and cannot relatively rotates.At the side face of supply gear 46, be formed with throughout its complete cycle the gear teeth extended in left-right direction.Supply gear 46 is meshed with the bottom of the second gear part 51 of development shaft coupling 44.

(2-1-4) neutral gear

Neutral gear 47 is configured at the front of development shaft coupling 44.Neutral gear 47 is supported for can rotates by left wall 33.Neutral gear 47 has large diameter gear 47A and small-diameter gear 47B integratedly.

Large diameter gear 47A has the roughly circular plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.Large diameter gear 47A possesses gear teeth throughout its whole side face.Large diameter gear 47A is meshed with the leading section of the second gear part 51 of development shaft coupling 44.

Small-diameter gear 47B gives prominence to the right from the right surface of large diameter gear 47A.Small-diameter gear 47B has the substantial cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.The external diameter of small-diameter gear 47B is less than the external diameter of large diameter gear 47A.The central axis of small-diameter gear 47B is consistent with the central axis of large diameter gear 47A.Small-diameter gear 47B has gear teeth throughout its whole side face.

(2-1-5) stirrer gear

Stirrer gear 48 is configured at the below of neutral gear 47.Stirrer gear 48 has the roughly circular plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.Stirrer gear 48 is supported for cannot relatively rotates by the left part of the turning axle 6A of stirrer 6.Stirrer gear 48 has gear teeth throughout its whole side face.Stirrer gear 48 is meshed with the bottom of the right part of the small-diameter gear 47B of neutral gear 47.

(2-1-6) detection of gear

Detection of gear 49 is configured at the front lower place of neutral gear 47.Detection of gear 49 is supported for can rotates by the leading section of an example as the second end of left wall 33.Detection of gear 49 possesses gear part 49A and axle portion 49B.

Gear part 49A is formed as the roughly semi-circular plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.Gear part 49A has gear teeth at its side face.Gear part 49A is meshed with the front bottom of the left part of the small-diameter gear 47B of neutral gear 47.In other words, detection of gear 49 is being meshed with the small-diameter gear 47B of neutral gear 47 than stirrer gear 48 side of keeping left and than the place of the large diameter gear 47A side of keeping right of neutral gear 47.

Axle portion 49B is configured at the radial direction central authorities of gear part 49A.Axle portion 49B has the substantially cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.Size on the left and right directions of axle portion 49B is longer than the size on the left and right directions of gear part 49A.

(2-2) gear cover

Gear cover 38 possesses the covers body 43 of the axle collar 42 as an example of covering part and an example as main part.

(2-2-3) axle collar

The axle collar 42 possesses a portion 61, first fixed part 62 and the second fixed part 63.

Cylinder portion 61 has and extends in left-right direction and the closed substantially cylindrical shape in left part.The internal diameter in cylinder portion 61 is slightly larger than the external diameter of the axle collar insertion section 56 of developing gear 45.Cylinder portion 61 embeds the axle collar insertion section 56 of developing gear 45 in the mode that can relatively rotate.That is, cylinder portion 61 covers the left part of the turning axle 2A of developer roll 2 via the axle collar insertion section 56 of developing gear 45.Thus, the axle collar 42 limits developer roll 2 movement to the left and developer roll 2 movement radially.That is, developer roll 2 is positioned framework 31 by the axle collar 42.In addition, the axle collar 42 is located in bulging box 18 when Delevoping cartridge 1 is installed in bulging box 18.Thus, developer roll 2 is positioned photosensitive drums 19 by the axle collar 42.

First fixed part 62 extends upward continuously from the right part in cylinder portion 61.First fixed part 62 has roughly writing board shape.First fixed part 62 has inserting hole 62A.

The upper end of inserting hole 62A through first fixed part 62 in left-right direction.Inserting hole 62A has side-looking circular shape.Inserting hole 62A is overlapping with the screw 39A of the first screw part 29.

Second fixed part 63 extends downwards continuously from the right part in cylinder portion 61.Second fixed part 63 has roughly writing board shape.Second fixed part 63 has inserting hole 63A.

The bottom of inserting hole 63A through second fixed part 63 in left-right direction.Inserting hole 63A is formed as side-looking circular shape.The internal diameter of inserting hole 63A is larger than the external diameter of the holding section 40 of the second screw part 30.Inserting hole 63A is for holding holding section 40.

(2-2-3) covers body

As shown in FIG. 4 and 5, covers body 43 has the open and roughly box shape that left part is closed in right part.Covers body 43 forms cover body together with the axle collar 42.Covers body 43 is such as made up of the resin material of hard.Covers body 43 has that the axle collar exposes opening 71, shaft coupling exposes opening 72, stirrer gear exposes opening 73, detection of gear exposes opening 74, confirms window 75, stirrer gear limiting unit 76, as detection of gear limiting unit 77, first locking pawl 78, second locking pawl 79, first fixed part 85 of an example of limiting unit and the second fixed part 86.

The axle collar exposes the rearward end that opening 71 is configured at covers body 43.The axle collar exposes the left wall of opening 71 through covers body 43 in left-right direction.The axle collar exposes opening 71 and has the open side-looking substantially C-shaped in rear upper end.The internal diameter that the axle collar exposes opening 71 is larger than the external diameter of the axle collar 42.

Shaft coupling exposes opening 72 and is configured at the front upper place that the axle collar exposes opening 71.Shaft coupling exposes the left wall of opening 72 through covers body 43 in left-right direction.Shaft coupling exposes opening 72 and has side-looking circular shape.

Stirrer gear exposes opening 73 and is configured at the front lower place that shaft coupling exposes opening 72.Stirrer gear exposes the left wall of opening 73 through covers body 43 in left-right direction.Stirrer gear exposes opening 73 and has side-looking circular shape.

Confirmation window 75 is configured at the front that stirrer gear exposes opening 73.Confirm the left wall of window 75 through covers body 43 in left-right direction.Confirm that window 75 has side-looking roughly triangular shape.That is, confirm window 75 have expose opening 71 from other openings of covers body 43, the specifically axle collar, shaft coupling exposes opening 72, stirrer gear exposes opening 73 and detection of gear exposes the different shape of opening 74.Thus, user can easily recognition and verification window 75.

Detection of gear exposes the front bottom that opening 74 is configured at covers body 43.Detection of gear exposes the perisporium of the through along the vertical direction covers body 43 of opening 74.Detection of gear is exposed the master that opening 74 has right part open and is looked roughly U-shaped.

Stirrer gear limiting unit 76 is configured at the rear side that detection of gear exposes opening 74 in the downside that stirrer gear exposes opening 73.Stirrer gear limiting unit 76 is given prominence to the right from the inside surface of the left wall of covers body 43.Stirrer gear limiting unit 76 has roughly prism shape.Stirrer gear limiting unit 76 has restriction jut 80.

Restriction jut 80 is configured at the upper end of stirrer gear limiting unit 76.Restriction jut 80 is given prominence to the right from the right surface of stirrer gear limiting unit 76, and extends along the longitudinal direction.

The front side that detection of gear limiting unit 77 exposes opening 73 at stirrer gear is configured at the rear side confirming window 75.Detection of gear limiting unit 77 is outstanding a little to the right from the inside surface of the left wall of covers body 43.Detection of gear limiting unit 77 has substantially cylindrical shape.

First locking pawl 78 is configured at the front upper end of covers body 43.First locking pawl 78 is configured at the inner side of the front upper perimeter wall of covers body 43.First locking pawl 78 is given prominence to the right from the inside surface of the left wall of covers body 43, and bends downwards in its right part.That is, the first locking pawl 78 has roughly hook shape.

Second locking pawl 79 is configured at the bottom of covers body 43.Second locking pawl 79 is configured at the below of stirrer gear limiting unit 76.Second locking pawl 79 is given prominence to the right from the right hand edge of the lower peripheral wall of covers body 43, and bends upward in its right part.That is, the second locking pawl 79 is formed as roughly hook shape.

First fixed part 85 is configured at the rear upper end of covers body 43.First fixed part 85 caves in the right from the left surface of covers body 43.First fixed part 85 has circular shape.First fixed part 85 possesses inserting hole 85A, as a pair of an example of thickness component i.e. two pressing ribs 81.

Inserting hole 85A is configured at the radial substantial middle of the first fixed part 85.Inserting hole 85A is through first fixed part 85 in left-right direction.Inserting hole 85A has side-looking circular shape.

As shown in Figure 6, the front lower place that rib 81 is configured at inserting hole 85A is pressed for a pair.A pair pressing rib 81 is respectively along the circumference spaced compartment of terrain configuration of the first fixed part 85.That is, a pair pressing rib 81 is configured at front lower place partly respectively in the circumference of the first fixed part 85.A pair pressing rib 81 is given prominence to the left from the left surface of the first fixed part 85 respectively, and extends along the radial direction of the first fixed part 85.A pair pressing rib 81 configures in the mode of the straight line L1 across the center A1 of the inserting hole 85A by the first fixed part 85 and center A2 of detection of gear limiting unit 77 respectively.In addition, straight line L1 is overlapping with development shaft coupling 44 with between detection of gear limiting unit 77 at the inserting hole 85A of the first fixed part 85.That is, between the inserting hole 85A that the shaft coupling 44 that develops is configured at the first fixed part 85 and detection of gear limiting unit 77.

Second fixed part 86 is configured at the posterior end portion of covers body 43 respectively.Second fixed part 86 caves in the right from the left surface of covers body 43.Second fixed part 86 has circular shape.Second fixed part 86 has inserting hole 86A.

Inserting hole 86A is configured at the radial substantial middle of the second fixed part 86.Inserting hole 86A is through second fixed part 86 in left-right direction.Inserting hole 86A has side-looking circular shape.

(2-4) screw

As shown in Figure 7, screw 82 possesses head 83 as an example of press section and axle portion 84 integratedly.

Head 83 is configured at the left part of screw 82.Head 83 has roughly circular plate shape.The right surperficial 83A of head 83 is examples for first surface.

Axle portion 84 is configured at the radial substantial middle of head 83.Axle portion 84 extends to the right from the right surperficial 83A of head 83.Axle portion 84 has the substantial cylindrical shape extended in left-right direction.The external diameter in axle portion 84 is less than the external diameter of head 83.Axle portion 84 has ridge at its side face.

3. the assembled state of gear cover

As shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, covers body 43 is covered in gear train 41, and makes the first locking pawl 78 engaging in the first engaging portion 57, makes the second locking pawl 79 engaging in the second engaging portion 58, thus engaged in left wall 33.

Now, the cylinder portion 61 of the axle collar 42 inserts the axle collar and exposes in opening 71.The shaft coupling portion 52 of development shaft coupling 44 inserts shaft coupling and exposes in opening 72.The front bottom of detection of gear 49 is exposed opening 74 from detection of gear and is exposed.

In addition, the left part of the turning axle 6A of stirrer 6 is exposed depending on exposing in opening 73 from stirrer gear in left side.

In addition, when Delevoping cartridge 1 is not for new product (use), look in left side, detection of gear 49 is not exposed in confirmation window 75.Thus, even if the visual confirmation of operator confirms, in window 75, also cannot see detection of gear 49.Further, based on seeing that this situation of detection of gear 49 can judge that Delevoping cartridge 1 is not as new product (use) in confirmation window 75.

In addition, although not shown, limit jut 80 to configure a little at spaced intervals with the left of the bottom of stirrer gear 48.In addition, detection of gear limiting unit 77 is configured at the left of the axle portion 49B of detection of gear 49.

Then, covers body 43 is fixed on left wall 33 by screw 82.

In detail, the screw 82 as the below of an example of the second fixed component screws togather with the second screw part 30 of framework 31 via the inserting hole 86A of the second fixed part 86 of covers body 43.

In addition, as the top of an example of the first fixed component screw 82 via the inserting hole 85A of the first fixed part 85 of covers body 43 and the first fixed part 62 of the axle collar 42 inserting hole 62A and screw togather with the first screw part 29 of framework 31.

The screw 82 of top and the screw 82 of below are across the cylinder portion 61 of the axle collar 42.

Now, the right surperficial 83A of the head 83 of the screw 82 of top abuts against from left and pressing rib 81 in its front bottom.That is, when projecting to head 83 in the lateral direction, the screw 82 of top is overlapping with pressing rib 81.

Thus, compared with during rear upper end with pressing first fixed part 85 of the head 83 of the screw 82 of top, pressing has the front bottom of the first fixed part 85 of pressing rib 81 to the right more strongly.

Consequently, the front bottom of covers body 43 is moved to framework 31 more significantly than the rear upper end of covers body 43.

4. the driving of Delevoping cartridge

When being installed in main body cover 12 by the Delevoping cartridge 1 of new product (use), as shown in Figure 8, detection of gear 49 abuts against with the actuator 90 of the example as testing agency in main body cover 12.Thus, judge Delevoping cartridge 1 is installed at main body cover 12.

Main body shaft coupling 89 in main body cover 12 embeds the shaft coupling portion 52 of development shaft coupling 44 in the mode that cannot relatively rotate.

The driving force of main body shaft coupling 89 autonomous agent shell in future 12 exports to development shaft coupling 44.Driving force from main body cover 12 is transmitted to stirrer gear 48 and detection of gear 49 via neutral gear 47 by from development shaft coupling 44.

So, stirrer gear 48 in left side depending on deasil rotating.In addition, detection of gear 49 in left side depending on deasil rotating.

So the gear part 49A of detection of gear 49, temporarily disengaging actuator is after 90s, abuts against with actuator 90 again.

Then, as shown in Figure 9, detection of gear 49 stops because gear part 49A departs from the small-diameter gear 47B of neutral gear 47.

Based on ON, OFF of such actuator 90, judge that Delevoping cartridge 1 is as new product at main body cover 12.

Now, detection of gear 49 left side depending on from confirmation window 75 in expose.

Thus, operator is confirmed in window 75 by visual confirmation and can see detection of gear 49.Then, based on this situation of detection of gear 49 can be seen in confirmation window 75, can be judged as that Delevoping cartridge 1 is old product (in using or using).

5. action effect

(1) this Delevoping cartridge 1 is adopted, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8, the head 83 pressing rib 81 of screw 82.

Thus, the front bottom of the first fixed part 85 is pressed compared with during the rear upper end of the head 83 of screw 82 with pressing first fixed part 85 more strongly.

Consequently, the front bottom of covers body 43 can be pressed to framework 31 more strongly.

Thereby, it is possible to framework 31 is fixed in the leading section of covers body 43 when not possessing for covers body 43 being fixed on the structure of framework 31.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and realize miniaturization.

(2) adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8, by screw 82, covers body 43 can be fixed on the rearward end of the framework 31 supporting developer roll 2.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably covers body 43 to be fixed on the rearward end of framework 31, the rigidity of the rearward end of Delevoping cartridge 1 can be guaranteed.

(3) adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 4, the axle collar 42 covering turning axle 2A can be fixed on framework 31 together with covers body 43.

Therefore, it is possible to accurately the axle collar 42 is positioned framework 31.

In addition, when the axle collar 42 is applied to and developer roll 2 is positioned photosensitive drums 19.

Adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, can utilize the screw 82 covers body 43 being fixed on the rearward end of framework 31 that the axle collar 42 is fixed on framework 31 together with covers body 43.

Thereby, it is possible to accurately the axle collar 42 is positioned framework 31, accurately developer roll 2 can be positioned photosensitive drums 19.

(4) adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 3, the axle collar 42 can be fixed on framework 31 further by the screw 82 of the screw 82 of top and below reliably.

(5) adopting this Delevoping cartridge 1, by making screw 82 to the pressing force deflection front of the first fixed part 85, covers body 43 can be utilized detection of gear 49 to be pressed to framework 31.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and accurately detection of gear 49 can be positioned framework 31.

(6) adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 6, pressing rib 81 is configured with two in the mode of the straight line L1 across the screw and detection of gear limiting unit 77 that link top.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably make the pressing force deflection of the screw 82 of top to the first fixed part 85 be configured with the front of detection of gear limiting unit 77 further.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably detection of gear 49 is pressed to framework 31 further.

In addition, in order to judge the new and old of Delevoping cartridge 1 at main body cover 2, detection of gear 49 needs reliably to abut against with actuator 90.

Adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and accurately detection of gear 49 can be positioned framework 31.

Thereby, it is possible to reliably make detection of gear 49 and actuator 90 abut against.

(7) adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 6, the first fixed part 85 of covers body 43 has pressing rib 81 integratedly at its left surface 85C.

Therefore, it is possible to the minimizing of further achievement unit pieces number.

(8) adopt this Delevoping cartridge 1, as shown in Figure 6, covers body 43 can be utilized to be pressed to framework 31 by development shaft coupling 44.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and accurately development shaft coupling 44 can be positioned framework 31.

6. variation

(1) in the above-described embodiment, the pressing rib 81 of an example of thickness component is provided as in the front bottom of the first fixed part 85, with screw 82 come pressing rib 81.But, as thickness component, as long as the thickness of the first fixed part 85 of the front lower place of screw 82 to be set as the thickness of the first fixed part 85 of the back upper place than screw 82 is thick, then there is no particular determination.

(1-1) the first variation

As thickness component, such as, as shown in Figure 10, also can be the packing ring 101 that front bottom bends to the left.

In addition, thickness component also can be continuous in the circumferential unlike packing ring 101.Thickness component also can be such as the board member of the front bottom being configured at the first fixed part 85.Board member has the roughly plate shape in the lateral direction with thickness.

(1-2) the second variation

As thickness component, such as, as shown in figure 11, also can be the dip plane 102 of the front bottom being formed at the first fixed part 85.Dip plane 102 tilts to the left along with towards front lower place.

(2) in the above-described embodiment, the first fixed part 85 has the pressing rib 81 of an example as thickness component at its left surface 85C.But, as long as between the right surperficial 83A of seat surface, the i.e. head 83 of the position screw 82 of configuration thickness component and the left surface 29A of the first screw part 29, then there is no particular determination.

(2-1) the 3rd variation

As shown in figure 12, the first fixed part 62 of the axle collar 42 also can be the rib 108 in the rear upper end of its right surperficial 62D with an example as thickness component.Rib 108 is given prominence to the right from right surperficial 62D, and extends along the direction linking front upper place and the back lower place.

In addition, the rib 108 of this variation is positioned at by the inserting hole 85A of the first fixed part 85 and the straight line L1 of detection of gear limiting unit 77.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably make the pressing force deflection of screw 82 to the first fixed part 85 be configured with the front lower place of detection of gear limiting unit 77.

Consequently, can reliably detection of gear 49 be pressed to framework 31.

In addition, in this variation, as thickness component, such as, also can be the dip plane of rear upper end of right surperficial 62D of the first fixed part 62 being formed at the axle collar 42.Dip plane tilts to the right along with towards back upper place.

(2-2) the 4th variation

As shown in figure 13, the first screw part 29 also can have the rib 110 of an example as thickness component in the rear upper end of its left surface 29A.Rib 110 is given prominence to the left from left surface 29A, and extends along the direction linking front upper place and the back lower place.

In addition, in this variation, as thickness component, such as, also can be the dip plane of rear upper end of the left surface 29A being formed at the first screw part 29.Dip plane tilts to the left along with towards back upper place.

(2-3) the 5th variation

As shown in figure 14, the first fixed part 85 has the rib 105 of an example as thickness component in the rear upper end of its right surperficial 85D.Rib 105 is given prominence to the right from right surperficial 85D, and extends along the direction linking front upper place and the back lower place.

Adopt this variation, rib 105 is located between the rear upper end of the right surperficial 85D of the first fixed part 85 and the left surface 29A of the first screw part 29.Thus, between the front bottom of the right surperficial 85D of the first fixed part 85 with the left surface 29A of the first screw part 29, the gap corresponding with the thickness of rib 105 is produced.

Therefore, to make the front bottom of the first fixed part 85 not being folded with rib 105 in the mode reducing this gap more mobile by a larger margin than the rear upper end of the first fixed part 85 being folded with rib 105 for the head 83 of screw 82.

Consequently, further covers body 43 can be pressed to framework 31 in the front lower place not being folded with rib 105.

In addition, in this variation, as thickness component, such as, also can be the dip plane of rear upper end of the right surperficial 85D being formed at the first fixed part 85.Dip plane tilts to the right along with towards back upper place.

(2-4) the 6th variation

As shown in figure 15, the first fixed part 62 of the axle collar 42 also can have the rib 106 of an example as thickness component in the rear upper end of its left surface 62C.Rib 106 is given prominence to the left from left surface 62C, and extends along the direction linking front upper place and the back lower place.

Adopt this variation, rib 106 is located between the right surperficial 85D as the example of the 3rd of the left surface 62C of the axle collar 42 and the first fixed part 85 of covers body 43.Thus, between the left surface 62C of the axle collar 42 with the right surperficial 85D of the first fixed part 85 of covers body 43, the gap corresponding with the thickness of rib 106 is produced.

Therefore, the front bottom of the first fixed part 85 not being folded with rib 106 is pressed compared with when the head 83 of screw 82 is folded with the rear upper end of the first fixed part 85 of rib 106 with the mode reducing this gap and pressing more strongly.

Consequently, more strongly covers body 43 can be pressed to framework 31 in the front lower place not being folded with rib 106.

In addition, in the 6th variation, as thickness component, such as, also can be the dip plane of rear upper end of left surface 62C of the first fixed part 62 being formed at the axle collar 42.Dip plane tilts to the left along with towards back upper place.

(3) the 7th variation

In the above-described embodiment, as the first fixed component an example and employ screw 82, but as the first fixed component, as long as the first fixed part 85 of covers body 43 can be pressed, then there is no particular determination.Such as, as shown in figure 16, also can be deformed into writing board shape by making caulking part 120 heating and melting as an example of the first fixed component the first fixed part 85 is pressed to framework 31.

As shown in Figure 16 A, caulking part 120 is made up of thermoplastic resin.Caulking part 120 extends to the left from the rear upper end of the left wall 33 of framework 31.Caulking part 120 has substantial cylindrical shape.In addition, caulking part 120 possesses rib 121.

Rib 121 is configured at the front bottom of caulking part 120.Rib 121 is given prominence to from the side face forward downward of caulking part 120, and extends in left-right direction.

Then, as shown in fig 16b, when from left pressing caulking part 120 and when carrying out heating and melting, caulking part 120 is deformed into roughly circular plate shape.Now, about the thickness of caulking part 120 of distortion, front bottom has become thicker than the rear upper end thickness of rib 121.

Thus, the front bottom of the first fixed part 85 is pressed compared with during the rear upper end of the caulking part 120 after distortion with pressing first fixed part 85 more strongly.

Consequently, can more strongly the front bottom of covers body 43 be pressed to framework 31.

(4) the 8th variation

In the above-described embodiment, the axle collar 42 and covers body 43 are configured to individual member, but such as, also the axle collar 42 and covers body 43 can be integrally constituted, that is, be configured to the covers body 43 with a portion 61.

Adopt this variation, covers body 43 covers the left part of developer roll 2, the movement to the left of restriction developer roll 2.

Therefore, it is possible to utilize covers body 43 to limit developer roll 2 movement to the left.

Consequently, can the minimizing of achievement unit pieces number, and developer roll 2 movement to the left can be limited.

(5) other variation

As box of the present invention, the toner box (toner Cartridge) without developer roll 2 also can be configured to.

In addition, as above-mentioned embodiment, as an example of transmission member, list stirrer 6, but transmission member also can be donor rollers 3.

In addition, the material of thickness component is not limited to above-mentioned embodiment and variation.As the material of thickness component, there are soft resin material such as the resin material of such as hard, such as sponge, rubber etc., such as stainless steel and other metal materials etc.

In addition, the thickness of thickness component suitably sets on the basis of the rigidity considering the rigidity of cover body, the first fixed component and the second fixed component etc.

In addition, in above-mentioned embodiment and variation, as the first fixed component, list screw 82, caulking part 120, but as the first fixed component, as long as gear cover 38 can be pressed to framework 31, then there is no particular determination.Such as, the first fixed component also can be so-called fastening.In this case, the first fixed component is such as given prominence to the left from the rear upper end of framework 31, and bends at its left part forward downward.Then, the left surface 85C of the first fixed part 85 of covers body 43 flexibly presses by the first fixed component to the right.

Label declaration

1, Delevoping cartridge; 2, developer roll; 2A, turning axle; 6, stirrer; 31, framework; 29, screw part; 29A, left surface; 42, the axle collar; 43, covers body; 44, develop shaft coupling; 48, stirrer gear; 49, detection of gear; 77, detection of gear limiting unit; 81, rib is pressed; 82, screw; 83, head; 83A, right surface; 85, the first fixed part; 85C, left surface; 85D, right surface; 90, actuator; A, central axis.

Claims (13)

1. a box, is characterized in that, possesses:

Framework, is configured to receive developer;

Transmission member, is positioned at described framework and extends along first direction, being configured to transmit described developer;

Transmission member, is positioned at outside described framework, is configured to the driving force supplied from outside to transmit to described transmission member;

Cover body, is configured to cover described transmission member, the fixed part that the mode having to be fixed on described framework is formed;

First fixed component, is configured to by pressing described fixed part and described cover body is fixed on described framework; And

Thickness component, has thickness in said first direction,

Described first fixed component has the press section for pressing described fixed part,

Described framework has the support portion for supporting described fixed part,

Described thickness component partial is between described press section and described support portion, and when being projected in said first direction described press section, described thickness component is overlapping with described press section.

2. box according to claim 1, is characterized in that,

Described press section has the first surface relative with the outside surface of the described first direction of described fixed part,

Described support portion has second relative with the inside surface of the described first direction of described fixed part,

Described thickness component is between the outside surface and described first surface of the described first direction of described fixed part and/or between the inside surface of the described first direction of described fixed part and described second.

3. box according to claim 2, is characterized in that,

Described thickness component is between the outside surface and described first surface of the described first direction of described fixed part.

4. the box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, is characterized in that,

This box also possesses developer roll, and this developer roll has the axis that extends along described first direction and is configured to bearing developer,

Described developer roll with the second direction of described axis vertical take-off on be supported on the first end of described framework,

Described first fixed component is configured to described cover body to be fixed on described first end.

5. box according to claim 4, is characterized in that,

Described cover body limits the movement of described developer roll in said first direction.

6. the box according to claim 4 or 5, is characterized in that,

Described developer roll possesses the axle extended along described first direction,

The covering part that described cover body has main part and formed in the mode of the side face covering described axle.

7. box according to claim 6, is characterized in that,

This box also possesses the second fixed component, this second fixed component across described covering part in the side contrary with described first fixed component.

8. the box according to any one of claim 4 ~ 7, is characterized in that,

This box also possesses detection means, and this detection means is configured to be detected by the testing agency of outside,

Described detection means is supported on the second end of the described framework being positioned at the position spaced apart with described first end in this second direction.

9. box according to claim 8, is characterized in that,

Described cover body has limiting unit, this restriction site in the outside of the described first direction of described detection means, for limiting the movement of described detection means to the outside of described first direction,

Described thickness component is positioned on the straight line of described first fixed component of link and described limiting unit.

10. box according to claim 8, is characterized in that,

Described cover body has limiting unit, this restriction site in the outside of the described first direction of described detection means, for limiting the movement of described detection means to the outside of described first direction,

Described thickness component is to be configured with two across the mode of the straight line linking described first fixed component and described limiting unit.

11. boxes according to claim 9 or 10, is characterized in that,

This box also possesses shaft coupling, and this shaft coupling is configured to accept the driving force from outside supply,

Described shaft coupling is between described first fixed component and described limiting unit.

12. boxes according to any one of claim 1 ~ 11, is characterized in that,

Described thickness component becomes to be integrated with described cover body.

13. boxes according to claim 1, is characterized in that,

This box also possesses developer roll, and this developer roll has the axis that extends along described first direction and is configured to bearing developer,

Described developer roll with the second direction of described axis vertical take-off on be supported on the first end of described framework,

Described developer roll possesses the axle extended along described first direction,

Described cover body has main part and with described main part split and the covering part that formed of the mode covering the side face of described axle,

Described main part has the 3rd relative with the outside surface of the described first direction of described covering part,

Described thickness component partial is between the outside surface of the described first direction of described covering part and described 3rd.