CN107783393A

CN107783393A - Toner container and image processing system

Info

Publication number: CN107783393A
Application number: CN201610739156.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 江藤大辅
Original assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc
Current assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc
Priority date: 2016-08-26
Filing date: 2016-08-26
Publication date: 2018-03-09
Anticipated expiration: 2036-08-26
Also published as: CN107783393B

Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of toner container and image processing system.The toner container of the present invention has container body, rotary part, transferring element and cover.The container body receives adjustment toner.The rotary part is configured in the container body, is rotated centered on rotation axis.Outer surface rotation of the transferring element along the side wall on the rotation axis direction of the container body, and transmit the rotation to the rotary part.The cover covers at least a portion of the transferring element.The transferring element has mobile muscle, and the movement muscle moves with the rotation of the transferring element.It is described cover have make the hole portion that the mobile muscle exposes.

Description

Toner container and image processing system

Technical field

The present invention relates to a kind of toner container and with the toner container image processing system.

Background technology

In the prior art, in the image processing system such as printer, duplicator, facsimile machine, all-in-one multifunctional machine, by by showing Shadow device supplies toner to image-carriers such as photosensitive drums, to form toner image.For forming the tune of this toner image Toner is generally fed to developer by toner container.

For example, there is a kind of toner container, it has the container body for receiving adjustment toner and is configured in the container body Rotary part.

In toner container as described above, if rotary part is placed on a part of the meeting to rotary part for a long time Apply the rotation position of relatively large load, then a part for rotary part can be plastically deformed, and may result in rotary part Function reduces.In addition, in toner container as described above, if the rotation status of rotary part is unstable, possibly can not Effectively the toner for being installed in container body is discharged.

The content of the invention

Thus, the present invention is proposed in view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to come exactly with simple structure Detect rotation position and the rotation status of rotary part.

Toner container involved by an embodiment of the invention has container body, rotary part, transferring element And cover.The container body receives adjustment toner.The rotary part is configured in the container body, centered on rotation axis Rotation.Outer surface rotation of the transferring element along the side wall on the rotation axis direction of the container body, and Transmit the rotation to the rotary part.The cover covers at least a portion of the transferring element.The transferring element has Mobile muscle, the movement muscle move with the rotation of the transferring element.It is described cover have make the hole portion that the mobile muscle exposes.

Image processing system involved by an embodiment of the invention has the toner container and for installing The installing component of the toner container.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram for representing the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 is to represent that toner Cartridge is located at unlocked position in the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention The stereogram of state.

Fig. 3 is to represent that toner Cartridge is located at latched position in the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention The stereogram of state.

Fig. 4 is the container body, discharge gate, stirring for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention The stereogram of oar, conveying screw rod and rotary transfer machine.

Fig. 5 is the stereogram of the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention from rear upside.

Fig. 6 is the right side of the container body of the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention from right lateral side Wall and its stereogram on periphery.

Fig. 7 is the right side of the container body of the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention from upper left side Wall and its stereogram on periphery.

Fig. 8 is the sectional view for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 9 is left side wall and its week for the container body for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention The side view on side.

Figure 10 be the container body for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention left side wall and its The top view on periphery.

Figure 11 be the container body for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention left side wall and its The sectional view on periphery.

Figure 12 is the exploded perspective view for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 13 is the stereogram of the toner Cartridge involved by downside observation an embodiment of the invention in the past.

Figure 14 is to represent that container body is located at detent position in the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention State sectional view.

Figure 15 is to represent that container body is located at open position in the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention State sectional view.

Figure 16 is the stereogram on the cover and its periphery for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 17 A are to represent that conveying screw rod is located at regulation rotation in the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention A pair of juts and its front view on periphery when indexing is put.

Figure 17 B are to represent that conveying screw rod is located at above-mentioned rule in the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention Determine a pair of juts and its top view on periphery during rotation position.

Figure 18 A are to represent the 1st movement muscle quilt cover covering in the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention State side view.

Figure 18 B are to represent that the 1st movement muscle passes through the 1st hole in the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention The side view for the state that portion exposes.

Figure 19 is the stereogram of the cover main body for the cover for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 20 is the stereogram for the cover for representing the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 21 is to represent container body and cover in the toner Cartridge involved by an embodiment of the invention The floor map of relation.

Figure 22 is the stereogram for representing the developer involved by an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 23 is to represent that toner Cartridge is located at unlocked position in the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention State sectional view.

Figure 24 is to represent that toner Cartridge is located at latched position in the printer involved by an embodiment of the invention State sectional view.

Embodiment

First, the overall structure of printer 1 (image processing system) is illustrated.

Below, for purposes of illustration only, using the left side in Fig. 1 as the front side of printer 1.In addition, suitably marked in each figure Arrow Fr, Rr, L, R, U, Lo represent front side, rear side, left side, right side, upside, the downside of printer 1 respectively.

Reference picture 1, printer 1 have the printer main body 2 (apparatus main body) of case shape.In the bottom of printer main body 2 It is provided with the paper feeding cassette 3 for containing paper S (recording medium).Paper discharging tray is provided with the upper surface of printer main body 2 4.On the top of printer main body 2, received in the downside of paper discharging tray 4 and exposer 5 is housed.On the top of printer main body 2, in exposure Receive and toner Cartridge 6 (toner container) is housed in the front side of light device 5.

Paper S feed path P is provided with the inside of printer main body 2.Paper supply is provided with the upstream end thereof of feed path P Portion 11.Image forming part 7 is provided with the middle reaches portion of feed path P.Image forming part 7 has photosensitive drums 8 (image-carrier) and shown Shadow device 10 (installing component).Fixing device 12 is provided with the downstream portion of feed path P.

Then, the action to the printer 1 using said structure illustrates.

First, using the laser (double dot dash line in reference picture 1) from exposer 5, formation electrostatic is dived in photosensitive drums 8 Picture.Then, the latent electrostatic image developing in photosensitive drums 8 is made by developer 10, so as to form toner image.Accordingly, image is formed Release.

On the other hand, synchronous with above-mentioned image formation action, the paper S taken out from sheet feed section 11 from paper feeding cassette 3 is by figure As forming portion 7 conveys, above-mentioned toner image is transferred on paper S from photosensitive drums 8 in the image forming part 7.Transfer The paper S for having toner image is transported to the downstream of feed path P, into fixing device 12, in the fixing device 12 Toner image is fixed on paper S.The fixing paper S for having toner image is discharged by the downstream end of feed path P Onto paper discharging tray 4.

Then, toner Cartridge 6 is further detailed.

In addition, the arrow I suitably marked in each figure later Fig. 2 is represented on the inside of left and right directions (close to a left side for toner Cartridge 6 The side of right direction central portion), the arrow O suitably marked in each figure later Fig. 2 is represented on the outside of left and right directions (away from toner The side of the left and right directions central portion of box 6).

Reference picture 2, Fig. 3 etc., toner Cartridge 6 are installed in developer 10.In addition, suitably marked in each figure later Fig. 2 Arrow X represent installation direction (hereinafter referred to as " installation direction X ") of the toner Cartridge 6 relative to developer 10.

Toner Cartridge 6 is configured to：In the state of developer 10 is installed on, toner Cartridge 6 can be in unlocked position (reference Fig. 2) rotated between latched position (reference picture 3).In the following description, upside, downside etc. on the expression in direction to adjust Toner cartridge 6 is located on the basis of the state of latched position.In addition, the arrow R1 suitably marked in each figure later Fig. 2 represents toning Direction of rotation (hereinafter referred to as " the 1st direction of rotation R1 ") when agent box 6 rotates from from unlocked position to latched position.On the other hand, The arrow R2 suitably marked in each figure later Fig. 3 represents rotation when toner Cartridge 6 rotates from latched position to unlocked position Direction (hereinafter referred to as " the 2nd direction of rotation R2 ").1st direction of rotation R1, the 2nd direction of rotation R2 are vertical with left and right directions.

Reference picture 4, Fig. 5 etc., discharge of the toner Cartridge 6 with container body 14, the lower right side for being configured at container body 14 Gate 15, the agitating paddle 16 being configured in container body 14 (the 1st rotary part) and conveying screw rod 17 (the 2nd rotary part), set The rotary transfer machine 18 that is placed in the right side of container body 14, the cover 20 for covering rotary transfer machine 18 and it is arranged at container body The cover 21 of 14 upside.In addition, cover 20 and cover 21 are eliminated in Fig. 4.Below, in order to forming toner Cartridge 6 Above-mentioned each part illustrate.

First, the container body 14 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Reference picture 4 etc., container body 14 is in case shape longer in the lateral direction.I.e., in the present embodiment, left and right Direction is the length direction of container body 14.The toner (not shown) equipped with black is received in container body 14.In container body 14 upper surface is provided with opening portion 22.On container body 14, container body side flange 23 is provided with around opening portion 22.

Reference picture 6 etc., the central portion in the outer surface of the right side wall 24 (side wall of left and right directions) of container body 14 are prominent It is provided with the 1st e axle supporting portion 25 of cylindrical shape.1st e axle supporting portion 25 makes the inside and outside connection of container body 14.In container The posterior angle portion of the outer surface of the right side wall 24 of main body 14, it is provided projectingly the 2nd e axle supporting portion 26 of cylindrical shape.2nd e axle supporting Portion 26 makes the inside and outside connection of container body 14.It is prominent in the leading section of the outer surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14 Engaging protrusion 27a is provided with, in the bottom of the outer surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14, has been provided projectingly engaging protrusion 27b。

Reference picture 7 etc., insertion groove 28 is provided with the inner surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14, the insertion groove 28 is from upside (side of opening portion 22) extends to downside (side of the 1st e axle supporting portion 25).The bottom of insertion groove 28 left and right directions width from upside (side of opening portion 22) becomes narrow gradually to downside (side of the 1st e axle supporting portion 25).Upper end (the end of the side of opening portion 22 of insertion groove 28 Portion) in the inner opening of container body side flange 23.

Reference picture 5 etc., the left side wall 30 (side wall of left and right directions) of container body 14 have：Base portion 31；Toner is filled Mouth 32, it is protruded (on the outside of left and right directions) to the left from the front upper part of base portion 31；1st bearing portion 33, it is from the rear portion of base portion 31 It is prominent (on the outside of left and right directions) to the left；Guide portion 34, it is located at around the 1st bearing portion 33；Depressed part 35, it is relative to base Portion 31 is recessed (on the inside of left and right directions) to the right；2nd bearing portion 36, it dashes forward (on the outside of left and right directions) to the left from depressed part 35 Go out；Connecting portion 37, it connects base portion 31 and depressed part 35.

The base portion 31 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 is in tabular.Base portion 31 is set in a manner of intersecting with left and right directions Put.In other words, base portion 31 is set along the face (face for being not parallel to left and right directions) intersected with left and right directions.

The toner charging port 32 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 is cylindrical.Toner charging port 32 makes container body 14 inside and outside connection, so as to fill toner to the inside of container body 14 by toner charging port 32.Adjust Toner charging port 32 is blocked by the cap body (cap) 38 of circle.

Reference picture 8 etc., the 1st bearing portion 33 and base portion 31 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 are integrally formed.1st bearing portion 33 bottomed cylindricals being enclosed in left part (end on the outside of left and right directions).In addition, in the left side wall 30 of container body 14 Inner surface be not provided with the insertion groove extended from upside (side of opening portion 22) to downside (side of the 1st e axle supporting portion 33).

Reference picture 5 etc., the guide portion 34 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 is from base portion 31 and the (left and right to the left of connecting portion 37 On the outside of direction) it is prominent.Guide portion 34 and base portion 31 and connecting portion 37 are integrally formed.Guide portion 34 is in longer on installation direction X Shape.Guide portion 34 is located between toner charging port 32 and depressed part 35.Guide portion 34 is cylindrical in shape, to surround the 1st bearing The mode in portion 33 is set.Guide portion 34 is integrally formed with the 1st bearing portion 33.

Reference picture 9 etc., the guide portion 34 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 have front and rear a pair opposite plates opposite each other 40 and connection before and after a pair opposite plate 40 upper and lower ends portion a pair of connecting plates 41 up and down.Front and rear a pair of opposite plates 40 it is upper Portion and bottom are connected by upper and lower a pair of reinforcements 42.The above-below direction central portion of the opposite plate 40 of front side is filled along toner Mouth 32 and the outer peripheral face of cap body 38 are in arc-shaped bend.The above-below direction central portion (bent portion) of the opposite plate 40 of front side and the 1 bearing portion 33 is directly connected to.The opposite plate 40 of rear side is in the tabular extended along installation direction X.The opposite plate 40 of rear side Above-below direction central portion is connected by dowel 43 with the 1st bearing portion 33.

The depressed part 35 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 is located at the posterior angle portion of left side wall 30 (away from the side of cover 21 Corner).Depressed part 35 is set in a manner of surrounding the 2nd bearing portion 36.Reference picture 10 etc., depressed part 35 are in tabular.Depression The inner surface in portion 35 protrudes (on the inside of left and right directions) to the right relative to the inner surface of base portion 31, and prominent amount corresponds to depressed part 35 amounts being recessed to the right (on the inside of left and right directions) relative to base portion 31.

Reference picture 11 etc., the 2nd bearing portion 36 and depressed part 35 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 are integrally formed.2nd axle Bearing portion 36 is in the bottomed cylindrical that left part (end on the outside of left and right directions) is enclosed.Left part (the left and right of 2nd bearing portion 36 End on the outside of direction) than the outer surface configuration (on the inside of left and right directions) on the right side of base portion 31.

The connecting portion 37 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 is with remote 2nd bearing portion 36 to the left (on the outside of left and right directions) Mode tilts.The inner surface of connecting portion 37 tilts relative to horizontal direction.

Reference picture 12 etc., toner discharging port 45 is provided with the bottom wall 44 of container body 14.At the bottom of container body 14 The outer surface of wall 44 is fixed with seal member 46, and the seal member 46 is surrounded around toner discharging port 45.

In the outer surface of the bottom wall 44 and rear wall 53 (side wall of width) of container body 14, in the lateral direction every The standard width of a room in an old-style house every and be arranged in the prominent part of a pair of supporting ribs 54.In the bottom wall 44 of container body 14 and the outer surface of rear wall 53, in a pair It is arranged in the prominent part of a pair of engaging muscle 55 between chengjin 54, this pair of engaging muscle 55 interval in the lateral direction.In container body The outer surface of 14 rear wall 53, opposite muscle 56 is arranged in the prominent part of between a pair of supporting ribs 54 and between a pair of engaging muscle 55. Opposite muscle 56 is located at the upstream side of toner discharging port 45 on the 1st direction of rotation R1.

The opposite muscle 56 of the rear wall 53 of container body 14 has multiple (such as 5) the 1st plate portion 57 and connection the multiple 1st 2nd plate portion 58 on the top (part away from the side of toner discharging port 45) of plate portion 57.Each 1st plate portion 57 rotates along the 1st Direction R1, the 2nd direction of rotation R2 are set.The bottom (end in the downstream on the 1st direction of rotation R1) of each 1st plate portion 57 to Downside (downstream on the 1st direction of rotation R1) top is tapered.2nd plate portion 58 is set along left and right directions.

Reference picture 13 etc., the front side wall 50 of container body 14 is in tabular, without muscle portion etc..At the bottom of container body 14 The outer surface of wall 44 is provided with the 1st recess 51, second recesses 52.1st recess 51, second recesses 52 are located at the 1st direction of rotation R1 up-regulations The downstream of toner outlet port 45.1st recess 51, second recesses 52 are in plane.Second recesses 52 are located on the 1st direction of rotation R1 The downstream of 1st recess 51, and be connected with the 1st recess 51.Bottom (the upstream side on the 1st direction of rotation R1 of second recesses 52 End) enter the 1st recess 51 leading section (end in the downstream on the 1st direction of rotation R1).The right and left of second recesses 52 To width than the left and right directions of the 1st recess 51 narrow width.Second recesses 52 tilt relative to the 1st recess 51, and not with 1 recess 51 is set at grade.

Then, the discharge gate 15 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Outer surface of the discharge gate 15 along container body 14 is set.Discharge gate 15 is configured to：From downside (container body 14 outer surface side) opening and closing toner discharging port 45.

Reference picture 12 etc., discharge gate 15 have gate main body 59 and are installed on the stop part of the outer surface of gate main body 59 60。

Outer surface of the gate main body 59 of discharge gate 15 along container body 14 is in arc-shaped bend.Gate main body 59 by Supported in a pair of supporting ribs 54 that the bottom wall 44 of container body 14 and the outer surface of rear wall 53 are provided projectingly, and the gate main body 59 can rotate.Accordingly, container body 14 relative to discharge gate 15 in detent position (reference picture 14) and open position (reference Rotated between Figure 15), when container body 14 is located at detent position, gate main body 59 closes toner discharging port 45, works as container When main body 14 is located at open position, gate main body 59 opens wide toner discharging port 45.In addition, above-mentioned 1st direction of rotation R1 is Direction of rotation when container body 14 rotates from from detent position to open position, above-mentioned 2nd direction of rotation R2 are container body 14 Direction of rotation when being rotated from from open position to detent position.Reference picture 14, Figure 15 etc., gate main body 59 inner surface it is upper Portion (part of the upstream side on the 1st direction of rotation R1) has been provided projectingly interior muscle 61.

Reference picture 12 etc., pair of right and left fulcrum 62 is provided with the stop part 60 of discharge gate 15, stop part 60 is with this Rotated centered on pair of right and left fulcrum 62 relative to gate main body 59.Pair of right and left holding section is provided with stop part 60 63, a pair of holding sections 63 are located at the upstream side of pair of right and left fulcrum 62 on the 1st direction of rotation R1.In toner Cartridge 6 not It is installed in the state of developer 10, pair of right and left holding section 63 engages muscle 55 with the pair of right and left of container body 14 and engaged, limit Container main body 14 rotates from detent position to open position.

Then, the agitating paddle 16 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Reference picture 4 etc., agitating paddle 16 are configured to：Rotated centered on the 1st rotation axis Y1 extended in left-right direction. I.e., in the present embodiment, left and right directions is the rotation axis direction of agitating paddle 16.

Agitating paddle 16 has：Agitating shaft 65, it extends in left-right direction；Stirring vane 66, it is installed on agitating shaft 65；Quilt Detection lug 67, it is installed on the right side of stirring vane 66.

Reference picture 8 etc., the right part (one end of left and right directions) of the agitating shaft 65 of agitating paddle 16, which is supported on, is located at container The 1st e axle supporting portion 25 on the right side wall 24 of main body 14, and can rotate.Agitating shaft 65 left part (left and right directions it is another End) the 1st bearing portion 33 on the left side wall 30 for being located at container body 14 is supported on, and can rotate.

Reference picture 4 etc., the stirring vane 66 of agitating paddle 16 is in sheet longer in the lateral direction.Stirring vane 66 is for example Formed by resin films such as PET films (Polyethylene Terephthalate Film), there is pliability.Stirring vane 66 are divided into multiple lamellar bodies 70 by multiple gaps 68, wherein, multiple gaps 68 extend along the direction vertical with left and right directions. Stator 71 is provided projectingly on the 2nd lamellar body 70 started at from right side of stirring vane 66, the stator 71 is to away from stirring The side of axle 65 protrudes.Reference picture 15 etc., stirring vane 66 are arranged to：With the rotation of agitating paddle 16 with container body 14 Inner surface is contacted with separating.

Reference picture 10 etc., left part (end on the outside of left and right directions) ratio of the stirring vane 66 of agitating paddle 16 are located at container The inner surface of depressed part 35 on the left side wall 30 of main body 14 keeps left side (left and right directions on the outside of) configuration.On a left side for stirring vane 66 End is provided with rake 72.Rake 72 (on the outside of left and right directions) in a manner of remote agitating shaft 65 to tilt to the left.

Reference picture 4 etc., the detected piece 67 of agitating paddle 16 are fixed on the stator 71 of stirring vane 66.

Then, the conveying screw rod 17 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Reference picture 4 etc., conveying screw rod 17 are configured to：Rotated centered on the 2nd rotation axis Y2 extended in left-right direction. I.e., in the present embodiment, left and right directions is the rotation axis direction of conveying screw rod 17.2nd rotation axis Y2 is arranged on difference In on the 1st rotation axis Y1 axis, and parallel to the 1st rotation axis Y1.Below, in each several part on conveying screw rod 17 In explanation, described " radial outside " represents the side away from the 2nd rotation axis Y2, and described " radially inner side " represents to lean on Nearly 2nd rotation axis Y2 side.

Reference picture 16 etc., conveying screw rod 17 have：Conveying axis 73, it extends in left-right direction；Conveying blade 74, it is from defeated The outer peripheral face of axle 73 is sent to protrude in the shape of a spiral；Jut 75, it is prominent from the right side of conveying axis 73 to radial outside.

Reference picture 6 etc., the right parts (one end of left and right directions) of the conveying axis 73 of conveying screw rod 17 is to container body 14 The 2nd e axle supporting portion 26 of right side wall 24 extend.Reference picture 11 etc., the left part (the other end of left and right directions) of conveying axis 73 The 2nd bearing portion 36 of the left side wall 30 of container body 14 is supported on, and can be rotated.

Reference picture 16, Figure 17 A, Figure 17 B etc.,, should provided with pedestal portion 76 in the right side of the conveying axis 73 of conveying screw rod 17 The position of pedestal portion 76 in the lateral direction is overlapping with toner discharging port 45.Pedestal portion 76 is in plane, from conveying axis 73 Periphery is recessed towards radially inner side.In the right side of conveying axis 73, provided with tab 77, the position of tab 77 in the lateral direction It is overlapping with toner discharging port 45.Laterally with the projected direction of a pair of a juts 75 vertical (friendship of the tab 77 from pedestal portion 76 Fork) direction protrude.

The conveying blade 74 of conveying screw rod 17 in a manner of the pedestal portion 76 for avoiding conveying axis 73 to set.That is, conveying blade 74 are not set in pedestal portion 76.Conveying blade 74 has：Side spire 78, it is (left that it is arranged at the left side of a pair of juts 75 Side in right direction)；Opposite side spire 79, it is (another on left and right directions that it is arranged at the right side of a pair of juts 75 Side).Side spire 78 and opposite side spire 79 are not connected with each other.Opposite side spire 79 with the direction of side spire 78 Opposite mode is formed.

In a manner of a pair of juts 75 of conveying screw rod 17 are overlapping with toner discharging port 45 by the position on left and right directions Set, and positioned at the surface of toner discharging port 45.A pair of juts 75 are provided spaced apart in the lateral direction.Each projection Portion 75 is in along linearly extended cylindric.The pedestal portion 76 of each jut 75 from conveying axis 73 is prominent to radial outside.Each projection The nose portion in portion 75 is configured to：Outer peripheral face than conveying axis 73 leans on radial outside, and than the side spire of conveying blade 74 78 and the nose portion of opposite side spire 79 lean on radially inner side.

Then, the rotary transfer machine 18 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Reference picture 6 etc., rotary transfer machine 18 have the 1st transferring element 81, are arranged at the rear side of the 1st transferring element 81 The 2nd transferring element 82 and the connection member 83 that is arranged between the 1st transferring element 81 and the 2nd transferring element 82.

1st transferring element 81 of rotary transfer machine 18 is configured to：Along the outer surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14 Rotated centered on the 1st rotation axis Y1.Below, it is described in the explanation on each several part of the 1st transferring element 81 " radial outside " represents the side away from the 1st rotation axis Y1, and described " radially inner side " is represented close to the 1st rotation axis Y1 Side.

Reference picture 8 etc., the 1st transferring element 81 have main part 84 and dashed forward to the left (on the inside of left and right directions) from main part 84 The junction surface 85 gone out.

In the outer peripheral face of the main part 84 of the 1st transferring element 81, provided with outboard gears 86 and inboard gear 87.Outboard gears 86 are arranged at the right side (on the outside of left and right directions) of inboard gear 87, and its external diameter is more than inboard gear 87.

Reference picture 6 etc., in the outer surface of the main part 84 of the 1st transferring element 81, a pair portions 88,89 have been provided projectingly it (inner cylinder portion 88, outer cylindrical portion 89).A pair portions 88,89 are in the concentric circles tubular centered on the 1st rotation axis Y1.Outer cylindrical portion 89 It is arranged at the radial outside of inner cylinder portion 88.The 1st movement muscle 91 has been provided projectingly in the outer surface of main part 84.1st movement muscle 91 Along radially extending centered on the 1st rotation axis Y1.1st movement muscle 91 is installed in endless groove 92, and the endless groove 92 is formed Between outboard gears 86 and outer cylindrical portion 89.Reference picture 18A, Figure 18 B etc., the 1st movement muscle 91 are configured to：With the 1st transfer part The rotation of part 81 and move.

Reference picture 8 etc., the junction surface 85 of the 1st transferring element 81 pass through the set on the right side wall 24 of container body 14 1 e axle supporting portion 25, and it is fixed on the right part of the agitating shaft 65 of agitating paddle 16.Accordingly, the 1st transferring element 81 and agitating paddle 16 1 Body rotates.

Reference picture 6 etc., the 2nd transferring element 82 of rotary transfer machine 18 are configured to：Along the right side wall of container body 14 24 outer surface is rotated centered on the 2nd rotation axis Y2.

2nd transferring element 82 has the joint fastener for transmitting piece 93, being protruded to the left (on the inside of left and right directions) from transmission piece 93 94 and from transmit piece 93 to the right (left and right directions on the outside of) it is prominent be supported by piece 95.

The 2nd transferring element 82 transmission piece 93 outer peripheral face, provided with Transmission gear 96.The engagement of 2nd transferring element 82 Piece 94 passes through the 2nd e axle supporting portion 26 set on the right side wall 24 of container body 14, and is fixed on the conveying of conveying screw rod 17 The right part of axle 73.Accordingly, the 2nd transferring element 82 rotates integrally with conveying screw rod 17.

The 2nd movement muscle 97 has been provided projectingly in the inner peripheral surface for being supported by piece 95 of the 2nd transferring element 82.2nd movement muscle 97 Along radially extending centered on the 2nd rotation axis Y2.Reference picture 18A, Figure 18 B etc., the 2nd movement muscle 97 are configured to：With The rotation of 2nd transferring element 82 and move.

Reference picture 6 etc., in the outer peripheral face of the connection member 83 of rotary transfer machine 18, provided with small-diameter gear 98 and big footpath tooth Wheel 99.Small-diameter gear 98 is arranged at the right side (on the outside of left and right directions) of large diameter gear 99, and its external diameter is less than large diameter gear 99.It is small Footpath gear 98 is connected with the inboard gear 87 of the 1st transferring element 81, the Transmission gear 96 of the transferring element 82 of large diameter gear 99 and the 2nd Connection.By this structure, the 1st transferring element 81 and the 2nd transferring element 82 are connected by connection member 83.

Then, the cover 20 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Reference picture 16 etc., cover 20 have cover main body 100 and are fixed on the expression piece 101 of the front upper part of cover main body 100.

Reference picture 8 etc., cover 20 cover main body 100 cover and (cover) container body 14 right side wall 24 at least a portion, Also, covering forms at least the one of each part 81~83 (the 1st transferring element 81 is illustrate only in Fig. 8) of rotary transfer machine 18 Part.

Reference picture 8, Figure 13 etc., cover main body 100 have：Main wall portion 102；Wall portion 103 is guided, it is from main wall portion 102 Centre portion is prominent (on the outside of left and right directions) to the right；Wall portion 104 is supported, it is from guiding wall portion 103 to the left (on the inside of left and right directions) It is prominent；Prominent wall portion 105, it is protruded (on the outside of left and right directions) to the right from the preceding upper corner of main wall portion 102；Extending wall 106, It extends (on the inside of left and right directions) to the left from the periphery of main wall portion 102.

Reference picture 8 etc., the main wall portion 102 of cover main body 100 and the outer surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14 are opposite, and And the outer surface phase of each part 81~83 (the 1st transferring element 81 is illustrate only in Fig. 8) with forming rotary transfer machine 18 To.The bottom that the outboard gears 86 of the transferring element 81 of notch the 110, the 1st are provided with the bottom of main wall portion 102 passes through the notch 110 expose.

Reference picture 13 etc., the 1st hole portion 111 of rectangle is provided with the rear portion of the main wall portion 102 of cover main body 110, in main wall portion 102 rear lower is provided with the 2nd circular hole portion 112.Step 113 be present between 1st hole portion 111 and the 2nd hole portion 112, therefore, the The hole portion 112 of 1 hole portion 111 to the 2 is set (on the outside of left and right directions) on the right side.Reference picture 18A, Figure 18 B etc., the 1st hole portion 111 are set For：The 1st of the 1st transferring element 81 according to the rotation position of the 1st transferring element 81, can be made to move muscle 91 in covered state (state that can not be seen) and expose and switch between state (it can be seen that state).On the other hand, the 2nd hole portion 112 is set For：Rotation position regardless of the 2nd transferring element 82, make the 2nd of the 2nd transferring element 82 to move muscle 97 and be in all the time and expose State (it can be seen that state).The piece 95 that is supported by of 2nd transferring element 82 is inserted into the 2nd hole portion 112.Accordingly, it is supported by piece 95 Outer peripheral face be supported on the 2nd hole portion 112.

In the leading section of the main wall portion 102 of cover main body 100 connecting hole 115a is provided with, in the main wall portion 102 of cover main body 100 Bottom is provided with connecting hole 115b.Set by having in each connecting hole 115a, 115b engaging on the right side wall 24 of container body 14 Each engaging protrusion 27a, 27b.Downstream end on each connecting hole 115a, 115b the 2nd direction of rotation R2 is (under connecting hole 115a End, connecting hole 115b rearward end) (engage prominent with the downstream end on the 2nd direction of rotation R2 of each engaging protrusion 27a, 27b Play 27a bottom, engaging protrusion 27b rearward end) abut.It is upper on each connecting hole 115a, 115b the 2nd direction of rotation R2 Swim end (connecting hole 115a upper end, connecting hole 115b leading section) not the 2nd rotation side with each engaging protrusion 27a, 27b Abutted to the upstream end thereof (engaging protrusion 27a upper end, engaging protrusion 27b leading section) on R2, but interval phase To setting.

Reference picture 13 etc., the guiding wall portion 103 of cover main body 100 is in shape longer on installation direction X.Guide wall portion 103 have：Cylindrical portion 116, it is protruded (on the outside of left and right directions) to the right from main wall portion 102；Plate-like portion 117, it closes tubular The right part (end on the outside of left and right directions) in portion 116.

Reference picture 8 etc., the supporting wall portion 104 of cover main body 100 from the inner surface of the plate-like portion 117 of guiding wall portion 103 to the left Side is prominent (on the inside of left and right directions).Support wall portion 104 and main wall portion 102 and guiding wall portion 103 are integrally formed.Support wall portion 104 In the cylindrical shape centered on the 1st rotation axis Y1.Supporting wall portion 104 is inserted into the main part 84 in the 1st transferring element 81 Between a pair portions 88,89 that outer surface is set.By this structure, the 1st transferring element 81 is supported by supporting wall portion 104.

Reference picture 19 etc., the outer peripheral face of the supporting wall portion 104 of cover main body 100 pass through multiple (such as 4) reinforced wall portions 118 It is connected with the inner surface of main wall portion 102.Multiple reinforced wall portions 118 are arranged radially centered on the 1st rotation axis Y1.It is multiple Reinforced wall portion 118 is equiangularly spaced (such as 90 degree of intervals) and set.The fixing groove of rectangle is provided with the front upper part of cover main body 100 120 (fixed parts), the fixing groove 120 is across prominent wall portion 105 and extending wall 106.

Reference picture 16 etc., the expression piece 101 for covering 20 are fixed on the fixing groove 120 of cover main body 100.Represent piece 101 independently of Cover main body 100 is set.Represent that piece 101 is coated with the color different from cover main body 100.Court is indicated in the outer surface for representing piece 101 Export-oriented arrow 121 (on the outside of left and right directions) to the right.Export-oriented arrow 121 from the outer surface for representing piece 101 by penetrating to interior table The hole in face is formed.

Then, the cover 21 of toner Cartridge 6 is illustrated.

Reference picture 8 etc., cover 21 is from the opening portion 22 of upside blocking container main body 14.Set in the peripheral part of cover 21 There is cover side flange 122.Cover side flange 122 is fixed on the container body side flange 23 of container body 14.

Reference picture 20, Figure 21 etc., it is prominent provided with what is protruded to the right in the right part of the cover side flange 122 of cover 21 Ejecting plate 123.In the inner surface of cover side flange 122, in being provided projectingly insertion projection with 123 corresponding position of projecting plate 124.Insertion projection 124 is inserted into the insertion groove 28 set on the inner surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14.

Inner surface in the left part of cover 21, which has been provided projectingly, abuts projection 125.Abut projection 125 and container body The inner surface of 14 left side wall 30 abuts.Projection 125 is abutted to be configured to：Using the central point C of the opening portion 22 of container body 14 as Benchmark, projection 125 is abutted relative to insertion groove 28 and insertion projection 124 and non-centrosymmetry.

Inner surface in the front and rear sides portion of cover 21 has been provided projectingly multiple locator protrusions 126.Multiple locator protrusions 126 are provided spaced apart in the lateral direction.The front and rear sides wall 50 of each locator protrusions 126 and container body 14,53 (width sides To two side) inner surface abut.

Then, developer 10 is further detailed.

Reference picture 14, Figure 15 etc., developer 10 have：The housing 130 of case shape；Gate 131 is fed, it is arranged at housing 130 upper surface side；Front and rear a pair of agitators 132, it is installed in housing 130；Developer roll 133 (toner carrier), it is set In the rear side of the agitator 132 of rear side.

Reference picture 22 etc., toner replenishing mouth 134 is provided with the upper surface of the housing 130 of developer 10.In housing 130 Upper surface is fixed with seal 135, and the seal 135 is surrounded around toner replenishing mouth 134.In the upper surface of housing 130 Test section 136 is provided with the front side of toner replenishing mouth 134.

Pair of right and left lead-frame 138R, 138L has been provided projectingly in the upper surface of the housing 130 of developer 10.On right side Lead-frame 138R inner surface is provided with guiding groove 140R, and guiding groove 140L is provided with the lead-frame 138L in left side inner surface.Respectively X extends in assembly direction by guiding groove 140R, 140L.

On the lead-frame 138R on the right side of the housing 130 of developer 10, locking member 141 can move along the longitudinal direction Dynamic state installation.Locking member 141 is exerted a force by helical spring 149 (force body) to front side.Set at the rear portion of locking member 141 There is fastener 142.

On the lead-frame 138R on the right side of the housing 130 of developer 10, mounting groove is provided with the upside of locking member 141 143.It is provided with mounting groove 143 and represents body 144.Represent that body 144 is set independently of housing 130.Represent that body 144 is coated with not It is same as the color of housing 130.Indicated in the outer surface for representing body 144 towards the interior to arrow 145 of left side (on the inside of left and right directions).

Turn-sensitive device 146 is provided with the right side of the upper surface of the housing 130 of developer 10.In the upper table of housing 130 The right part in face is provided with gear train 147 (drive division).Gear train 147 and the main part 84 in the 1st transferring element 81 Outboard gears 86 (reference picture 8 etc.) connection of setting.

The supply gate 131 of developer 10 is configured to：In closed position (double dot dash line in reference picture 22) and open position (ginseng According to the solid line in Figure 22) between rotate, when feed gate 131 be located at closed position when, the envelope of toner replenishing mouth 134 of housing 130 Close, when supply gate 131 is located at open position, the toner replenishing mouth 134 of housing 130 opens wide.Supply gate 131 is arranged at The pair of right and left helical spring 139 (force application part) of the upper surface of housing 130 exerts a force to closed position.On a left side for supply gate 131 Right both ends are respectively equipped with contact piece 150.

Reference picture 14, Figure 15 etc., front and rear a pair of agitators 132 of developer 10 are supported on housing 130, and can rotate. Front and rear a pair of agitators 132 are configured to：The toner being imported into via toner replenishing mouth 134 in housing 130 is stirred, And the toner is conveyed to the side of developer roll 133.

The developer roll 133 of developer 10 is supported on housing 130, and can rotate.Developer roll 133 is configured to：With photosensitive drums 8 Close or abutting, carries the toner after being stirred by front and rear a pair of agitators 132, and the toner is supplied to photosensitive drums 8.

Then, the action that toner Cartridge 6 is assembled in developer 10 in the printer 1 with said structure is said It is bright.

First, the operator such as user inserts the guiding wall portion 103 of cover 20 the lead-frame 138R on right side guiding groove 140R, Also, the guide portion 34 of container body 14 is inserted to the lead-frame 138L in left side guiding groove 140L, makes tune along installation direction X Toner cartridge 6 slides.Accordingly, as shown in figure 23, toner Cartridge 6 is installed on developer 10 with unlocked position.In this condition, it is allowed to Toner Cartridge 6 is pulled down from developer 10.

In addition, as described above, in the state of toner Cartridge 6 is installed on developer 10 with unlocked position, such as the institute such as Figure 14 Show, container body 14 is located at detent position, the toner discharging port of the closed vessel main body 14 of gate main body 59 of discharge gate 15 45.In addition, supply gate 131 is located at closed position, supply gate 131 closes the toner replenishing mouth 134 of housing 130.

In addition, when toner Cartridge 6 is installed on developer 10 with unlocked position as described above, the one of supply gate 131 Contact piece 150 (reference picture 22 etc.) is abutted with a pair of supporting ribs 54 (reference picture 12 etc.) of container body 14.Accompany with this, one Toner Cartridge 6 is acted on via supply gate 131 to the active force of helical spring 139 (reference picture 22 etc.), so as to toner Cartridge 6 Exerted a force to unlocked position.

Then, operator resists the active force of a pair of helical springs 139, and makes toner Cartridge 6 with the guiding wall portion of cover 20 103 and container body 14 guide portion 34 centered on, rotated along the 1st direction of rotation R1 from unlocked position to latched position.According to This, as shown in figure 24, covers 20 guiding wall portion 103 and is revolved relative to the lead-frame 138R on right side guiding groove 140R to a direction Turn.Similarly, the guide portion 34 of container body 14 is revolved relative to the lead-frame 138L in left side guiding groove 140L to a direction Turn.Accompany with this, limit and toner Cartridge 6 is pulled down from developer 10.In addition, cover 20 is made by the fastener 142 of locking member 141 Protrusion wall portion 105 engage.Accordingly, toner Cartridge 6 resists the active force of a pair of helical springs 139 and is maintained at latched position.

In addition, when toner Cartridge 6 is rotated to latched position from unlocked position as described above, as shown in Figure 15 etc., hold Device main body 14 is rotated to open position relative to discharge gate 15 from detent position.Accompany with this, the gate master of discharge gate 15 The toner discharging port 45 of the open container main body 14 of body 59.In addition, a pair of supporting ribs 54 of container body 14 push supply gate 131 a pair of contact pieces 150, supply gate 131 are resisted the active force of a pair of helical springs 139 and rotated from closed position to open position Put.Accompany with this, supply gate 131 opens wide the toner replenishing mouth 134 of housing 130, so as to the toner row of container body 14 Outlet 45 connects with the toner replenishing mouth 134 of housing 130.Accordingly, the action that toner Cartridge 6 is assembled in developer 10 is complete Into.

Then, to saying the action that toner Cartridge 6 is pulled down from developer 10 in the printer 1 with said structure It is bright.

First, operator resists the active force of helical spring 149 (reference picture 22 etc.), to rear side urge lock part 141 (reference picture 22 etc.).Accompanying with this, the locking of the fastener 142 of locking member 141 to the protrusion wall portion 105 of cover 20 is released from, Under the active force of a pair of helical springs 139, toner Cartridge 6 is with the guiding wall portion 103 of cover 20 and the guide portion of container body 14 Centered on 34, rotated along the 2nd direction of rotation R2 from latched position to unlocked position.Accompany with this, as shown in Figure 14 etc., container Main body 14 is rotated to detent position, the closed vessel of gate main body 59 of discharge gate 15 relative to discharge gate 15 from open position The toner discharging port 45 of main body 14.In addition, under the active force of a pair of helical springs 139, supply gate 131 revolves from open position Closed position is gone to, supply gate 131 closes the toner replenishing mouth 134 of housing 130.

In addition, when toner Cartridge 6 is rotated to unlocked position from latched position as described above, as shown in Figure 23 etc., cover 20 guiding wall portion 103 relative to the lead-frame 138R on right side guiding groove 140R to an above-mentioned direction in opposite direction Rotation.Similarly, the guide portion 34 of container body 14 relative to the lead-frame 138L in left side guiding groove 140L to it is above-mentioned One direction in opposite direction rotates.Accompany with this, it is allowed to toner Cartridge 6 is pulled down from developer 10.

Then, operator makes the lead-frame 138R on the disengaging of guiding wall portion 103 right side of cover 20 guiding groove 140R, also, Make container body 14 guide portion 34 depart from left side lead-frame 138L guiding groove 140L, along opposite with installation direction X Direction slides toner Cartridge 6.Accompany with this, toner Cartridge 6 separates with developer 10.Accordingly, by toner Cartridge 6 from developer The action pulled down on 10 is completed.

Then, in the printer 1 with said structure from toner Cartridge 6 to developer 10 feed toner action (hereinafter referred to as " toner replenishing action ") illustrate.

When carrying out toner replenishing action, rotate gear train 147 by motor (not shown).When so making drive When moving teeth train 147 rotates, the rotation passes to agitating paddle 16 by the 1st transferring element 81, so as to which agitating paddle 16 and the 1st transmits Part 81 rotates integrally.Accompany with this, the toner for being installed in container body 14 is stirred oar 16 and stirred.In addition, ought so it make When agitating paddle 16 rotates, the detected piece 67 of agitating paddle 16 is examined by being arranged at the test section 136 of upper surface of housing 130 Survey.

In addition, when as described above rotating gear train 147, the rotation passes through the 1st transferring element 81, connecting portion The transferring element 82 of part 83 and the 2nd passes to conveying screw rod 17, so as to which conveying screw rod 17 rotates integrally with the 2nd transferring element 82. It is accompanied by this, the toner for being installed in container body 14 is conveyed from conveying screw rod 17 to toner discharging port 45, and from toner Outlet 45 is discharged.Imported from the toner that toner discharging port 45 is discharged via toner replenishing mouth 134 in housing 130.According to This, toner replenishing release.

In addition, in keeping or when when transporting toner container 6 as described above etc., if the long-time of agitating paddle 16 is placed The rotation position of relatively large load can applied to stirring vane 66, then stirring vane 66 can be plastically deformed, and may result in The function of agitating paddle 16 reduces.Thus, the plastic deformation of stirring vane 66 is suppressed in present embodiment as follows.

Figure 18 A represent that the 1st transferring element 81 is located at the cover main body 100 of the 1st movement quilt cover 20 of muscle 91 of the 1st transferring element 81 The state of the rotation position (rotation position that the 1st movement muscle 91 can not be seen) of covering.In this condition, such as solid line institute in Figure 15 Show, stirring vane 66 contacts towards the side (such as front side) beyond upside with the inner surface of container body 14.With this phase With the load for being applied to stirring vane 66 becomes big relatively, and stirring vane 66 is easily plastically deformed.

On the other hand, Figure 18 B represent the 1st transferring element 81 be located at the 1st transferring element 81 the 1st move muscle 91 pass through setting The rotation position (it can be seen that rotation position of the 1st movement muscle 91) that the 1st hole portion 111 in the cover main body 100 of cover 20 is exposed State.In this condition, as shown in double dot dash line in Figure 15, stirring vane 66 towards upside, and with container body 14 Surface separates, and is contacted with the inner surface of cover 21.Accompany with this, the load for being applied to stirring vane 66 diminishes relatively, stirs Blade 66 is less likely to occur to be plastically deformed.

In view of the foregoing, when toner Cartridge 6 dispatches from the factory, the 1st is passed through positioned at the 1st movement muscle 91 in the 1st transferring element 81 In the state of the rotation position that hole portion 111 is exposed, keeping and transport toner Cartridge 6.Hereby it is possible to suppress in toner Cartridge 6 Use before the situation about being plastically deformed of stirring vane 66 occur, so as to fully to being installed in the tune of container body 14 Toner is stirred.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the bottom of the outboard gears 86 of the 1st transferring element 81 passes through the cover body in cover 20 The notch 110 set on 100 exposes.Therefore, the operator for carrying out the operation of dispatching from the factory of toner Cartridge 6 can be rotated outer with finger The bottom of side gear 86, and the 1st transferring element 81 is easily rotated to the rotation exposed to the 1st movement muscle 91 by the 1st hole portion 111 Indexing is put.Accompany with this, the operation of dispatching from the factory of toner Cartridge 6 can be made become easy.

In addition, in toner container 6 as described above, if the rotation status of conveying screw rod 17 is unstable, possible nothing Method effectively discharges the toner for being installed in container body 14.Thus, conveying spiral shell is detected in present embodiment as follows The rotation status of bar 17.

When conveying screw rod 17 is in rotation status, the 2nd transferring element 82 for being fixed on conveying screw rod 17 also rotates.With this Accompany, the 2nd movement muscle 97 of the 2nd transferring element 82 is moved, and the shifting is detected by the turn-sensitive device 146 of developer 10 It is dynamic.On the other hand, when the rotation of conveying screw rod 17 is in halted state, it is fixed on the 2nd transferring element 82 of conveying screw rod 17 Rotation also stop.Therefore, the turn-sensitive device 146 of developer 10 will not detect the 2nd movement muscle 97 of the 2nd transferring element 82 Movement.

In present embodiment, by the movement of the movement muscle 97 of detection the 2nd, to detect the contorted of conveying screw rod 17 indirectly State.Now, the rotation position regardless of the 2nd transferring element 82, due to the 2nd movement muscle 97 pass through cover 20 cover main body 100 on The 2nd set hole portion 112 is exposed, therefore, it is possible to be accurately detected the movement of the 2nd movement muscle 97.

Further, since the outer peripheral face for being supported by piece 95 of the 2nd transferring element 82 is supported by the 2nd hole portion 112, therefore, it is possible to The 2nd transferring element 82 is prevented securely to topple over.In addition, by setting the 2nd movement muscle 97 in the inner peripheral surface for being supported by piece 95, can The 2nd movement muscle 97 is effectively set to expose and (can be seen).

As described above, the cover main body 100 of cover 20 has：1st hole portion 111, it is with the rotation position according to the 1st transferring element 81 Put and the 1st movement muscle 91 is set exposing the mode that switches between state and covered state；2nd hole portion 112, its no matter How is the rotation position of 2 transferring elements 82, exposes the 2nd movement muscle 97.Therefore, it is possible to which 1 cover 20 is used for into agitating paddle The detection of 16 rotation position and the detection of the rotation position of conveying screw rod 17, so as to improve the convenience of cover 20.

In addition, the hole portion 112 of the 1st hole portion 111 to the 2 is set (on the outside of left and right directions) on the right side.Therefore, toner Cartridge is carried out The operator of 6 operation of dispatching from the factory can easily verify that the situation that the 1st movement muscle 91 is exposed by the 1st hole portion 111.

In present embodiment, as described above, making each hole portion that each mobile muscle 91,97 of each transferring element 81,82 exposes 111st, 112 the cover main body 100 of cover 20 is arranged at, hereby it is possible to detect the rotation of agitating paddle 16 exactly with simple structure Position and the rotation status of conveying screw rod 17.

In addition, in present embodiment, the active force of a pair of helical springs 139 is resisted and by toner by locking member 141 Box 6 is maintained at latched position.Therefore, in the state of toner Cartridge 6 is located at latched position, container body 14 is rotated to the 2nd Downstream on the R2 of direction pushes, and generation makes the power that container body 14 reverses relative to cover 20.Under this force, container master The position relationship of body 14 and cover 20 misplaces, and the position relationship of the 1st movement hole portion 111 of muscle 91 and the 1st also misplaces, and causes The rotation position of agitating paddle 16 possibly can not be detected exactly.

Thus, in present embodiment, make the downstream end (engaging on each connecting hole 115a, 115b the 2nd direction of rotation R2 Hole 115a bottom, connecting hole 115b rearward end) with the downstream on the 2nd direction of rotation R2 of each engaging protrusion 27a, 27b End (engaging protrusion 27a bottom, engaging protrusion 27b rearward end) abuts.By using this structure, even if producing makes The position relationship of the power that container body 14 reverses relative to cover 20, container body 14 and cover 20 is also less likely to occur to misplace.Therefore, The position relationship that the 1st movement hole portion 111 of muscle 91 and the 1st can be suppressed misplaces, so as to detect agitating paddle 16 exactly Rotation position.

In present embodiment, the situation that 2 hole portions (the 1st hole portion 111, the 2nd hole portion 112) are set on cover 20 is carried out Explanation.On the other hand, in other different embodiments, 1 hole portion can also be only set on cover 20, can also be in cover 20 The upper hole portion for setting more than 3.

In present embodiment, following situation is illustrated：Pass through in the 1st transferring element 81 positioned at the 1st movement muscle 91 In the state of the rotation position that 1st hole portion 111 is exposed, stirring vane 66 contacts with the inner surface of cover 21.On the other hand, exist , can also be as follows in other different embodiments：Pass through the 1st hole portion positioned at the 1st movement muscle 91 in the 1st transferring element 81 In the state of 111 rotation positions exposed, stirring vane 66 separates with the inner surface of cover 21.

In addition, a pair of juts 75, the position of a pair of juts 75 in the lateral direction are provided with conveying screw rod 17 It is overlapping with the toner discharging port 45 of container body 14.Therefore, it is possible to make toner of the aggegation near toner discharging port 45 It is scattered, so as to effectively discharge toner from toner discharging port 45.

Though it is not specified in present embodiment, in other different embodiments, toner can be stirred and used Film be fixed on a pair of juts 75 of conveying screw rod 17.By using this structure, it can adjust more effectively aggegation Toner near toner outlet port 45 disperses, so as to more effectively discharge toner from toner discharging port 45.

In the present embodiment, illustrate to set the situation of a pair of juts 75 on conveying screw rod 17.On the other hand, exist In other different embodiments, 1 jut 75 can also be only set on conveying screw rod 17, can also be in conveying screw rod 17 The upper jut 75 for setting more than 3.

Then, the action that agitating paddle 16 and cover 21 are assembled in container body 14 is illustrated.

First, operator makes the left part of agitating shaft 65 and is located at container body 14 as shown in double dot dash line in Fig. 8 Left side wall 30 on the 1st bearing portion 33 engage, also, the right part of agitating shaft 65 is inserted on the right side of container body 14 The insertion groove 28 of the inner surface setting of wall 24.In this condition, agitating shaft 65 is in along linearly extended shape.

Then, operator pushes the right part of agitating shaft 65 from upside.The pushing causes：The right part of agitating shaft 65 along insert Enter groove 28 to slide from upside (side of opening portion 22) to downside (side of the 1st e axle supporting portion 25), also, agitating shaft 65 to downside bend and Generation elastic deformation.Operator further pushes the right part of agitating shaft 65 from upside, and then, the right part of agitating shaft 65 is crossed Insertion groove 28 engages with the 1st e axle supporting portion 25, also, the elasticity of agitating shaft 65 is reverted to along linearly extended shape.Accordingly, will stir Mix the action completion that oar 16 is assembled in container body 14.

Then, the insertion projection 124 of cover 21 is inserted into insertion groove 28 by operator, and is pacified from upside by cover 21 Loaded on container body 14.Accordingly, the action for cover 21 being assembled in container body 14 is completed.

In present embodiment, insertion groove 28 is provided with the inner surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14, the insertion groove 28 from Upside (side of opening portion 22) extends to downside (side of the 1st e axle supporting portion 25).Therefore, it is possible to easily make the right part of agitating shaft 65 Engage with the 1st e axle supporting portion 25, so as to which agitating paddle 16 easily is assembled in into container body 14.

In addition, after agitating paddle 16 is assembled in into container body 14, cover 21 is assembled in container body 14, accordingly, The insertion projection 124 of cover 21 is inserted into insertion groove 28.Therefore, it is possible to prevent toner from being leaked from insertion groove 28.

In addition, when cover 21 is assembled in into container body 14, if be mistakenly oriented in the left and right of cover 21 with (insertion projection 124 is configured at the left part of cover 21 to original state in the opposite direction, abutting projection 125 configures State in the right part of cover 21) under, cover 21 is installed on container body 14, then possibly can not be effectively by cap Part 21 comes the opening portion 22 of closed vessel main body 14.

However, in present embodiment, insertion groove 28 is provided with the inner surface of the right side wall 24 of container body 14, and in container The inner surface of the left side wall 30 of main body 14 is not provided with insertion groove.Therefore, if will insertion projection 124 be inserted into insertion groove 28 and Cover 21 is installed on container body 14, the left and right direction of cover 21 is just naturally consistent with original direction, so as to Enough prevent the situation of the mistake installation of cover 21 as described above from occurring.

In present embodiment, especially, the abutting projection 125 of cover 21 is configured to：With the opening portion of container body 14 On the basis of 22 central point C, relative to insertion groove 28 and insertion projection 124 and non-centrosymmetry (reference picture 21 etc.).Therefore, i.e., Make to want in the state of the left and right of cover 21 direction is opposite with original direction, cover 21 is installed on container body 14, it can not will also abut projection 125 and be inserted into insertion groove 28, abutting projection 125 can occur to do with container body side flange 123 Relate to, and hinder cover 21 being installed to container body 14.Therefore, it is possible to more be prevented securely from cover 21 as described above Mistake is installed.

In present embodiment, the situation that agitating paddle 16 is assembled in container body 14 using insertion groove 28 is said It is bright.On the other hand, in other different embodiments, insertion groove 28 can also be utilized by the grade of conveying screw rod 17, agitating paddle 16 Rotary part in addition is assembled in container body 14.

In addition, when toner replenishing action is made as above, if the 1st transferring element 81 topples over (inclination), The then inner tines of the connection between the outboard gears 86 and gear train 147 of the 1st transferring element 81 and the 1st transferring element 81 Connection between wheel 87 and the small-diameter gear 98 of connection member 83 can become unstable, and possibly can not be effectively by rotation transmission machine The rotation of gear train 147 is passed to agitating paddle 16 and conveying screw rod 17 by structure 18.

However, in present embodiment, the 1st transmission is supported by the supporting wall portion 104 set in the cover main body 100 of cover 20 Part 81, therefore the 1st transferring element 81 can be prevented securely from and toppled over (inclination).Therefore, it is possible to effectively be passed by rotation Pass mechanism 18 and the rotation of gear train 147 is passed into agitating paddle 16 and conveying screw rod 17.

Especially, in present embodiment, supporting wall portion 104 is inserted into a pair portions set on the 1st transferring element 81 88th, between 89.(inclination) is toppled over therefore, it is possible to be prevented securely from the 1st transferring element 81, further, it is possible to improve the 1st transmission The intensity of part 81.

In addition, in present embodiment, supporting wall portion 104 from the guiding wall portion 103 being arranged in the cover main body 100 of cover 20 to Left side is prominent (on the inside of left and right directions).By using this structure, the intensity of abutment wall 104 can not only be improved, and can Improve the intensity of guiding wall portion 103.Therefore, when toner Cartridge 6 is assembled in into developer 10, or unlocking toner Cartridge 6 When being rotated between position and latched position, in the case that the guiding effect of wall portion 103 has larger load, it can also suppress Guiding wall portion 103 deforms or breakage.

In present embodiment, a pair portions 88,89 set on the 1st transferring element 81 are inserted into supporting wall portion 104 Between situation be illustrated.On the other hand, in other different embodiments, supporting wall portion 104 can also be configured It is being arranged at 1 cylinder portion of the 1st transferring element 81 radially outside or radially.

In addition, in present embodiment, the guiding with the one of the 1st bearing portion 33 is provided with the left side wall 30 of toner Cartridge 6 Portion 34.By using this structure, it is possible to increase the intensity of the 1st bearing portion 33, so as to by the 1st bearing portion 33 come effectively Support the left part of the agitating shaft 65 of agitating paddle 16.

In addition, the above-below direction central portion of the opposite plate 40 of the front side of guide portion 34 is along toner charging port 32 and cap body 38 outer peripheral face is in arc-shaped bend.By using this structure, dramatically guide portion 34 can be filled out close to toner Fill mouth 32 and cap body 38 configures, so as to improve the layout freedom of guide portion 34.

In addition, by making the 1st bearing portion 33 and the integration of guide portion 34 as described above, the 1st bearing can not only be improved The intensity in portion 33, and the intensity of guide portion 34 can be improved.Therefore, when toner Cartridge 6 is assembled in into developer 10, or make When toner Cartridge 6 rotates between unlocked position and latched position, the situation for having larger load is acted on even in guide portion 34 Under, it can also suppress guide portion 34 and deform or damaged.

In present embodiment, to feelings of the protrusion to the left (on the outside of left and right directions) from base portion 31 and connecting portion 37 of guide portion 34 Condition is illustrated.On the other hand, in other different embodiments, can also make guide portion 34 only from base portion 31 to the left It is prominent (on the outside of left and right directions).

In addition, in present embodiment, indicated in the outer surface of the expression piece 101 of cover 20 towards right side (on the outside of left and right directions) Export-oriented arrow 121.By using this structure, the assembling position of user's identification toner Cartridge 6 is readily able to.

Especially, following structure is used in present embodiment：Developer 10 is installed on unlocked position in toner Cartridge 6 Under state, cover 20 expression piece 101 export-oriented arrow 121 and developer 10 expression piece 144 it is interior not opposite to arrow 145 (reference picture 2 etc.), by the way that toner Cartridge 6 is rotated to latched position from unlocked position, to make export-oriented arrow 121 and interior to arrow 145 opposite (reference pictures 3 etc.).By using this structure, can supervise operator by toner Cartridge 6 from unlocked position rotate to Latched position, so as to prevent operator to be mistakenly considered：Toner Cartridge 6 is only installed on developer 10 with unlocked position, The action that toner Cartridge 6 is assembled in developer 10 is just completed.

In present embodiment, to indicating export-oriented arrow in the outer surface of the expression piece 101 set independently of cover main body 100 121 situation is illustrated.On the other hand, in other different embodiments, export-oriented arrow 121 can also directly be marked Show in cover main body 100.

In addition, in present embodiment, as described above can be between unlocked position and latched position using toner Cartridge 6 The structure of rotation.When above-mentioned toner Cartridge 6 rotates, if part of the outer surface of container body 14 with forming developer 10 The outer surface phase mutual friction of (for example, housing 130, supply gate 131, seal 135 or test section 136), then toner can be from The appearance of these parts moves towards the outer surface of container body 14, and mobile toner may be attached to carry out toner Cartridge The operator of 6 replacement operation is on hand.

However, following structure is used in present embodiment：The 1st recess is provided with the outer surface of the bottom wall 44 of container body 14 51st, second recesses 52, when toner Cartridge 6 rotates, the part of above-mentioned 1st recess 51, second recesses 52 with forming developer 10 The spaced apart at gaps of outer surface is opposite (reference picture 14, Figure 15 etc.).By using this structure, container body 14 can be prevented The outer surface phase mutual friction of part of the outer surface with forming developer 10.Therefore, it is possible to prevent toner from composition developer 10 Part appearance towards container body 14 outer surface move, so as to prevent toner be attached to carry out toner Cartridge 6 Replacement operation operator on hand.

Especially, in present embodiment, position and seal 135 and supply gate on the left and right directions of the 1st recess 51 Location overlap on 131 left and right directions.Therefore, it is possible to be prevented securely from the outer surface of container body 14 and seal 135 and The outer surface phase mutual friction of gate 131 is fed, so as to be prevented securely from toner from seal 135 and supply gate 131 Appearance towards container body 14 outer surface move.

In addition, in present embodiment, position on the left and right directions of second recesses 52 with the left and right directions of test section 136 Location overlap.Therefore, it is possible to be prevented securely from the outer surface of container body 14 and the outer surface phase mutual friction of test section 136, Moved so as to be prevented securely from toner from the appearance of test section 136 towards the outer surface of container body 14.

In the present embodiment, to setting 2 recesses (the 1st recess 51, second recesses 52) in the outer surface of container body 14 Situation be illustrated.On the other hand, can also be in the outer surface of container body 14 only in other different embodiments 1 recess is set, the recess of more than 3 can also be set in the outer surface of container body 14.

In addition, in present embodiment, as described above using container body 14 relative to discharge gate 15 in open position The structure rotated between detent position.In the case of this kind of construction, if being located at open position in container body 14 The hand of operator is stretched between the outer surface of container body 14 and the inner surface of discharge gate 15 under state, then is attached to container master The toner of the outer surface of body 14 and the inner surface of discharge gate 15 may be attached to operator on hand.Thus, this reality Apply in mode, prevent the toner to be attached to operator on hand as follows.

As shown in Figure 14 etc., in the state of the container body 14 of toner Cartridge 6 is located at detent position, container body 14 Opposite muscle 56 is not opposite with the inner surface of the gate main body 59 of discharge gate 15, and exposes.On the other hand, as shown in Figure 15 etc., In the case where container body 14 is located at open position, the inner surface of opposite muscle 56 and valve body 59 (especially, is arranged at lock The interior muscle 61 of the inner surface of door main body 59) it is opposite.Make therefore, it is possible to prevent from being located in the state of open position in container body 14 The hand of dealer is stretched between the outer surface of container body 14 and the inner surface of discharge gate 15, so as to prevent from being attached to container The toner of the outer surface of main body 14 and the inner surface of discharge gate 15 is attached to operator on hand.

In present embodiment, have a case that multiple 1st plate portions 57 and the 2nd plate portion 58 are illustrated to opposite muscle 56. On the other hand, in other different embodiments, opposite muscle 56 can also be made only to have in the 1st plate portion 57 and the 2nd plate portion 58 Any one party.

In present embodiment, the structure of the present invention is illustrated suitable for the situation of printer 1, still, at other In different embodiments, structure of the invention is readily applicable to other images such as duplicator, facsimile machine, all-in-one multifunctional machine Forming apparatus.

Claims

1. a kind of toner container, it is characterised in that have：

Container body, it receives adjustment toner；

Rotary part, it is configured in the container body, rotated centered on rotation axis；

Transferring element, the outer surface rotation of the side wall on its described rotation axis direction along the container body, and will Rotation passes to the rotary part；With

Cover, it covers at least a portion of the transferring element,

The transferring element has mobile muscle, and the movement muscle moves with the rotation of the transferring element,

It is described cover have make the hole portion that the mobile muscle exposes.

2. toner container according to claim 1, it is characterised in that

The rotary part is the agitating paddle being stirred to the toner for being installed in the container body,

The agitating paddle has：

Agitating shaft, it extends along the rotation axis direction；With

Stirring vane, it is installed on the agitating shaft, can be contacted with the inner surface of the container body with separating,

The transferring element be located at the mobile muscle by it is described cover covering rotation position in the state of, the stirring vane with The inner surface contact of the container body,

In the state of the rotation position that the transferring element is located at that the mobile muscle is exposed by the hole portion, the paddle Piece separates with the inner surface of the container body.

3. toner container according to claim 2, it is characterised in that

Gear is provided with the outer peripheral face of the transferring element,

It is described cover have make the notch that a part for the gear is exposed.

4. toner container according to claim 1, it is characterised in that

The container body has toner discharging port,

The rotary part is the conveying spiral shell for conveying the toner for being installed in the container body to the toner discharging port Bar,

Rotation position of the hole portion regardless of the transferring element, expose the mobile muscle.

5. toner container according to claim 4, it is characterised in that

The transferring element has：

Piece is transmitted, it has gear in outer peripheral face；With

Cylindric is supported by piece, its from the transmission piece to protruding outside on the rotation axis direction,

The outer peripheral face for being supported by piece is supported on the hole portion,

The mobile muscle is provided with the inner peripheral surface for being supported by piece.

6. according to toner container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, it is characterised in that

The cover has：

Main wall portion, the outer surface of the side wall on its described rotation axis direction with the container body are opposite；With

Extending wall, the inner side extension on its described rotation axis direction of outer circumference from said major wall portion,

The hole portion is arranged at said major wall portion.

7. toner container according to claim 1, it is characterised in that

The rotary part is provided with multiple, including the 1st rotary part and the 2nd rotary part,

The transferring element be provided with it is multiple, including：

1st transferring element, it is fixed on the 1st rotary part, has the 1st movement muscle；With

2nd transferring element, it is fixed on the 2nd rotary part, has the 2nd movement muscle, and connect with the 1st transferring element Connect,

The cover has：

1st hole portion, it is set as follows：According to the rotation position of the 1st transferring element, the 1st movement muscle is set to exist Covered state and exposing is switched between state；With

2nd hole portion, it is set as follows：Rotation position regardless of the 2nd transferring element, the described 2nd is set to move Dynamic muscle exposes.

8. toner container according to claim 7, it is characterised in that

The rotation axis of 1st rotary part and the rotation axis of the 2nd rotary part be arranged in parallel,

1st hole portion is set than the 2nd hole portion by the outside on the rotation axis direction.

A kind of 9. image processing system, it is characterised in that

Installation portion with toner container according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and for installing the toner container Part.

10. image processing system according to claim 9, it is characterised in that

The toner container rotates between unlocked position and latched position, when the toner container is located at the solution lock-bit When putting, it is allowed to pull down the toner container from the installing component, when the toner container is located at the locking bit When putting, limit and pull down the toner container from the installing component,

The installing component has：

Force application part, it exerts a force to the toner container to the unlocked position；With

Locking member, it is resisted the active force of the force application part and the toner container is maintained at into the latched position,

A side wall on the rotation axis direction of the container body has engaging protrusion,

The cover has the connecting hole engaged with the engaging protrusion,

Downstream end on the regulation direction of rotation of the connecting hole abuts the regulation rotation side for having the engaging protrusion Upward downstream end, wherein, the regulation direction of rotation is that the toner container is from the latched position to the unblock Direction of rotation when position rotates.