GB2273263A - Electrographic process cartridge with demountable toner cartridge - Google Patents
Electrographic process cartridge with demountable toner cartridge Download PDFInfo
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- GB2273263A GB2273263A GB9226001A GB9226001A GB2273263A GB 2273263 A GB2273263 A GB 2273263A GB 9226001 A GB9226001 A GB 9226001A GB 9226001 A GB9226001 A GB 9226001A GB 2273263 A GB2273263 A GB 2273263A
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- demountable
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- electrographic process
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G21/00—Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
- G03G21/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
- G03G21/18—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge, whereby the process cartridge comprises at least two image processing means in a single unit
- G03G21/1803—Arrangements or disposition of the complete process cartridge or parts thereof
- G03G21/1828—Prevention of damage or soiling, e.g. mechanical abrasion
- G03G21/1832—Shielding members, shutter, e.g. light, heat shielding, prevention of toner scattering
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G15/00—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
- G03G15/06—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing
- G03G15/08—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
- G03G15/0822—Arrangements for preparing, mixing, supplying or dispensing developer
- G03G15/0877—Arrangements for metering and dispensing developer from a developer cartridge into the development unit
- G03G15/0881—Sealing of developer cartridges
- G03G15/0882—Sealing of developer cartridges by a peelable sealing film
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G2221/00—Processes not provided for by group G03G2215/00, e.g. cleaning or residual charge elimination
- G03G2221/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts
- G03G2221/18—Cartridge systems
- G03G2221/183—Process cartridge
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- Electrophotography Configuration And Component (AREA)
- Dry Development In Electrophotography (AREA)
Abstract
An electrographic process cartridge 1 includes a demountable toner cartridge 2 with seal which may be removed while positioned within the process cartridge using tab 4. The toner cartridge may be refilled and replaced. <IMAGE>
Description
DEMOUNTABLE CARTRIDGE SYSTEM
This Invention relates to a demountable cartridge system for use with electrographic process cartridges.
Electrographic process cartridges are print modules commonly used in various types of laser printer, copier and plain paper fax machines, which are usually a once used disposed of item.
According to this invention there is provided a demountable cartridge containing a print medium such as toner (ink), which resides adjacent to the developer inechanism of an electrographic process cartridge.
A specific embodiment of this invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 shows in perspective an electrographic process cartridge with a demountable toner cartridge in position, where
1. shows an electrographic process cartridge.
2. shows a demountable toner cartridge located.
3. shows the demount / release tab.
4. shows the contents release foil.
Figure 2 Shows in perspective a demountable toner cartridge, where
1. shows a demountable toner cartridge.
2. shows the contents release foil.
3. shows the demount / release tab.
Referring to the drawing, an electrographic process cartridge is adapted in such a way by those skilled in the art to accept a demountable toner cartridge which is retained within the body of the former by for example a clip, catch or similar means (not shown)
In order to remove a demountable toner cartridge exhausted of its contents and to facilitate the installation of a new cartridge, a mechanism such as apull tab, grip or similar device is provided (not shown).
There is provided a mechanism which facilitates the release of print medium such as toner (ink), from a demountable cartridge to the developer within the confines of an electrographic process cartridge.
There is an optional facility whereby those skilled in the art may adapt an electrographic process cartridge to accomodate a demountable toner collection assembly in order to facilitate the disposal of excess print medium such as toner (ink), such assembly to be contained within and adjacent to the cleaning station mechanism of the process cartridge.
Claims (3)
1) A demountable toner cartridge, a body in the form of a container, means for releasably securing the body within the confines of an electrographic process cartridge.
The latter adapted by those skilled in the art to provide access and containment.
2) A demountable toner cartridge as claimed in claim 1 with an hermetically sealed aperture, means of removing the seal from an exposed position remote from the aperture to facilitate the release of the cartridge contents within the confines of an electrographic process cartridge.
3) A demountable toner cartridge as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 with a round aperture to facilitate the charging of the cartridge with a suitable print medium such as toner sealed within by a bung, cap or other similar means (not shown).
Priority Applications (1)
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GB9226001A GB2273263A (en) | 1992-12-12 | 1992-12-12 | Electrographic process cartridge with demountable toner cartridge |
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GB9226001A GB2273263A (en) | 1992-12-12 | 1992-12-12 | Electrographic process cartridge with demountable toner cartridge |
Publications (2)
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GB9226001D0 GB9226001D0 (en) | 1993-02-10 |
GB2273263A true GB2273263A (en) | 1994-06-15 |
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GB9226001A Withdrawn GB2273263A (en) | 1992-12-12 | 1992-12-12 | Electrographic process cartridge with demountable toner cartridge |
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Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4757344A (en) * | 1985-07-16 | 1988-07-12 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Imaging apparatus with detachable cartridges |
US4987446A (en) * | 1988-12-15 | 1991-01-22 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Process unit cartridge for an electrophotographic apparatus |
EP0441227A2 (en) * | 1990-02-06 | 1991-08-14 | Oki Electric Industry Company, Limited | Electrophotographic printing apparatus |
US5110646A (en) * | 1991-01-25 | 1992-05-05 | James D. Prestel | Process and materials for reconditioning a toner cartridge |
GB2254937A (en) * | 1991-04-17 | 1992-10-21 | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | Electrophotographic processor |
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Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4757344A (en) * | 1985-07-16 | 1988-07-12 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Imaging apparatus with detachable cartridges |
US4987446A (en) * | 1988-12-15 | 1991-01-22 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Process unit cartridge for an electrophotographic apparatus |
EP0441227A2 (en) * | 1990-02-06 | 1991-08-14 | Oki Electric Industry Company, Limited | Electrophotographic printing apparatus |
US5110646A (en) * | 1991-01-25 | 1992-05-05 | James D. Prestel | Process and materials for reconditioning a toner cartridge |
GB2254937A (en) * | 1991-04-17 | 1992-10-21 | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | Electrophotographic processor |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |