Toner container and image forming apparatus with a secure seal
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A toner container for storing toner, comprising:
- an opening for dispensing toner; and
a mechanism for sealing the opening, including;
a slidable shutter including;
a cover; and
an extension, connected to the cover, including a pushing surface and a contact portion, the extension being downstream of the cover relative to an opening direction of the shutter, the pushing surface disposed between the contact portion and the cover,a restriction which contacts the contact portion of the slidable shutter to prevent the slidable shutter from sliding,wherein;
the pushing surface is to receive a pushing force which causes a flexing of the extension which moves the contact portion such that the restriction does not block the contact portion and does not prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, andthe contact portion of the extension is at an end of the slidable shutter.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A toner container which includes a main body for storing toner, an opening for dispensing toner, and a mechanism for sealing the opening. The mechanism for sealing the opening includes a slidable shutter which includes a cover and an extension, connected to the cover part, including a pushing surface and a blocking surface. The mechanism for sealing further includes a restriction which contacts the blocking surface to prevent the slidable shutter from sliding.
43 Citations
24 Claims
-
1. A toner container for storing toner, comprising:
-
an opening for dispensing toner; and a mechanism for sealing the opening, including; a slidable shutter including; a cover; and an extension, connected to the cover, including a pushing surface and a contact portion, the extension being downstream of the cover relative to an opening direction of the shutter, the pushing surface disposed between the contact portion and the cover, a restriction which contacts the contact portion of the slidable shutter to prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, wherein; the pushing surface is to receive a pushing force which causes a flexing of the extension which moves the contact portion such that the restriction does not block the contact portion and does not prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, and the contact portion of the extension is at an end of the slidable shutter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
-
-
9. A toner dispensing system, comprising:
-
a container holder including a biasing portion; and a toner container which comprises; an opening for dispensing toner; and a mechanism for sealing the opening, including; a slidable shutter including; a cover, and an extension, connected to the cover, including a pushing surface and a contact portion, the extension being downstream of the cover relative to an opening direction of the shutter, the pushing surface disposed between the contact portion and the cover; and a restriction which contacts the contact portion of the slidable shutter to prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, wherein; the pushing surface is to receive a pushing force which causes a flexing of the extension which moves the contact portion such that the restriction does not block the contact portion and does not prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, and the contact portion of the extension is at an end of the slidable shutter. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
-
-
17. A toner container for storing toner, comprising:
-
an opening for dispensing toner; and a mechanism for sealing the opening, including; a slidable shutter including; a cover; and an extension, connected to the cover, including a pushing surface and a contact portion, the extension being downstream of the cover relative to an opening direction of the shutter, a restriction which contacts the contact portion of the slidable shutter to prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, wherein; the pushing surface is to receive a pushing force which moves the contact portion upward such that the restriction does not block the contact portion and does not prevent the slidable shutter from sliding, and the contact portion of the extension is at an end of the slidable shutter. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
-
Specification