摘要:
In a toner cartridge, photoconductor drum (11) is driven by a gear (3) which is in the printer, toner adder roller (48) is driven independently by a face coupling (5) which is in the printer. On the opposite side, a gear train from toner adder roller (48) drives developer roller (42) and toner paddle (52). The two systems permit the cartridge to function in different printers requiring different ratios of speeds. Stiffness requirements of the cartridge are reduced. Movements are more consistent, and space utilization is enhanced.
摘要:
A toner cartridge having no toner pump with the toner adding roller (11 ) positioned horizontal to the developer roller (3), the toner chamber (9) located predominantly below the developer roller, the photoconductive drum located 120 degrees from the top of tile developer roller, and the doctor blade (5) is located near the top. The cartridge has a minimal number of operational parts.
摘要:
The charging roller (42) and push plates (44) are spring mounted to the lid (36) of the printer. When the lid is closed, the plates push plungers (11) down to rotate crank arms (23), which open a shutter (7) in electrophotographic cartridge (1). This holds the cartridge in place and provides both a resilient, protective cushion for the cartridge and a pop-up action to the lid.
摘要:
A silicone copolymer for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.
摘要:
A silicone copolymer for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.
摘要:
A method for quickly testing stepping motors (10). The motor phases (.PHI.A-.PHI.C) are connected in series, and a constant current is applied to the phases. The rotor (12) of the motor (10) under test is rotated unidirectionally at a constant speed, and the voltage drop across each phase is measured and converted into back EMF. The back EMF is then analyzed to determine a characteristic of the motor (10), for example stepping accuracy of each of the phases, or related torque information, and the result of the analysis is then compared with a predetermined motor parameter to provide comparison data or a signal of a pass or fail condition based upon the comparison.
摘要:
Disclosed is a cartridge having an encoder wheel thereon for encoding EP supply cartridge characteristic information for an electrophotographic machine, the cartridge comprising, a sump for carrying an initial amount of toner. A shaft is mounted for rotation in said sump, and an agitator or paddle is mounted thereon in such a manner that when the shaft rotates, the paddle rotates into, through and out of engagement with toner carried by the sump. A single encoder wheel is mounted on the shaft, external of the sump, the encoder wheel positioned for proximate mating coaction with a coded wheel reader when the cartridge is mounted in position in the electrophotographic machine. A drive means, and a variable torque flexible coupling connects the drive means to the shaft to effect rotation thereof. The encoder wheel is configured for indicating, in conjunction with said coded wheel reader, a component of resistance to paddle movement through the portion of said sump having toner therein to give an indication of the amount of toner remaining in said sump. Other portions of the wheel, in a portion thereof which confronts the reader during a substantially constant velocity of rotation thereof, carries additional characteristic information of the cartridge to permit proper operation of the machine as well as increased efficiency of operation thereof.