公开(公告)号：US5381213A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-10

申请号：US101020

申请日：1993-08-03

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: B23B23/00 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/751 ,  B23B23/00 ,  Y10T82/2572 ,  Y10T82/26 ,  Y10T82/262

Abstract: To allow a lathe to turn the photoreceptor drums, charge rollers and developer brushes of printers, copiers, and facsimile machines, a unitary component adapts the object so it can be held on the lathe and drives the object. The adapting portion includes a flexible material such as a hose or o-ring to snugly receive the end extension of the drum, roller or brush. The drive portion connects with the drive bolt of the lathe and spins the object. In a second embodiment, the drive and adapter portions are separate components. A bore in the drive bushing is lined with a short piece of hose or one or more o-rings and snugly receives a protrusion from the adapter unit. A third embodiment replaces the drive bushing with tail stock forced against the adapter unit by the drive bolt of the lathe. A bore in the adapter unit lined with a flexible hose or o-ring snugly receives the end of the tail stock. A fourth embodiment of the invention provides an adapter unit which is received in the drive bushing and which may hold a different sized drum, roller or brush end extension by turning the adapter unit end for end. A fifth embodiment of the invention provides an adapter unit which has a portion received in the photoreceptor drum. A piece of flexible material is forced between the adapter unit and drum.

Abstract translation: 为了允许车床转动感光鼓，打印机，复印机和传真机的充电辊和显影刷，整体部件适应对象，使其可以保持在车床上并驱动物体。 适配部分包括柔性材料，例如软管或O形环，以紧密地接收滚筒，滚筒或刷子的端部延伸部分。 驱动部分与车床的驱动螺栓连接并旋转物体。 在第二实施例中，驱动器和适配器部分是分离的部件。 驱动套管中的一个内衬有一小段软管或一个或多个O形圈，并且紧密地接收来自适配器单元的突起。 第三实施例通过车床的驱动螺栓将尾座强制抵靠适配器单元替换驱动衬套。 连接柔性软管或O型圈的适配器单元中的一个孔紧贴地接收尾料的末端。 本发明的第四实施例提供了一种适配器单元，该适配器单元被容纳在驱动套管中并且可以通过转动适配器单元端部来结束而保持不同尺寸的鼓，辊或刷子端部延伸部。 本发明的第五实施例提供一种适配器单元，其具有容纳在感光鼓中的部分。 一块柔性材料被迫在适配器单元和滚筒之间。

公开(公告)号：US5184182A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-02

申请号：US845722

申请日：1992-03-04

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0894 ,  G03G2215/00987 ,  G03G2215/00991 ,  Y10S222/01

Abstract: A toner hopper seal-insert and slide-seal to provide for the shipping and transporting of a re-filled toner cartridge used in printers and copying machines. The seal-insert is comprised of three slotted rectangular strips or pieces of material. A middle piece is sandwiched between two outer pieces. The slot in the middle piece is wider and open at one end, providing a channel for the slide-seal. The seal-insert is attached to the toner hopper of the toner cartridge, and the slide-seal is slid into or out of position in the seal-insert to seal or unseal the opening of the toner hopper, creating a reusable leakproof seal system. When the constriction in the end of the toner hopper is narrower than the width of the area being sealed, the slide-seal may be made narrow enough and the dimensions of the seal-insert slots may be made such that the slide-seal can be slid through the contriction and still seal the toner hopper opening to prevent the passage of toner.

Abstract translation: 墨粉盒密封插入和滑动密封，用于运输和运输打印机和复印机中使用的重新填充的墨粉盒。 密封插入件由三个开槽的矩形条或材料片组成。 中间件夹在两个外部件之间。 中间部分的狭槽在一端较宽且开放，为滑动密封提供通道。 密封插入件附接到调色剂盒的调色剂料斗，并且滑动密封件滑入或离开密封插入件中的位置以密封或开封调色剂料斗的开口，形成可重复使用的防漏密封系统。 当调色剂料斗端部的收缩部分比被密封区域的宽度窄时，滑动密封件可以制得足够窄，并且密封插入槽的尺寸可以制成使得滑动密封件可以 滑过限制并仍然密封墨粉盒开口以防止调色剂通过。

公开(公告)号：US5337126A

公开(公告)日：1994-08-09

申请号：US100925

申请日：1993-08-03

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/06

CPC classification number: G03G15/0882 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0874 ,  G03G15/0884 ,  G03G2215/0682 ,  Y10S222/01

Abstract: A toner delivering apparatus and method for supplying toner to the toner hoppers of toner cartridges used in printer, copier and facsimile machines. In one embodiment a balloon is filled with toner. A string or wire is wrapped aroound the center of the balloon. The balloon is sealed in a toner hopper, with the balloon attached to the inside walls of the hopper and a free end of the string or wire tied or otherwise secured to the toner lumping-prevention paddle. When the toner cartridge is loaded in the machine and operated, the paddle rotates, pulling and tightening the string or wire around the balloon. The balloon breaks or tears, releasing toner evenly along thelength of the toner hopper. In another embodiment, a plastic, cellophane-like material is used for the toner packaging. A pull-tear strip extends along the package and is also attached to the paddle. When the paddle rotates, the pull-tear strip is removed from the package, opening the package and distributing toner within the toner hopper. For toner hoppers which do not use rotating paddles to prevent toner lumping, a small opening is provided in the hopper above the expected level of toner. The pull-tear strip extends through this opening so the toner package may be opened from outside the hopper. The user pulls the strip and does not come into contact with the toner.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向打印机，复印机和传真机中使用的调色剂盒的调色剂料斗供应调色剂的调色剂输送装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，气球用调色剂填充。 一根绳子或电线被缠绕在气球的中心。 气囊被密封在调色剂料斗中，气囊附着在料斗的内壁上，并且将绳子或线的自由端连接或以其他方式固定到调色剂防集块。 当墨粉盒装入机器并操作时，桨叶旋转，拉动并拧紧气球周围的弦线或线。 气球破裂或撕裂，沿调色剂料斗的长度均匀地释放调色剂。 在另一个实施例中，塑料的玻璃纸样材料用于调色剂包装。 拉撕带沿着包装延伸并且还附接到桨。 当桨叶旋转时，将拉撕带从包装中取出，打开包装并将调色剂分配在调色剂料斗内。 对于不使用旋转桨来防止调色剂结块的调色剂料斗，在料斗中设置小于预定水平的调色剂的开口。 拉撕带延伸穿过该开口，使得调色剂包装可以从料斗外部打开。 用户拉动条带，不会与墨粉接触。

公开(公告)号：US5261326A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-16

申请号：US42777

申请日：1993-04-06

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/29 ,  B41F31/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/181 ,  G03G21/1896 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/29 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method for modifying a conventional laser printer toner cartridge assembly so it may be used in a fax machine in place of more expensive cartridges specifically designed for the fax machine. The method comprises removing the cylinderical fitting stubs protruding from the toner hopper portion of the cartridge assembly by grinding or melting them off. Holes are melted in the indentations of the cartridge assembly at the location where the fax machine sensor operates. Clear, flat, thin plastic windows are attached over these holes to allow the light beam from the sensor to enter the toner hopper. An additional indentation is formed on the toner hopper portion of the cartridge assembly corresponding in location to fitting and aligning protrusions on the fax machine. This indentation is melted or pressed into the cartridge assembly casing and is made less sloppy and rough in appearance by applying a filler material over portions of the indentation. Since the holes and indentation are made by a heating process, the toner within the toner hopper portion of the cartridge assembly will not be contaminated, and since the windows are thin and flat the toner distribution paddle within the cartridge assembly does not have to be notched. So the cartridge assembly does not have to be disassembled or emptied of toner prior to modification.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修改常规激光打印机调色剂盒组件的方法，以便可以在传真机中使用，代替专门为传真机专门设计的更昂贵的墨盒。 该方法包括通过研磨或熔化从墨盒组件的调色剂料斗部分突出的圆柱形配件短柱。 在传真机传感器操作的位置处，墨盒组件的凹陷中的孔熔化。 透明的，平坦的，薄的塑料窗口被安装在这些孔上，以便来自传感器的光束进入墨粉盒。 在墨盒组件的调色剂料斗部分上形成一个额外的凹口，其对应于传真机上的配件和对准凸起。 这种压痕被熔化或压入盒组件壳体中，并且通过在填充部分的一部分上施加填充材料而使外观变得不那么粗糙和粗糙。 由于通过加热处理制成孔和凹痕，墨盒组件的调色剂料斗部分内的调色剂不会被污染，并且由于窗口薄且平坦，墨盒组件内的调色剂分配板不必被切口 。 因此，在修改之前，墨盒组件不需要拆卸或清空墨粉。

公开(公告)号：USRE35529E

公开(公告)日：1997-06-10

申请号：US560475

申请日：1995-11-17

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/06 ,  G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0894 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0884 ,  G03G2215/00987 ,  G03G2215/00995 ,  Y10S222/01

Abstract: A toner hopper seal-insert and slide-seal to provide for the shipping and transporting of a refilled toner cartridge. The seal-insert is comprised of two slotted rectangular strips or pieces of material. A middle piece or layer of a resilient two-sided foam tape is sandwiched between the two slotted pieces, holding them together such that their slots align. The tape is configured such that it also has a slot which is wider than the slots in the two outer pieces and open at one end, providing a channel for the slide-seal. The seal-insert is attached to the toner hopper of the toner cartridge, and the slide-seal is slid into or out of position in the seal-insert to seal or unseal the opening of the toner hopper, creating a reusable leakproof seal system. For ease of placing the seal-insert in the toner hopper, the ends of the outer pieces opposite the slot openings in the tape layer may be bent and fused together, then cut into a shape extending to a point. The slide-seal may be a magnetized flexible strip so it attracts toner and further improves the seal. It may also be provided with a handle for ease of operation. For toner hoppers with wider openings, the width of the seal-insert is increased but the slots remain the same size. The increased width of the seal-insert is furnished with a removable tool to keep the seal-insert rigid as it is placed into position on the toner hopper.

Abstract translation: 墨粉盒密封插入和滑动密封，用于装运和运输重新填充的墨粉盒。 密封插入件由两个开槽的矩形条或材料片组成。 弹性双面泡沫胶带的中间件或一层夹在两个开槽件之间，将它们保持在一起使得它们的槽对准。 带被构造成使得其还具有比两个外部件中的槽宽且在一端开口的槽，为滑动密封提供通道。 密封插入件附接到调色剂盒的调色剂料斗，并且滑动密封件滑入或离开密封插入件中的位置以密封或开封调色剂料斗的开口，形成可重复使用的防漏密封系统。 为了便于将密封插入件放置在调色剂料斗中，与带层中的槽口相对的外部件的端部可以弯曲并熔合在一起，然后切割成延伸到一个点的形状。 滑动密封可以是磁化的柔性条，因此它吸引调色剂并进一步改善密封。 它也可以设置有便于操作的手柄。 对于具有较宽开口的调色剂料斗，密封插入件的宽度增加，但槽的尺寸保持不变。 密封插入件的增加的宽度配备有可移除的工具，以在其被放置在调色剂漏斗上的适当位置时保持密封插入件刚性。

公开(公告)号：US5566594A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US147493

申请日：1993-11-05

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: B23P15/24 ,  B26F1/44 ,  B21K5/20

CPC classification number: B23P15/24 ,  B26F1/44 ,  B26F1/40 ,  B26F2001/4463

Abstract: A re-rulable steel rule die frame is made from metal. Slots are cut in the metal die frame for receiving the blades of the steel rule. In one embodiment, the frame is a block of metal and the slots are cut such that the slots do not go completely through the frame. The blades are placed in the slots to form the desired cutting configuration. The edges of the blades opposite the cutting edges rest on the metal bottoms of the slots. The corners or ends of the blades are joined by welding, brazing or soldering without danger of burning the metal frame. In another embodiment, computer-directed laser beams cut precise slots in multiple layers of metal. The multiple layers are then joined together so the slots align, providing a precisely cut metal-framed steel rule die of a thickness able to withstand repeated stress. A modification of this embodiment allows the cut material to fall through the die. The desired shape is precisely cut in each frame layer, forming openings through each layer. The layers are joined together so the openings align. The steel rule blades are brazed to the metal frame layers around the perimeter of the formed opening. When the material is cut it falls through the frame. As an alternative to the openings, compressed air ejection system is used to remove the cut work piece from the die frame.

Abstract translation: 重金属规则模具框架由金属制成。 在金属模架中切割槽，用于接收钢规的刀片。 在一个实施例中，框架是金属块，并且槽被切割成使得槽不完全穿过框架。 将刀片放置在槽中以形成所需的切割配置。 与切割刃相对的刀片的边缘搁置在槽的金属底部。 刀片的角部或端部通过焊接，钎焊或焊接连接，而不会燃烧金属框架。 在另一个实施例中，计算机引导的激光束切割多层金属中的精确槽。 然后将多个层接合在一起，使得槽对准，从而提供可承受重复应力的厚度的精确切割的金属框架钢规则模具。 该实施例的修改允许切割材料通过模具落下。 期望的形状在每个框架层中被精确地切割，形成通过每一层的开口。 这些层被连接在一起，使得开口对准。 钢规则刀片围绕形成的开口的周边钎焊到金属框架层。 当材料被切割时，它通过框架落下。 作为开口的替代方案，使用压缩空气喷射系统来从模具框架移除切割的工件。

公开(公告)号：US5402207A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-28

申请号：US175568

申请日：1993-12-30

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/757 ,  G03G15/751

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the bore in the plastic bushing of a plastic gear attached to a photoreceptor drum in a toner cartridge is enlarged. A metal bushing is inserted within the plastic bushing and allows the gear to rotate around the drum shaft without wearing as quickly. The metal bushing, by pressing against the metal spring-clip contact, ensures the electrical ground connection between the drum and stationary drum shaft. In a second embodiment, the entire gear is manufactured from metal. A conductive joining material, metal prongs, or knurls on the outer surface of the metal bushing contact or scratch into the inner wall of the drum and provide the electrical ground connection between the inner wall of the photoreceptor drum and the drum shaft. On the nonconductive gear side of the drum, the hole in the cartridge wall which receives the gear shaft is lined with a bushing to prevent wear. A gear aligner device which extends into the gear shaft may be alternatively used at this location to align the gear correctly and prevent deforming of the hole in the cartridge wall.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中，附着在调色剂盒中的感光鼓的塑料齿轮的塑料衬套中的孔被扩大。 金属衬套插入塑料衬套内，并允许齿轮围绕鼓轴转动，而不会像前面那样快速穿戴。 金属衬套通过压靠金属弹簧夹接头确保滚筒和固定鼓轴之间的电接地连接。 在第二实施例中，整个齿轮由金属制成。 在金属套管的外表面上的导电接合材料，金属尖头或滚花接触或划伤到滚筒的内壁中，并提供感光鼓的内壁和鼓轴之间的电接地连接。 在鼓的非导电齿轮侧，容纳齿轮轴的筒壁中的孔衬有衬套以防磨损。 可以在该位置替代地使用延伸到齿轮轴的齿轮对准器装置来正确对准齿轮，并防止筒壁中的孔变形。

公开(公告)号：US5367364A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-22

申请号：US63294

申请日：1993-05-19

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin ,  Jeffrey B. Graber

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin ,  Jeffrey B. Graber

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: G03G21/1814 ,  G03G15/0216 ,  G03G21/1867 ,  G03G2221/183

Abstract: A spring-contact device which prevents the primary charge roller of a toner cartridge assembly from shifting back and forth and aids in providing the roller with an electrostatic charge. The device is made from a thin piece of electrically conductive material and comprises a long portion and a short portion bent from the long portion at an approximately right angle. The short portion has a hole in it for fitting over the hub on the charge roller mount in the toner cartridge assembly. The long portion presses against an endpost of the roller, maintaining a spring-contact. A spring-contact device is placed at each end of the charge roller such that the roller is held between the long portions of the spring-contact device by opposing forces. On the side of the cartridge assembly through which the charge is provided, the short portion of the spring-contact device is pressed against the conductive plate on the charge roller mount, thereby providing a charge to the roller from the conductive plate to the endpost of the roller. On the side of the cartridge assembly opposite the side through which the charge is provided, the spring-contact device is coated with an insulated material.

Abstract translation: 弹簧接触装置，其防止调色剂盒组件的主充电辊来回移动并有助于给辊提供静电电荷。 该装置由薄的导电材料制成，并且包括从长部分以大致直角弯曲的长部分和短部分。 短部分在其中具有孔，用于装配在调色剂盒组件上的充电辊安装件上的毂上。 长部分压靠辊的端柱，保持弹簧接触。 弹簧接触装置放置在充电辊的每个端部处，使得辊通过相反的力保持在弹簧接触装置的长部分之间。 在墨盒组件的通过其提供电荷的一侧上，弹簧接触装置的短部分被压靠在充电辊安装件上的导电板上，从而从辊子的导电板向端子 滚筒。 在墨盒组件的与提供电荷的一侧相对的一侧上，弹簧接触装置涂有绝缘材料。

公开(公告)号：US5468400A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-21

申请号：US236374

申请日：1994-05-02

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin

IPC: C10M169/04 ,  G03G21/00 ,  C10M103/00

CPC classification number: C10M169/04 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/0005 ,  C10M2201/003 ,  C10M2201/0403 ,  C10M2201/0433 ,  C10M2201/102 ,  C10M2201/14 ,  C10M2207/125 ,  C10M2207/126 ,  C10M2207/129 ,  C10N2210/02 ,  C10N2240/00 ,  C10N2240/22 ,  C10N2240/30 ,  C10N2240/50 ,  C10N2240/52 ,  C10N2240/54 ,  C10N2240/56 ,  C10N2240/58 ,  C10N2240/60 ,  C10N2240/66

Abstract: A padding powder suspension or slurry and method for applying a padding powder for lubricating components of printing, copy and facsimile machines such as the photoreceptor drum, photoreceptor belt, wiper and doctor blade. The padding powder is comprised of a mica-group mineral or a mixture of a mica-group mineral and calcium stearate. The method comprises mixing the padding powder with a solvent, for example alcohol, to form a different substance. The mica-group mineral is inert so it does not dissolve in the alcohol. A suspension agent or surfactant may also be mixed with the padding powder and alcohol to keep the padding powder suspended in the alcohol for a longer period of time. The resulting suspension or slurry is then applied on the components. The suspension or slurry may easily be applied with brushes, spray devices, sponge materials or a soft cloth. After the suspension or slurry is evenly applied on the components, the solvent and suspension agent evaporates and the padding powder dries to a thin residue. The result is an evenly distributed lubricant in the correct amount for optimum performance of the component, with no mess or waste of padding powder.

Abstract translation: 一种填充粉末悬浮液或浆料以及用于润滑印刷，复印和传真机如感光鼓，感光带，擦拭器和刮刀的组分的填充粉末的方法。 填充粉末由云母族矿物或云母族矿物和硬脂酸钙的混合物组成。 该方法包括将填充粉末与溶剂（例如醇）混合以形成不同的物质。 云母族矿物质是惰性的，因此它不溶于酒精。 还可以将悬浮剂或表面活性剂与填料粉末和醇混合，以将填料粉末保持在酒精中更长时间。 然后将所得悬浮液或浆液施加在组分上。 悬浮液或浆液可以容易地用刷子，喷雾装置，海绵材料或软布施加。 将悬浮液或浆料均匀地施加在组分上之后，溶剂和悬浮剂蒸发，并将填料粉末干燥成薄的残留物。 结果是均匀分布的润滑剂以正确的量用于组件的最佳性能，没有混乱或浪费填料粉末。

公开(公告)号：US5444516A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-22

申请号：US234236

申请日：1994-04-28

Applicant: Steven B. Michlin ,  Dick D. Irwin

Inventor： Steven B. Michlin ,  Dick D. Irwin

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/751 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/1657 ,  G03G2221/183

Abstract: A sleeve for the shaft section of a plastic drum axle used in toner cartridges for printing, copy and facsimile machines to rotatively support the photoreceptor drum. The sleeve is made of strong plastic or metal and is sized to snugly fit around the shaft section. Glue may be used to further secure the sleeve to the shaft section. The sleeve is slid onto the drum axle shaft section and abuts against the drum axle attach section. The sleeve has a length and an outside diameter which allow the sleeve to snugly fit in the gear piece of the photoreceptor drum, eliminating the clearance between the shaft section and gear piece passage. In this way the gear piece and photoreceptor drum are rotatively supported on the drum axle along nearly the entire length of the shaft section, preventing the photoreceptor drum from wobbling during operation and rotation.

Abstract translation: 用于打印，复印和传真机的墨粉盒中用于旋转地支撑感光鼓的塑料鼓轴的轴部分的套筒。 套筒由坚固的塑料或金属制成，其尺寸适合贴合在轴部分周围。 可以使用胶水来进一步将套筒固定到轴部。 套筒滑动到鼓轮轴部分上并与鼓轮轴附接部分抵接。 套筒具有允许套筒紧密地配合在感光鼓的齿轮件中的长度和外径，消除了轴部分和齿轮件通道之间的间隙。 以这种方式，齿轮片和感光鼓沿着轴部分的几乎整个长度可旋转地支撑在鼓轴上，防止感光鼓在操作和旋转期间摆动。