18512899. CARTRIDGE, SUPPLY CONTAINER, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
CARTRIDGE, SUPPLY CONTAINER, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Takarada of Kanagawa (JP)
CARTRIDGE, SUPPLY CONTAINER, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18512899 titled 'CARTRIDGE, SUPPLY CONTAINER, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a cartridge for an image forming apparatus that receives toner from a supply container and includes a shutter member and a locking member that allows movement of the shutter member using electric power from the main body.
- Cartridge designed to attach to image forming apparatus main body
- Receives toner from a supply container through a supply port
- Shutter member covers the supply port
- Locking member moves from lock to unlock position to allow shutter member movement using electric power
Potential Applications
- Printers
- Photocopiers
- Fax machines
Problems Solved
- Secure toner supply
- Controlled access to toner
- Prevents toner spillage
Benefits
- Efficient toner management
- Easy cartridge replacement
- Enhanced printer performance
Original Abstract Submitted
A cartridge is configured to be attachable to a main body of an image forming apparatus and configured to receive toner supplied from a supply container. The cartridge includes a supply port configured to receive the toner supplied from the supply container, a shutter member configured to cover the supply port, and a locking member. The locking member is moved from a lock position to an unlock position to allow movement of the shutter member by using electric power supplied from the main body.
