18210147. TONER CARTRIDGE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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TONER CARTRIDGE

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKASHI Kimura of Tokyo (JP)

GO Torii of Kanagawa (JP)

YASUYUKI Egami of Tokyo (JP)

TONER CARTRIDGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18210147 titled 'TONER CARTRIDGE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a toner cartridge that has a toner accommodating unit with two accommodating portions and a light transmitting portion. The unit has end portions in two directions, with a discharge opening in the first accommodating portion and a receiving opening in the second accommodating portion. The incident and emergent surfaces of the light transmitting portion are closer to one end portion than the other in the second direction and are exposed to the outside of the cartridge.

  • The toner cartridge has a toner accommodating unit with two accommodating portions.
  • The unit has end portions in two directions, with a discharge opening in the first accommodating portion and a receiving opening in the second accommodating portion.
  • The light transmitting portion of the cartridge has an incident surface and an emergent surface.
  • The incident and emergent surfaces are positioned closer to one end portion than the other in the second direction.
  • The incident and emergent surfaces are exposed to the outside of the cartridge.

Potential Applications

  • This toner cartridge design can be used in various types of printers and copiers that use toner.
  • It can be applied in both home and office environments.

Problems Solved

  • The toner accommodating unit with two accommodating portions allows for efficient storage and distribution of toner.
  • The positioning of the discharge and receiving openings ensures proper flow of toner within the cartridge.
  • The exposed incident and emergent surfaces facilitate the transmission of light for various functions within the cartridge.

Benefits

  • The toner cartridge design allows for easy installation and replacement.
  • The efficient storage and distribution of toner ensure optimal printing and copying performance.
  • The exposed incident and emergent surfaces enable effective use of light for functions like toner level detection and error detection.


Original Abstract Submitted

A toner cartridge includes a toner accommodating unit including first and second accommodating portions and includes a light transmitting portion having an incident surface and an emergent surface. The toner accommodating unit includes first and second end portions with respect to a first direction and includes third and fourth end portions with respect to a second direction crossing the first direction. The first accommodating portion is provided with a discharge opening, and the second accommodating portion is provided with a receiving opening. The discharge opening and the receiving opening are positioned closer to the third end portion than to the fourth end portion in the second direction. The incident surface and the emergent surface are provided in positions closer to the fourth end portion than to the third end portion in the second direction and are exposed to an outside of the cartridge.

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