Connection structure for coupling with toner cartridge
US12085885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1657
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example connection structure to couple with a toner cartridge includes a connector to be located at a driving position to contact a coupler provided in a toner cartridge, or a tilting position to be tilt with respect to the driving position, and a position maintaining portion to maintain the connector at the tilting position when the connector is separate from the coupler. The connector located at the tilting position is tilted toward a direction opposite to a direction in which the coupler moves when making contact with the connector.
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