Self unlocking feature for toner container shutter

Details Self unlocking feature for toner container shutter Self unlocking feature for toner container shutter

1998-10-14

1999-10-19

Royer, William

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

141346, 141351, 222DIG1, G03G 1508

Patent

active

059702915

ABSTRACT:
A container for storing a supply of particles for use in a developer unit of an electrophotographic printing machine is provided. The container is fittable to an adapter associated with the developer unit. The container includes a body and a cover. The body defines a chamber for storing particles therein. The body further defines an aperture in the periphery thereof. The cover is for use in covering the aperture. The container also includes a latching member having a latched position wherein said cover is fixedly positioned with respect to said body. The latching member also has an unlatched position wherein the cover is movable with respect to the body. The latching member is moved from the latched position to the unlatched position as the container is fitted into the adapter.

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