Replaceable unit for an electrophotographic image forming device having a retractable electrical connector

A replaceable unit for an electrophotographic image forming device according to one example includes a housing having a toner reservoir. An electrical connector mounted on the housing is movable between a retracted position and an operative position. The electrical connector includes an electrical c...

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Main Authors Martin, Kyle Bradley, Carpenter, Brian Scott, Williamson, Randal Scott
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 03.12.2019
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CINEMATOGRAPHY
CURRENT COLLECTORS
ELECTRICITY
ELECTROGRAPHY
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY
HOLOGRAPHY
LINE CONNECTORS
MAGNETOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICS
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Summary:A replaceable unit for an electrophotographic image forming device according to one example includes a housing having a toner reservoir. An electrical connector mounted on the housing is movable between a retracted position and an operative position. The electrical connector includes an electrical contact for contacting a corresponding electrical contact in the image forming device. The electrical contact is electrically connected to processing circuitry on the housing. In the retracted position, the electrical connector is tucked into a portion of the housing. In the operative position, the electrical connector is exposed to permit the electrical contact to contact the corresponding electrical contact in the image forming device. A linkage is operatively connected to the electrical connector and includes an engagement surface accessible on an exterior of the housing to receive an actuation force. Movement of the linkage moves the electrical connector between the retracted position and the operative position.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201916547700