Patent ID: 8588659
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner cartridge for use in an image forming device, comprising: a housing having a reservoir for containing toner therein, the housing having an exit port in fluid communication with the reservoir; a shutter positioned at the exit port that is movable between an open position to permit toner from the reservoir to pass out of the exit port and a closed position to prevent toner from passing out of the exit port, the shutter being biased toward the closed position; a linkage operatively connected to the shutter to open the shutter upon being actuated by a first engagement feature in the image forming device, the linkage including a first linkage member positioned to receive the first engagement feature and a second linkage member connected to the shutter; and an interlock operatively engaged with the linkage and biased toward a locked position preventing the second linkage member from opening the shutter but permitting the first linkage member to move relative to the second linkage member, the interlock being movable to an unlocked position upon being actuated by a second engagement feature in the image forming device that permits the second linkage member to open the shutter when the first linkage member is actuated by the first engagement feature.