Patent ID: 7555250
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner cartridge removably attached to an image forming device, comprising: a container main body configured to contain toner and having a toner outlet; a shutter mechanism configured to open and close the toner outlet of the container main body; a separate lever rotatably connected to the container main body and configured to operate the shutter mechanism, the lever including a first engaging portion; a lever locking mechanism configured to lock the lever so as to be inoperative while the toner outlet is closed by way of the shutter mechanism; a lock releasing mechanism configured to unlock the lever which is locked by the lever locking mechanism in conjunction with installation of the container main body in the image forming device; and a prevention mechanism configured to prevent the container main body from being taken out of the image forming device while the container main body is installed in the image forming device and the toner outlet is open.