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

摘要

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 actuation linkage moves the electrical connector between the retracted position and the operative position.

主权项

1. A replaceable unit for use in an electrophotographic image forming device, comprising:
a housing having a top, a bottom, a front and a rear positioned between a first side and a second side of the housing, the housing has a reservoir for holding toner; an electrical connector mounted on the housing, the electrical connector 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 mounted on the housing, the electrical connector is tucked into a portion of the housing when the electrical connector is in the retracted position, the electrical connector is exposed to permit the electrical contact to contact the corresponding electrical contact in the image forming device when the electrical connector is in the operative position; and a linkage operatively connected to the electrical connector, the linkage includes an engagement surface that is accessible on an exterior of the housing to receive an actuation force, wherein movement of the linkage moves the electrical connector between the retracted position and the operative position.