Toner cartridge having an openable and closeable opening and process cartridge having an openable and closeable opening

摘要

A process cartridge includes a first cartridge and a second cartridge. The first cartridge includes a frame, a first opening and closing member and a first operating member. The first opening and closing member is configured to open and close a first opening formed in the first wall. The second cartridge includes a housing, a second opening and closing member, a second operating member and a third operating member. The second opening and closing member is movable between an open position in which a second opening formed in the second wall is opened and a closed position in which the second opening is closed. The third operating member faces the second operating member spaced therebetween. When the second cartridge is attached to the first cartridge, the second operating member and the third operating member are integrally displaced via the first operating member.

主权项

1. A toner cartridge comprising:
a housing having a wall extending in a predetermined direction and configured to store toner; an opening and closing member movable between an open position in which an opening formed in the wall is opened and a closed position in which the opening is closed; a first operating member rotatable in conjunction with the opening and closing member and configured to rotate the opening and closing member between the open position and the closed position; and a second operating member configured to be rotatable and facing the first operating member with a space therebetween in an axial direction of the toner cartridge such that rotating of the second operating member is not directly transmitted to the first operating member, wherein the second operating member at least partially covers the first operating member.