TONER CARTRIDGE WITH LOCK MECHANISM

摘要

A toner cartridge (1) with a lock mechanism comprises a main body for containing developer. The main body is provided with a top cover (6) and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is used to lock or unlock, in an imaging unit, the toner cartridge (1). The lock mechanism comprises a handle (2) hinged with the top cover (6), a gear (3) fixedly connected with the handle (2), a reciprocating lock rod (4) and a torsion spring (12) making the handle (2) reset automatically. A rack (5) is provided on the lock rod (4) to engage with the gear (3). The toner cartridge can be locked or unlocked by manual pull and resetting of the spring, which simplifies the mounting and dismounting of the toner cartridge.