摘要 |
Refill mechanism for filling toner powder from a refill container (86) into a toner reservoir (10) of a copier or printer, comprising: a refill opening formed in the top of the toner reservoir (10); a drawer (12) slideable between an open position and a closed position for opening and closing the refill opening; a spout (18) formed on the refill container (86) and closed by a slide (16); and a mounting structure (14) for mounting the spout (18) on the toner reservoir (10) in a position above the refill opening, such that the slide (16) is engaged in a recess of the drawer (12) and, when the drawer is moved into the open position, is moved together With the drawer for opening the spout (16), so that the toner powder drops into the toner reservoir,
characterized in that the top surface of the slide (16) is covered by a foil (76) which projects over the trailing edge of the slide, as viewed In the direction of the opening movement, and overlaps the adjacent edge of the recess of the drawer (12). |