Patents by Inventor Likun Zeng
Likun Zeng has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20250013194Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process cartridge. The process cartridge includes a drum unit, including a photosensitive drum; a developing unit, including a developing roller, where the developing unit is capable of moving relative to the drum unit between a first position where the developing roller is in contact with the photosensitive drum and a second position where the developing roller is separated from the photosensitive drum; a first force-receiving part, configured to receive a rotational driving force to be transmitted to the photosensitive drum; a second force-receiving part, configured to receive the rotational driving force to be transmitted to the developing roller; and a driving-side end cover, where the driving-side end cover includes a hole and a notch portion, a portion of the first force-receiving part is exposed through the hole, and a portion of the second force-receiving part is exposed through the notch portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Baosheng ZHONG, Jialu YU, Yinghao LI, Likun ZENG, Qin LUO, Qijie LIANG, Yang JIN, Roujuan CHEN, Yu CHEN, Hailong MA, Jingna XING
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Publication number: 20240402644Abstract: A developing cartridge includes: a cartridge containing a developer and including a first side wall and a second side wall positioned opposite to each other along a first direction; a power reception member configured to receive a driving power and positioned at the first side wall; a developing roller rotatable about a first axis extending in the first direction; and an activation member including a movable member and a detection protrusion positioned at the second side wall. The movable member rotates around a second axis in a second direction, the first direction and the second direction intersect with each other, and the detection protrusion moves as the movable member moves.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Geming DING, Tiansheng PENG, Hao YANG, Shuchun DAI, Likun ZENG
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Publication number: 20240393741Abstract: The present disclosure provides a developing cartridge. The developing cartridge includes a developing roller; a developing frame, where the developing frame includes a cartridge body, a driving-end cover and a conductive-end cover, the driving-end cover is at an end of the cartridge body along a length direction of the cartridge body, and the conductive-end cover is at another end of the cartridge body along the length direction of the cartridge body; a separation contact part; a tension spring; a force-receiving part, where the force-receiving part is configured to receive and transmit a driving force to rotate the developing roller; and an electrode assembly, where the electrode assembly is at an inner side of the conductive-end cover and electrically connected to an end of the developing roller; and an opening is formed on the conductive-end cover, and a portion of the electrode assembly is exposed through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Wenjie ZHAO, Likun ZENG, Xinyu WU, Qin LUO, Junyu TAO, Hailong MA, Haoli HUANG, Mingdong CHEN, Xiaoming LIANG, Yang JIN
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Publication number: 20240295837Abstract: A developing cartridge includes a casing configured to accommodate developer and having a first side and a second side oppositely arranged in a first direction, and a third side and a fourth side oppositely arranged in the second direction, the first direction and the second direction being intersected with each other. The developing cartridge further includes a developing roller, positioned at the third side, for rotating around a first axis extending in the first direction; a coupling, positioned at the first side, for receiving driving-force output from an image forming device to rotate; a driving surface, inclined to the first direction, including a first driving surface and a second driving surface; a detected part, at least partially positioned at the second side, for moving according to rotation of the coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Xinyu WU, Yuan LIU, Qin LUO, Hao YANG, Chen CHENG, Wenjie ZHAO, Junyu TAO, Yu CHEN, Baosheng ZHONG, Mingdong CHEN, Yinghao LI, Likun ZENG, Yongdi CHEN, Luofa SU, Haoli HUANG
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Publication number: 20240288795Abstract: A toner cartridge detachably installed in an electronic imaging device is provided. The electronic imaging device includes a developer replenishing device that includes a developer receiving component and the developer receiving component includes a movable connection component and a receiving port. The toner cartridge includes a cartridge body used for storing developer and a toner discharge structure connected to a toner discharge end of the cartridge body for discharging the developer from the toner cartridge. The toner discharge structure includes a fixed toner discharge plate, a guide component and a toner outlet. The guide component has a first end component and a second end component. The toner discharge structure further includes a holding component. When the toner cartridge is installed in the electronic imaging device, the connection component moves from the guide component to the holding component relative to the guide component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2021Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Qin LUO, Jianxin CAO, Yue PAN, Qijie LIANG, Likun ZENG
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Patent number: 12038714Abstract: A developing cartridge and an electronic imaging apparatus, where the developing cartridge is detachable installed in the electronic imaging apparatus, and includes a cartridge, a power reception member, a rotary member and an activation member; the cartridge includes a first side wall and a second side wall provided opposite to each other along a first direction, where a power reception member is located at the first side wall, a rotary member is installed between the first side wall and the second side wall, one end of the rotary member is provided with a first gear, and the other end of the rotary member is provided with a second gear, an activation member is located at the second side wall; and the activation member includes a movable member and a trigger part provided at the movable member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: NINESTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Geming Ding, Tiansheng Peng, Hao Yang, Shuchun Dai, Likun Zeng
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Publication number: 20240152075Abstract: The present disclosure provides a toner cartridge, detachably installed in an electronic image-forming apparatus. The electronic image-forming apparatus includes a developer replenishing apparatus; the developer replenishing apparatus includes a developer receiving portion; the developer receiving portion includes a receiving opening; and the receiving opening is disposed with a blocking piece for sealing the receiving opening. The toner cartridge includes a toner cartridge body configured to store developer; and a toner outlet structure connected to a toner outlet end of the toner cartridge body and configured to discharge the developer in the toner cartridge body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Xinyu WU, Likun ZENG, Qijie LIANG, Wenjun YU, Mengyuan LIU
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Publication number: 20240111245Abstract: A processing cartridge can be detachably installed in an electronic image forming device, where a protrusion capable of extending and retracting along a vertical direction is disposed inside the electronic image forming device. The processing cartridge includes a toner container and a waste toner container; and a movable element disposed at the lower side of the processing cartridge. The processing cartridge further includes a detachment preventing portion; the movable element is disposed with an abutting portion; and the abutting portion is capable of being abutted against the detachment preventing portion to prevent the movable element being disengaged. The processing cartridge further includes an elastic element; and the elastic element is configured to move the movable element toward the lower side of the processing cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Shuchun DAI, Geming DING, Likun ZENG, Lianjun WU, Qin LUO, Kun LI
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Patent number: 11853003Abstract: A process cartridge is provided. The process cartridge is detachably mounted in an image formation apparatus configured with a power output unit that is swingable, an outer circumference of the power output unit contains a recessed portion. The process cartridge includes: a power receiving unit, comprising a wheel hub and a power receiving member connected with the wheel hub, the power receiving member being engaged with the power output unit to receive a driving force; where the wheel hub comprises a hollow cylinder portion accommodating the power output unit; where the power receiving member includes a fixing protrusion, the fixing protrusion is engaged with the recessed portion of the power output unit to receive the driving force; where the power receiving unit further comprises a bias part, the bias part applies a bias force to drive the power output unit to move to engage with the fixing protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: NINESTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Likun Zeng, Lai Luo, Qijie Liang
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Publication number: 20230350341Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process cartridge. The process cartridge includes a cartridge body; a photosensitive drum, rotatably disposed at the cartridge body; a developing roller, rotatably disposed at the cartridge body; a force receiving unit, where the force receiving unit is disposed at an end of the cartridge body and configured to be engaged with a driving unit of an electronic image-forming apparatus to receive a driving force outputted by the driving unit; and a pressing part, where the pressing part is fixedly disposed at the cartridge body and at a same end of the cartridge body as the force receiving unit, and configured to press the driving unit to make the driving unit to be coaxially-aligned; and a distance between the pressing part and an axis of the photosensitive drum is unchanged in displacement during an engagement process of the force receiving unit and the driving unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Qin LUO, Likun ZENG, Geming DING, Jianxin CAO, Shuchun DAI, Zhizheng JIA, Lianjun WU, Wenjun YU, Weichen LIU, Qijie LIANG, Hailong MA, Weizhi ZHANG, Qingfei PENG
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Publication number: 20230213886Abstract: A developing cartridge and an electronic imaging apparatus, where the developing cartridge is detachable installed in the electronic imaging apparatus, and includes a cartridge, a power reception member, a rotary member and an activation member; the cartridge includes a first side wall and a second side wall provided opposite to each other along a first direction, where a power reception member is located at the first side wall, a rotary member is installed between the first side wall and the second side wall, one end of the rotary member is provided with a first gear, and the other end of the rotary member is provided with a second gear, an activation member is located at the second side wall; and the activation member includes a movable member and a trigger part provided at the movable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Geming DING, Tiansheng PENG, Hao YANG, Shuchun DAI, Likun ZENG
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Patent number: 11635728Abstract: A developing cartridge and an electronic imaging apparatus, where the developing cartridge is detachable installed in the electronic imaging apparatus, and includes a cartridge, a power reception member, a rotary member and an activation member; the cartridge includes a first side wall and a second side wall provided opposite to each other along a first direction, where a power reception member is located at the first side wall, a rotary member is installed between the first side wall and the second side wall, one end of the rotary member is provided with a first gear, and the other end of the rotary member is provided with a second gear, an activation member is located at the second side wall; and the activation member includes a movable member and a trigger part provided at the movable member.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: NINESTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Geming Ding, Tiansheng Peng, Hao Yang, Shuchun Dai, Likun Zeng
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Publication number: 20230068392Abstract: A process cartridge is provided. The process cartridge is detachably mounted in an image formation apparatus configured with a power output unit that is swingable, an outer circumference of the power output unit contains a recessed portion. The process cartridge includes: a power receiving unit, comprising a wheel hub and a power receiving member connected with the wheel hub, the power receiving member being engaged with the power output unit to receive a driving force; where the wheel hub comprises a hollow cylinder portion accommodating the power output unit; where the power receiving member includes a fixing protrusion, the fixing protrusion is engaged with the recessed portion of the power output unit to receive the driving force; where the power receiving unit further comprises a bias part, the bias part applies a bias force to drive the power output unit to move to engage with the fixing protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Likun ZENG, Lai LUO, Qijie LIANG
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Patent number: 11513469Abstract: Power receiving unit and process cartridge are provided. The power receiving unit of a process cartridge is detachably mounted in an image formation apparatus configured with a power output unit that is swingable. An outer circumference of the power output unit contains a recessed portion, and the power receiving unit is engaged with the power output unit to receive a driving force. The power receiving unit includes a protrusion. The protrusion is disposed inside the power receiving unit. The protrusion is engaged with the recessed portion of the power output unit to receive the driving force. When the power receiving unit moves along an axial direction thereof and is in a contact engagement with the power output unit, the protrusion abuts against a front end of the power output unit to cause the power output unit to be tilted and swung.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: NINESTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Likun Zeng, Lai Luo, Qijie Liang
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Publication number: 20220350291Abstract: A processing cartridge, detachably installed in an electronic image forming device that includes a first pushing element and a second pushing element. The processing cartridge includes a developing roller and a first housing supporting the developing roller; a photo-sensitive drum and a second housing supporting the photo-sensitive drum; a first force receiving element, configured to be abutted against the second pushing element to separate the developing roller from the photo-sensitive drum; and a second force receiving element, configured to be abutted against the first pushing element for enabling the second force receiving element to push the first force receiving element to rotate about an axis. A rotation axis of the first force receiving portion is substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the processing cartridge is installed into or taken out of the electronic image forming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Shuchun DAI, Geming DING, Likun ZENG, Lianjun WU, Qin LUO, Kun LI
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Publication number: 20220171324Abstract: A developing cartridge and an electronic imaging apparatus, where the developing cartridge is detachable installed in the electronic imaging apparatus, and includes a cartridge, a power reception member, a rotary member and an activation member; the cartridge includes a first side wall and a second side wall provided opposite to each other along a first direction, where a power reception member is located at the first side wall, a rotary member is installed between the first side wall and the second side wall, one end of the rotary member is provided with a first gear, and the other end of the rotary member is provided with a second gear, an activation member is located at the second side wall; and the activation member includes a movable member and a trigger part provided at the movable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: GEMING DING, TIANSHENG PENG, HAO YANG, SHUCHUN DAI, LIKUN ZENG
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Patent number: 11334001Abstract: A toner discharging structure and a toner cartridge are provided. The toner discharging structure cooperatively couples with a cartridge body to form a toner cartridge used in an electronic imaging device. The toner discharging structure includes: an accelerating structure, blowing blades, a toner mixing unit, and a toner discharging unit. One end of the accelerating structure is connected to the cartridge body. The blowing blades are connected to another end of the accelerating structure to allow a rotation speed of the blowing blades greater than a rotation speed of the cartridge body. The toner mixing unit is connected to the cartridge body, for receiving wind generated by the blowing blades. The toner discharging unit includes a toner outlet connected to the toner mixing unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: NINESTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Qin Luo, Gerning Ding, Likun Zeng, Yuan Liu
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Patent number: 11256210Abstract: A processing cartridge is provided. The processing cartridge can be detachably mounted in an electronic imaging device including a driving component for transmitting rotating force. The processing cartridge includes a housing and a force receiving element. The force receiving element including force receiving parts is disposed at one side of the housing and is rotatably supported by the housing. The force receiving parts are disposed at an end portion of the force receiving element along a circumferential direction of the force receiving element and protrude in a direction of a rotation axis of the force receiving element. When the processing cartridge is mounted in the electronic imaging device along a predetermined mounting direction, the force receiving parts and the driving component are engaged with each other to transmit the force.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: NINESTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Qin Luo, Gerning Ding, Likun Zeng, Hui Cao, Miaoling Yang, Lianjun Wu, Shuchun Dai
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Publication number: 20210247718Abstract: Power receiving unit and process cartridge are provided. The power receiving unit of a process cartridge is detachably mounted in an image formation apparatus configured with a power output unit that is swingable. An outer circumference of the power output unit contains a recessed portion, and the power receiving unit is engaged with the power output unit to receive a driving force. The power receiving unit comprises a protrusion. The protrusion is disposed inside the power receiving unit. The protrusion is engaged with the recessed portion of the power output unit to receive the driving force. When the power receiving unit moves along an axial direction thereof and is in a contact engagement with the power output unit, the protrusion abuts against a front end of the power output unit to cause the power output unit to be tilted and swung.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Likun ZENG, Lai LUO, Qijie LIANG
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Publication number: 20210216037Abstract: A processing cartridge, detachably installed in an electronic image forming device that includes a first force applying element, is provided in the present disclosure. The processing cartridge includes a developing roller and a first housing supporting the developing roller; a photo-sensitive drum and a second housing supporting the photo-sensitive drum; a first force receiving element, contactable with the first force applying element; and a first elastic element, configured to maintain the first force receiving element in the first position state. The first force receiving element has a plurality of position states including a first position state and a second position state; when being in the first position state, the first force receiving element protrudes relative to the first housing; and when being in the second position state, the first force receiving element is closer to the first housing compared with the first position state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Shuchun DAI, Geming DING, Likun ZENG, Lianjun WU, Qin LUO, Kun LI