CARTRIDGE Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC G03G15/08 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: detection element may be protected against damages as the result of collision with an external element. Cartridge 7 comprises primary gear 45, mixer 16 and detected turning element 50. Primary gear 45 lies on the opposite side of chamber 14 for the developer allocation relative to the right side wall 41 and is adapted to receive a driving force from outside. Mixer 16 is adapted to rotate under the action of a driving force received by primary gear 45. Detected turning element 50 is arranged on the opposite side of chamber 14 for the developer allocation relative to the left side wall 42 and includes detected part 70 made with the possibility of detection by external light-sensitive sensor 92.

EFFECT: detection element 50 is adapted to extend leftward to the left side wall 42 and to move rightward relative to the left side wall 42 by transmitting the driving force onto it received by primary gear 45 via mixer 16.

17 cl, 20 dwg