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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2024
Zhuhai Pantum Electronics Co., Ltd., Zhuhai, CN;
Zhuhai Pantum Electronics Co., Ltd., Zhuhai, CN;
Abstract
An adapter is installed on a cartridge detachably disposed on a main body of an image forming apparatus. The main body includes a first conductive contact and a protective structure. The protective structure is disposed on a rear frame of the main body. The protective structure includes a protective element. When the cartridge is not inserted into the main body, the protective element is in a first position to protect the first conductive contact. The cartridge includes a housing, an accommodation part, and a second conductive contact. The accommodation part is disposed on the housing. The second conductive contact is used to electrically connect with the first conductive contact. The adapter includes a pressing element that is used to cooperate with the protective structure.
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