Cartridge split rail clip
A reinforcing clip for use in the toner cartridge remanufacturing industry is disclosed. The reinforcing clip secures a magnetic roller section as it is positioned on a toner hoper reservoir of a toner cartridge. The toner hopper reservoir has a limited amount of space available to mount such a clip. The present invention provides a securing force which is about perpendicular to the fastening force of the reinforcing clip's two securing legs.
1 . A reinforcing clip used to secure a seam created from the joining of a toner hopper reservoir with a magnetic roller section of a toner cartridge, the clip comprising:
a first securing leg connected to a second securing leg by a connecting member,
said second securing leg further comprising an elongated arm
wherein said elongated arm provides a downward force about perpendicular to a securing force applied by said first securing leg towards said second securing leg when said clip is installed on said toner hopper reservoir.
2 . The clip of claim 1 wherein said second securing leg further comprises a securing protrusion.
3 . The clip of claim 2 wherein said securing protrusion is a barb.
4 . The clip of claim 3 wherein said barb is triangular shaped.
5 . The clip of claim 1 wherein said first securing leg further comprises a securing protrusion.
6 . The clip of claim 5 wherein said securing protrusion is a barb.
7 . The clip of claim 6 wherein said barb is triangular shaped.
8 . The clip of claim 1 wherein said clip is metal.
9 . The clip of claim 8 wherein said clip is aluminum.
10 . The clip of claim 8 wherein said clip is steel.
11 . The clip of claim 1 wherein said clip is plastic.
12 . A remanufactured toner cartridge comprising:
a magnetic roller section and a toner hopper reservoir, said magnetic roller section secured against said toner hopper reservoir by a reinforcing clip said clip further comprising a first securing leg connected to a second securing leg by a connecting member, said second securing leg further comprising an elongated arm wherein said elongated arm provides a downward force about perpendicular to a securing force applied by said first securing leg towards said second securing leg when said clip is installed on said toner hopper reservoir.
13 . The cartridge of claim 12 wherein said second securing leg of said reinforcing clip further comprises a securing protrusion
14 . The cartridge of claim 13 wherein said securing protrusion is a barb.
15 . The cartridge of claim 14 wherein said barb is triangular shaped.
16 . The cartridge of claim 12 wherein said first securing leg of said reinforcing clip further comprises a securing protrusion
17 . The cartridge of claim 16 wherein said securing protrusion is a barb.
18 . The cartridge of claim 17 wherein said barb is triangular shaped.