Tape supply cartridge
US4557617A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tape supply cartridge for supplying tape and ribbon to a lettering apparatus having a mechanism for creating a lettering force and a mechanism for positioning a character to be lettered into lettering position. The cartridge includes an improved device for advancing and assuring alignment of the tape. The cartridge also includes a mechanism for preventing the ribbon supply spool from free wheeling and improved structure for interfacing with the lettering machine to advance the tape.
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