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Ribbon cassette with releasable locking mechanism

US4605325A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1985
Grant dateAug 12, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J33/52
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ribbon cassette incorporates a locking mechanism which acts to prevent both rotational spool movement and axial displacement or "treeing" of the coils of ribbon wound on a single flange supply spool prior to mounting for use in a typewriter. The locking mechanism is automatically released when the cassette is mounted for use in a typewriter or like machine.

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