High capacity ribbon supply arrangement
US4657418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J35/14
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ribbon supply arrangement for a printer is provided with a first ribbon supply portion having supply and take-up reels therein, the ribbon being provided to a second ribbon supply portion which is installed on a carriage of the printer. In one embodiment, the first ribbon supply portion is pivotally coupled to the second ribbon supply portion, and also pivotally coupled to a pivot coupling on the frame of the printer such that the bulk of the weight of the first ribbon supply portion, including the ribbon supply therein is borne by the frame, and not the print carriage. In a further embodiment, the first ribbon supply portion is provided with a large supply reel and a plurality of take-up reels.
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