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Ink ribbon cassette

US5044794A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1989
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J33/26
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink ribbon cassette includes a supply side ribbon spool, a take-up side ribbon spool, a cassette case containing therein the supply side and take-up side ribbon spools and pivotably supporting at least the take-up side ribbon spool through a lever member and having an opening through which an outside feed tooth may mesh with the take-up side ribbon spool. A support portion provided in the opening for contacting the peripheral surface of the take-up side ribbon spool prevents the take-up side ribbon spool from protruding outwardly, and a biasing device impart a rotational force to the lever member so that the take-up side ribbon spool is urged against the support portion.

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