Patent · US Expired

Tape cassette

US5350243A · kind A · utility

118Cited by
12References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1993
Grant dateSep 27, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 6, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J32/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tape cassette accommodating a tape-shaped member has an accommodation case and a cover for covering the accommodation case. On the accommodation case, an exit slit is formed, the tape-shaped member being fed out of the tape cassette through the exit slit. On the accommodation case, a protruded portion is formed at the exit slit, the protruded portion is protruded by a predetermined amount in the feeding direction of the tape-shaped member and extending along the exit slit. Further, a pair of snapping members are provided on one of the cover member and the accommodation case, while receiving member Is provided on the other for receiving the snapping members so as to fix the cover member onto the accommodation case.

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