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Ink ribbon mechanism

US5527119A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1995
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J35/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pair of feed rollers for sending an ink ribbon into a ribbon case have a number of grooves on the circumferential faces thereof such that opposed grooves do not mesh with each other. A heater is disposed in a travel path for the ink ribbon, for heating the ink ribbon to prevent deterioration of the drawability of the ink ribbon drawn by the pair of feed rollers.

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