Printer spool and spool drive cone having radially extending teeth
US6276849A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal transfer printer including a chassis having opposing side frame members. A pair of cones are each rotatably mounted to one of the opposing side frame members. At least one of the cones has a convex surface with one or more teeth formed thereon. A spool is supported between the pair of cones, wherein the cone teeth engage an end of the spool for rotatably driving the spool. The spool has an elongated body with outwardly extending crush ribs which hold labeling media or ink ribbon thereon.
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