Tape printing device and tape cassette
US6435744B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4075
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In order to improve and facilitate the peeling operation of a tape printing device of the type employing a tape cassette, a tape cassette (100) with an angled peel slot (110) is disclosed. The corresponding peel plunger (76) of the tape printing device is moving into the peel slot (110) during a peeling operation and the longitudinal axis of the peel slot (110) and the longitudinal axis of the tape (80) enclose a non-perpendicular angle, as well. Thus, only an edge (84) of the tape (80) is peeled, what reduces the forces required for peeling.
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