Peel assembly for a printer
US6766844B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1956
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A peel assembly for separating a label from a liner is provided. The assembly includes a structure for mounting the assembly to a printer, a structure for driving the liner and labels through the assembly, a stripper for bending the liner therearound, a plurality of deflector rollers proximate to the stripper for deflecting the liner away from the label and towards the stripper, a pinch roller and a spring. The pinch roller has a diameter of at least 0.385 inches and is formed from a material for creating tension in the liner allowing for better peel performance. The spring places force on the pinch roller and presses the pinch roller against a platen roller. Slots in the structure for mounting the assembly to the printer allow the pinch roller to float in the direction of spring force.
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