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Cartridge assembly with edge protector

US9108449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Brady Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

Alan J. Suva · Milwaukee, US
Dennis J. Skusek · Franklin, US
Robert L. Schanke · New Berlin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2010
Grant date	Aug 18, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 27, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J35/26
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cartridge assembly is disclosed with improved protection of its media and/or ink ribbon. The cartridge assembly includes a cartridge housing for receiving media. The cartridge housing includes an exit opening through which the media exits the cartridge housing along a media path. A media guide is also located on the media path and is spaced from the exit opening a predetermined distance. An edge protector extends between the exit opening and the media guide adjacent a lower edge of the media path to protect a lower edge of the media.

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