JP2007007892A - Cutting device and its controlling method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cutting device or the like which prevents a user from feeling a sense of incongruity and suppresses wrong actions of the user in a series of actions for storing a handling sheet in a sheet magazine. <P>SOLUTION: The cutting device is equipped with an introduction course 86 which continues with a merging part 85 set on the way of a sheet conveyance course 83 to introduce the handling sheet T to the sheet conveyance course 83, a sheet accommodation means 163 which continues with one end to be a downstream end in a sheet introduction direction of the sheet conveyance course 83 to accommodate the handling sheet T introduced into the sheet conveyance course 83 to be freely taken in and out, a sheet discharge port 22 formed at the other end of the sheet conveyance course 83 to discharge the handling sheet T outside, and a sheet conveying means 176 which conveys the handling sheet T introduced from the introduction course 86 to the sheet conveyance course 83, back and forth for a cutting process after sending the handling sheet T to the sheet accommodation means 163. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cutting apparatus that performs a cutting process on a processing sheet while feeding the processing sheet forward and backward along a sheet feeding path, and a control method thereof.

  Conventionally, a cutting device (tape processing device) that performs a cutting process on a processing sheet while feeding the processing sheet (cutting tape) forward and backward is known. This type of cutting apparatus includes a sheet storage unit that stores the end of the reversely fed processing sheet while being wound in a roll shape (from the tail end side). After the end has reached the predetermined position, the processing sheet is further reversely fed, so that the processing sheet is accommodated in the sheet accommodating portion prior to the cutting process.

The cutting apparatus is provided with a sheet discharge port on the downstream side in the normal feeding direction of the processed sheet. Accordingly, when a series of processing sheet feeding operations for storing the processing sheet in the sheet storage unit is performed, the processing sheet is temporarily ejected to the outside from the sheet discharge port (by reverse feeding) (by reverse feeding). )) Will be pulled back into the device again.
JP 2004-255825 A

  By the way, normally, the processing sheet discharged outside the apparatus is often the one for which processing has been completed. For this reason, a series of operations for storing the processing sheet in the sheet storage portion in which the processing sheet is once discharged out of the apparatus and then pulled back into the apparatus again as in the above-described cutting apparatus is uncomfortable for the user. Easy to generate. That is, it is easy for the user to misunderstand that the processing sheet once discharged has been processed, and it may induce a malfunction such as the user pulling out the processing sheet before the start of processing once discharged.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a cutting device that does not cause a user's uncomfortable feeling and does not cause a user's malfunction in a series of operations for storing the introduced processing sheet in the sheet storage unit that is performed prior to the cutting process. It is an object to provide a control method thereof.

  The present invention provides a cutting apparatus that performs a cutting process on a processing sheet by reciprocating a cutting tool in a direction orthogonal to the feeding direction of the processing sheet while feeding the processing sheet forward and backward along the sheet feeding path. In the sheet feed path, the sheet is connected to a merging portion provided in the middle of the sheet feed path, and is connected to an introduction path for introducing the processing sheet into the sheet feed path, and one end serving as a downstream end in the sheet introduction direction of the sheet feed path. A sheet storage means for storing the processing sheet introduced into the feeding path in a removable manner, a sheet discharge port formed at the other end of the sheet feeding path for discharging the processing sheet to the outside, and the sheet feeding path from the introduction path After the processing sheet introduced to the sheet is fed into the sheet storage means, the sheet feeder performs forward and reverse feeding for cutting processing. Characterized by comprising a and.

  In addition, the present invention is connected to a merging portion provided in the middle of the sheet feeding path, and is connected to an introduction path for introducing the processing sheet into the sheet feeding path, and one end of the sheet feeding path, and is introduced into the sheet feeding path. A sheet storage means for storing the processed sheet detachably, a sheet discharge port that is formed at the other end of the sheet feeding path and discharges the processing sheet to the outside, and a processing sheet introduced into the sheet feeding path, Sheet feeding means for feeding forward and backward along the sheet feeding path, and reciprocating the cutting tool in a direction perpendicular to the feeding direction of the processing sheet while feeding the processing sheet forward and backward along the sheet feeding path. In the control method of the cutting apparatus that performs the cutting process on the processing sheet, the sheet feeding unit changes the path from the introduction path to the sheet feeding path. The entry has been processed sheets, After feeding the sheet container from the introduction direction leading end side of the processing sheet, and performing a forward and backward feed for cutting process.

  According to these configurations, the processing sheet introduced from the introduction path to the sheet feeding path by the sheet feeding unit is accommodated in the sheet accommodating unit from the leading end. Therefore, the processing sheet before the cutting process is processed in the apparatus and is not discharged out of the apparatus. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent an erroneous operation such that the user pulls out the processing sheet before the cutting process, compared to a configuration in which the processing sheet before the cutting process is once discharged to the outside and then the cutting process is started. .

  In this case, the sheet storage means is slidably contacted with the processing sheet that is fed, and a winding drum that winds up the processing sheet in a roll shape, and a power supply means that supplies power for winding and rotating the winding drum; It is preferable to have.

  According to this configuration, the take-up drum is taken up and rotated by the power supply means, and the processed sheet fed into the sheet storage means can be taken up on the peripheral surface of the take-up drum while being wound around the peripheral surface. Thereby, a long processing sheet can be stored in the sheet storage means, and a long processing sheet that requires multiple windings by actively winding and rotating the winding drum. However, the sheet can be efficiently wound up against the friction between the sheets.

  In this case, it is preferable that the sheet storage unit further includes a biasing unit that biases the processing sheet against the peripheral surface of the winding drum.

  According to this configuration, since the processing sheet is urged against the circumferential surface of the winding drum by the urging means, the sliding resistance between the winding drum and the processing sheet can be effectively used, and the sheet It is possible to efficiently wind the processing sheet fed into the storage means around the winding drum.

  In these cases, it is preferable that the power supply means has a torque limiter that limits the rotational torque during winding of the winding drum.

  According to this configuration, the torque limiter limits the rotational torque of the take-up drum at the time of winding the processing sheet, so that it is possible to prevent the processing sheet sent to the sheet storage unit from being excessively wound. In other words, the processing sheet can be wound according to the amount of the processing sheet fed, and it is possible to prevent an excessive tension from being applied to the processing sheet due to the winding by the winding drum. Therefore, even if the processing sheet is wound during the cutting process, the cutting process is not adversely affected due to the winding.

  In this case, the sheet feeding means includes a sheet feeding roller that rotates forward and backward to forward and reverse the processed sheet, and the power supply means transmits the motor that can rotate forward and backward and the power of the motor to the winding drum. A power transmission mechanism, and the power transmission mechanism preferably transmits the forward / reverse rotational force of the motor to the sheet feeding roller.

  According to this configuration, the power of the motor that winds and rotates the winding drum is also transmitted to the sheet feeding means. Therefore, the winding rotation of the winding drum and the sheet feeding rotation of the sheet feeding roller can be synchronized, and the winding drum can be rotated at a good timing in accordance with the processing sheet feeding operation.

  In this case, it is preferable that the power transmission mechanism has a one-way clutch that transmits the forward / reverse rotational force of the motor only in the winding direction of the winding drum.

  According to this configuration, the power of the motor is transmitted only in the winding direction of the winding drum. In other words, since the processing sheet wound up by the winding drum is fed using the feed for the cutting process, it is possible to prevent the cutting process from being adversely affected by excessive or insufficient feeding of the processing sheet. can do.

  In these cases, the treatment sheet is composed of a sheet body having a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the back surface and a release sheet laminated on the sheet body so as to cover the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The means further includes a housing member that accommodates the winding drum, and the inner peripheral surface of the housing member is preferably configured to be non-adhesive to the adhesive.

  According to this configuration, since the inner peripheral surface of the housing member is configured to be non-adhesive with respect to the adhesive, even if the adhesive protrudes from the processing tape (such as an end surface thereof), The pressure-sensitive adhesive does not stick to the inner peripheral surface of the housing member, and the processing tape sequentially introduced into the sheet storage means can be appropriately stored. In this case, the housing member may be made of a non-adhesive material, or the inner peripheral surface of the housing member may be coated with a fluorine resin or the like.

  In these cases, the sheet accommodating means further includes a housing member that accommodates the take-up drum, and the inner peripheral surface of the housing member is formed concentrically with the take-up drum, and the inner peripheral surface has one or more protrusions. It is preferable that a portion is provided.

  According to this configuration, since the inner peripheral surface of the housing member is formed concentrically with the winding drum, it can be used as a guide when winding the processing sheet, and the processing sheet can be appropriately wound around the winding drum. It becomes possible to wind up on the surface. In addition, since the convex portion provided on the inner peripheral surface of the housing member can reduce the contact resistance between the inner peripheral surface of the housing member and the processing sheet, the processing sheet can be efficiently stored in the sheet storage means. it can. In addition, the number of convex parts can be set according to the actual situation, and when the contact resistance between the inner peripheral surface of the housing member and the processing sheet is large, the number of convex parts may be increased. In consideration of the contact resistance with the processing sheet, the cross-sectional shape of the convex portion is preferably a shape having a small contact area with the processing sheet, such as a triangle or a semicircle.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This tape processing apparatus, after feeding out a processing tape (tape with release paper) laminated with a cut character tape and a release tape from a tape cartridge and performing a printing process, the printed part is separated by a full cut process, A cutting process for forming a cut line is further performed on the separated tape piece to create a tape piece on which a so-called cut character (including symbols and figures) is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tape processing apparatus 1 is configured by an apparatus cover 2 including an upper cover 3 and a lower cover 4. The upper cover 3 constitutes a part of the cartridge mounting portion 5, the main cover 6 covering the main part of the apparatus, the opening / closing lid 7 for opening and closing the cartridge mounting portion 5, and the left side of the opening / closing lid 7 in the figure. And a sub-cover 8 that covers a part of a cutting mechanism 161 described later. A keyboard 11 having a plurality of keys and for inputting various data is disposed in front of the upper surface of the main cover 6, and a display 12 is incorporated in the right part thereof on the rear of the upper surface. In addition, the code | symbol 22 in the figure attached | subjected to the sub cover 8 is a 2nd tape discharge port.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a unitized device assembly 31 is accommodated inside the device cover 2. The device assembly 31 includes a support frame 32 fixed to the device cover 2 and an internal device 33 incorporated in the support frame 32.

  The support frame 32 includes a cartridge frame 41 that constitutes the cartridge mounting portion 5 together with the main cover 6, and a common support frame 42 attached thereto. The common support frame 42 has a main cover 6 fixed to the upper surface, a first support frame 51 disposed adjacent to (on the downstream side of) the cartridge frame 41, and a sub-cover 8 fixed to the main portion of the main cover 6. 8 and a second support frame 52 rotatably supported by the first support frame 51 around the frame support shaft 53 (see FIGS. 1 to 3).

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 9, the first support frame 51 includes a first lower frame 61 whose both ends are bent vertically downward, and a first support frame 51 disposed so as to face the first lower frame 61. A first upper frame 62 and a vertical first path frame 63 provided between the first lower frame 61 and the first upper frame 62. Similarly, the second support frame 52 is provided between the second lower frame 71, the second upper frame 72 arranged to face the second lower frame 71, and the second lower frame 71 and the second upper frame 72. And a second path frame 73 facing the first path frame 63 with a predetermined gap. In addition, the code | symbol 381 in a figure is a path | route change member which comprises the path | route change mechanism 164 mentioned later.

  In the tape processing apparatus 1, a tape feeding path 81 for feeding the processing tape T fed from the tape cartridge C is formed by the support frame 32 and the apparatus cover 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the tape feeding path 81 includes a first feeding path 82 formed linearly from a tape feeding port (described later) of the tape cartridge C toward the first tape discharge port 21, and a first feeding path. The second feed path 83 that is substantially orthogonal to the path 82 and is connected to the second tape discharge port 22, and one end is connected to the branch portion 84 provided in the middle of the first feed path 82, and the other end is the second It has a processing tape T that is fed to the merging portion 85 provided in the middle of the feed path 83 and is fed through the first feed path 82 and an introduction path 86 for introduction into the second feed path 83.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the first path frame 63 is curved into a first feed path constituting surface 91a that constitutes a part of the first feed path 82, and a first feed path constituting surface 91a. It has an introduction path constituting surface 91b that forms the introduction path 86, and a second feed path constituting surface 91c that connects to the introduction path constituting surface 91b and forms the second feed path 83. The second path frame 73 has a second feed path constituting surface 92 that faces the second feed path constituting surface 91c of the first path frame 63 and constitutes the second feed path together with the second feed path constituting surface 91c. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the internal device 33 is installed in the cartridge frame 41 so as to face the first feeding path 82 and the printing unit 101 that performs the printing process on the processing tape T (the cut character tape Tc). A full-cut unit 102 that is supported by the common support frame 42 and performs a full-cut process on the processing tape T, and is supported by the common support frame 42 so as to face the second feed path 83, and the processing tape T (the cut character tape Tc). ) Includes a cutting unit 103 that performs a cutting process, and a control unit 104 (not shown) (see FIG. 7) that performs overall control of these units.

  And in this tape processing apparatus 1, after performing the printing process using the printing unit 101 based on control of the control means 104 with respect to the processing tape T, using the full cut unit 102 and the cutting unit 103, By sequentially performing a full cut process and a cutting process, a desired character can be printed and a tape piece cut into a desired shape can be created.

  In the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain a piece of tape that has only been printed without performing the cutting process by performing the printing process and the full cut process, and without performing the printing process. It is also possible to obtain a piece of tape that has been cut only by performing a full cut process and a cutting process. When the cutting process is not performed on the processing tape T and only the printing process is performed, the processing tape T is discharged from the first tape discharge port 21 (see FIG. 6) connected to the first feed path 82 to the rotating portion. When the cutting process is performed on the processing tape T, the processing tape T is discharged from the second tape discharge port 22 (details will be described later).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the tape cartridge C used in the tape processing apparatus 1 is detachably mounted on the cartridge mounting portion 5 described above. The tape cartridge C is entirely covered by a cartridge case C1, and is fed out with a tape reel C2 in which the processing tape T is wound in a roll shape, and a ribbon feeding reel C3 in which the ink ribbon R is wound in a roll shape. And a ribbon take-up reel C4 for taking up the ink ribbon R. Further, the tape cartridge C is formed with a through opening C5 into which a print head 112 (described later) of the printing unit 101 is loosely inserted. A rotatable platen roller C6 is erected so as to face the through opening C5, and the processing tape T fed from the tape reel C2 faces the through opening C5 in the vicinity of the platen roller C6. A path member C7 is provided to guide the flow.

  The processing tape T faces the through opening C5 together with the platen roller C6, and the front end of the processing tape T is outside the tape cartridge C (first feed path 82) from a tape feed opening (not shown) formed in the vicinity of the through opening C5. Has been drawn to. The ink ribbon R overlaps with the processing tape T at the position of the through-opening C5, and then wraps around the through-opening C5 and is wound around the ribbon take-up reel C4.

  The processing tape T accommodated in the tape cartridge C is for a cut character in which a release tape Tp is laminated on a cut character tape Tc (tape body) which has an adhesive surface and is printed and cut out. Yes, the cut characters cut out after the treatment can be attached to the adherend using the adhesive surface. The tape cartridge C is provided with a plurality of types having different ground colors and widths (up to a width of 4 to 36 mm) of the cut character tape Tc. A plurality of identification holes (not shown) are provided. On the other hand, a tape identification sensor 108 (see FIG. 7) composed of a plurality of microswitches is disposed on the cartridge mounting portion 5 (the bottom plate thereof). When the tape cartridge C is set in the cartridge mounting portion 5, the tape cartridge The type of the processing tape T (cut character tape Tc) can be identified from the arrangement (bit pattern) of C identification holes.

  The cartridge mounting portion 5 is configured so that a label tape cartridge C containing a processing tape T composed of a label tape Tl and a release tape Tp can be set instead of the cut character tape Tc. The tape processing apparatus 1 can print a processing tape T (label tape Tl) and then cut it to obtain a tape piece that can be applied as a label. Then, the tape identification sensor 108 can detect whether the tape cartridge C for cutting characters is mounted or whether the tape cartridge C for label production is mounted, that is, the type of tape stored in the tape cartridge C. It has become.

  Next, each unit constituting the internal device 33 will be described. The printing unit 101 performs a printing process on the processing tape T. As shown in FIG. 3, the printing unit 101 includes a print feed mechanism 111 and a print head 112. The print feed mechanism 111 removes the tape from the tape cartridge C. While the processing tape T is fed out (print feeding), the print head (thermal head) 122 is driven in synchronism with this to print on the processing tape T.

  The print feed mechanism 111 includes the platen roller C6 disposed in the tape cartridge C, a platen drive shaft 121 that rotates the platen roller C6, a print feed motor 122 that rotates the platen drive shaft 121, and a print feed. A print feed power transmission mechanism 123 (see FIG. 7) that transmits the power of the print feed motor 122 at a reduced speed to the platen drive shaft 121 via a gear train (not shown) is provided. The platen drive shaft 121 is erected on the cartridge mounting portion 5 and engages with the platen roller C6 of the tape cartridge C set on the cartridge mounting portion 5. When the print feed motor 122 is driven in this state, the platen roller C6 is rotated via the platen drive shaft 121, and the processing tape T sandwiched between the print head 112 is fed out (print feed). At the same time, the (printed) processing tape T is sequentially sent to the full cut unit 102 and the cutting unit 103 side along the tape feed path 81 described above.

  The cartridge mounting portion 5 is provided with a platen drive shaft 121 and a ribbon take-up drive shaft 127 that is engaged with the ribbon take-up reel C4. The power of the print feed motor 122 is also transmitted to the ribbon take-up drive shaft 127 via the print feed power transmission mechanism 123, and the platen drive shaft 121 and the ribbon take-up drive shaft 127 rotate in synchronization with each other. That is, the feeding of the processing tape T and the winding of the ink ribbon R are performed in synchronization.

  The print head 112 is erected on the cartridge mounting portion 5 while being covered with a head cover (not shown). When the tape cartridge C is set in the cartridge mounting portion 5, the print head is inserted into the through opening C5 of the tape cartridge C. 112 is loosely inserted. As a result, the print head 112 faces the platen roller C6 with the processing tape T and the ink ribbon R located in the through opening C5 interposed therebetween.

  Although not shown, the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a head release mechanism that moves the print head 112 to and away from the platen roller C6 in conjunction with opening and closing of the opening / closing lid 7. That is, when the open / close lid 7 is closed, the print release head 112 comes into contact with the platen roller C6 via the processing tape T and the ink ribbon R by the head release mechanism and is thermally transferred to the cut character tape Tc of the processing tape T. (Printing) is possible.

  Next, the full cut unit 102 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the full cut unit 102 is disposed adjacent to the cartridge mounting portion 5 and facing the first feed path 82 on the downstream side in the tape feed direction of the printing unit 101 and on the upstream side of the branching portion 84. ing. As shown in FIG. 4, the full cut unit 102 is supported by the first support frame 51 and faces the tape feed path 81 (first feed path 82) to receive the processing tape T sent from the printing unit 101. A full cutter 131 that cuts in a scissors form, a full cut motor 132 (see FIGS. 5 and 7) that constitutes a power source for causing the full cutter 131 to perform a cutting operation, and the power of the full cut motor 132 is transmitted to the full cutter 131, And a full-cut power transmission mechanism 133 that performs a cutting operation (full-cut process).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the full cutter 131 is rotated around the fixed blade 141 via a fixed blade 141 fixed to a bent portion (not shown) of the first lower frame 61 and a support shaft (not shown). The movable tape 142 is movably supported, and the processing tape T is cut (full cut) by rotating (swinging) the movable blade 142 about the support shaft.

  The full cut motor 132 is composed of a DC motor, and is supported on the back surface of the first lower frame 61 (see FIG. 5). The full cut power transmission mechanism 133 has a full cut output gear (not shown) fixed to the output shaft of the full cut motor 132 and a full cut drive gear 151 that meshes therewith. Although not shown, the full-cut drive gear 151 has a crank pin, and the movable blade 142 has a long hole that engages with the crank pin. Therefore, when the full-cut motor 132 is driven, the rotation of the full-cut drive gear 151 is transmitted to the movable blade 142 via the crank pin, and the movable blade 142 swings to perform a cutting operation on the processing tape T. (Oscillating crank mechanism).

  Next, the cutting unit 103 will be described. The cutting unit 103 performs a cutting process for cutting only the cut character tape Tc (including a part of the peeling tape) with respect to the processing tape T (tape piece) sent through the full cut unit 102. Is what you do. In this case, the cutting process is a concept including a so-called half-cut process in which only the cut character tape Tc is cut so as to cross the tape width direction of the processing tape T.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cutting unit 103 is disposed facing the second feed path 83, and is cut by the cutting tool 182 while feeding the processing tape T forward and backward along the second feed path 83. A processing tape T that is disposed facing the cutting tool 182 (front and rear) across the cutting mechanism 161 that performs processing and the second feed path 83 and that faces the second feed path 83 for the cutting process is the tape width. A width guide mechanism 162 that guides in the direction and a tape receiving portion 332 that continues to the end of the second feed path 83 on the side where the second tape discharge port 22 is not formed, and is cut forward and backward by cutting processing. The tape storage mechanism 163 that operates to entrain the processed processing tape T, and the processing tape T from the front end for cutting processing. It includes a path changing mechanism 164 for guiding the feeding path 83, a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cutting mechanism 161 has a cutting tool 182 that performs the main part of the cutting process, and the tool unit 171 that cuts into the processing tape T (the cut character tape Tc) and the tool unit 171 are detachable. A tool holder 172 that holds the tool unit 171 movably with respect to the tape width direction of the processing tape T perpendicular to the tape feeding direction (that is, the vertical direction) via the tool holder 172, A tool separating mechanism 174 for separating the tool tool 171 from the processing tape T via the tool holder 172, and a tool moving mechanism 175 for reciprocating the tool carriage 173 in the tape width direction. The print feed mechanism 111 causes the second feed path 83 to be And the tape T that has sent that it comprises a cutting feed mechanism 176 for forward and reverse feeding, the. The main part of the cutting mechanism 161 including the cutting tool 182 is unitized and incorporated in the second support frame 52.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the bite unit 171 includes a substantially cylindrical bite cover 181 constituting the outline of the bite unit 171 and a tip of the bite cover 181 on the tape feed path side (second feed path 83). A cutting tool 182 with a slightly protruding tip, a tool holding member 183 that holds the cutting tool 182 at the tip, a pair of bearings 184a and 184b that pivotally support the tool holding member 183 so as to freely rotate, and an adjustment screw 186 Accordingly, a cutting tool adjusting mechanism 185 for adjusting the protruding amount of the cutting tool 182 (cutting point) protruding from the tool cover 181 (the cutting depth of the cutting tool 182 with respect to the processing tape T) is provided.

  The second feed path constituting surface 91c of the first path frame 63 that constitutes the second feed path 83 is formed flat, and the flat portion faces the cutting tool 182 that performs the cutting operation, and receives the tool receiving part. It functions as a surface (see FIGS. 4 and 9).

  The cutting bit 182 is configured with a slant blade. The cutting tool holding member 183 holds the cutting tool 182 so that the cutting position of the cutting tool 182 is displaced from the rotational axis of the cutting tool holding member 183. Therefore, by the cutting process, the cutting tool holding member 183 rotates according to the direction of the cutting resistance received by the cutting tool 182 so that the direction of the cutting edge of the cutting tool 182 faces the cutting direction of the processing tape T.

  The tool holder 172 has a mounting through-hole (not shown) for horizontally attaching / detaching and holding the tool unit 171, and the tool unit 171 (cutting tool 182) is connected to the tape feed path 81 (second feed path 83). That is, the bite unit 171 is supported so as to be perpendicular to the processing tape T (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The tool holder 172 is supported by the tool carriage 173 via a contact guide shaft 205 described later, and moves with the tool carriage 173 in the tape width direction of the processing tape T, thereby changing the posture of the tool unit 171. This is moved in the tape width direction (parallel) while being held perpendicular to the processing tape T.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the bite carriage 173 is configured in a block shape, a belt fixing unit (not shown) fixed to a bite movement timing belt 223 (described later) of the bite movement mechanism 175, and a bite movement mechanism 175. The first carriage guide 191 (linear bush) for engaging the carriage guide shaft 224 (described later) to guide the movement of the tool carriage 173 in the tape width direction, and the carriage guide plate 225 (described later) of the tool moving mechanism 175. And a concave second carriage guide 192 that engages.

  In addition, the cutting / separating guide shaft 205 constituting the cutting tool connecting / disconnecting mechanism 174 is fixed to the tool carriage 173 in a state of penetrating both ends. The bite holder 172 is movably supported so as to sandwich the bite carriage 173 via a pair of linear bushes (not shown) pivotally attached thereto. Further, between the tool holder 172 and the tool carriage 173, an attachment / detachment spring (not shown) of the tool attachment / detachment mechanism 174 is interposed.

  The cutting tool attachment / detachment mechanism 174 moves the cutting tool holder 182 vertically with respect to the processing tape T by moving the tool holder 172 (parallel) in the cutting tool attachment / detachment direction orthogonal to the tape feeding path 81 (second feeding path 83). The cutting tool 182 is moved (the cutting tool 182 is moved up and down), is located on the tape feed path 81 side, can be cut with respect to the processing tape T, and is not cut away from the processing tape T (a predetermined distance). The cutting tool 182 is moved between the position and the position, and the cutting tool 182 is moved away from the processing tape T.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cutting tool attaching / detaching mechanism 174 includes a pressing means 201 fixed to the cutting tool holder 172, and extends in the tape width direction as the moving direction of the cutting tool carriage 173. A detachable cam shaft 202 having a cross-sectional plate cam shape for moving the 172 in the tool separating / connecting direction, and a tool holder 172 that is interposed between the tool holder 172 and the tool carriage 173 via the pressing means 201. 202, a connecting / disconnecting spring (not shown) that functions as a return spring, a connecting / disconnecting motor 203 as a rotational power source for the connecting / disconnecting camshaft 202, and a connecting / disconnecting camshaft that transmits power from the connecting / disconnecting motor 203. The detachment power transmission mechanism 204 that transmits to the 202 and the tool holder 172 are supported, and this is supported by the tool carriage 173, and the tool holder 172 is moved to be detached. Includes a disjunction guide shaft 205 that id, the.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pressing means 201 is attached to the end surface of the cutting tool holder 172 on the side opposite to the tape feed path (non-cut position side) in the cutting / separating direction of the cutting tool, and is a cam shaft that rolls on the separating cam shaft 202 A rolling roller 206 is provided. The cam shaft rolling roller 206 is positioned on the axis of the separation guide shaft 205 and is configured to be rotatable so that the axis of the cam shaft rolling roller 206 is orthogonal to the axis of the separation cam shaft 202. .

  The separation cam shaft 202 is a rod-shaped cam having a substantially fan-shaped cross section, and is pivotally supported by the second lower frame 71 and the second upper frame 72 described above in an eccentric state. Then, in cooperation with the separation spring, the rotational movement of the separation cam shaft 202 is positively converted into the movement of the cutting tool 182 so that the cutting tool 182 moves between the cutting position and the non-cutting position. It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the contact cam shaft 202 extends in the moving direction of the bite carriage 173 and is provided over the moving range of the bite carriage 173, so that the bite carriage 173 is moved by the bite moving mechanism 175. Can be pressed through the pressing means 201 (cam shaft rolling roller 206), and the cutting tool 182 can be placed at any one of the cutting position and the non-cutting position. It is configured to be movable. When the bite carriage 173 is moved by the bite moving mechanism 175, the cam shaft rolling roller 206 rolls and contacts the detaching cam shaft 202, so that the detaching cam shaft 202 and the pressing unit 201 are moved when the bite carriage 173 is moved. The sliding resistance can be kept small.

  The separation / contact motor 203 is constituted by a DC motor that can rotate forward and backward, and is supported by the second support frame 52. As shown in FIG. 5, the separation / contact power transmission mechanism 204 includes a separation / contact worm 211 fixed to the output shaft of the separation / contact motor 203, a separation / contact worm wheel 212 that meshes with the separation / contact worm 211, and a separation / contact worm. A separation / contact first gear 213 that is coaxially fixed to the wheel 212, a separation / contact carrier 214 that is rotatably supported on the gear shaft of the separation / contact first gear 213, and a shaft that is rotatably supported by the separation / carrier 214. In addition, the connecting / disconnecting transmission gear 215 meshing with the connecting / disconnecting first gear 213 and the connecting / disconnecting transmission gear 215 are configured to be engageable with each other, and are fixed to the base portion (second lower frame 71 side) of the connecting / disconnecting cam shaft 202. And a separating cam drive gear 216.

  When the separation / contact motor 203 is rotationally driven in a predetermined direction (for example, the positive direction), the rotational power is transmitted to the separation / contact worm 211, the separation / contact worm wheel 212, and the separation / contact first gear 213. . Then, the separation / contact transmission gear 215 meshes with the separation / contact cam drive gear 216 by the separation / contact carrier 214 that rotates with the separation / contact first gear 213, and the separation / contact cam shaft 202 rotates.

  The separation motor 203 also serves as a power source for the path changing mechanism 164. The one-way clutch is constituted by the separation / contact carrier 214 and the separation / connection transmission gear 215, and the rotation of one (for example, the positive direction) of the separation / contact motor 203 is used as the power of the bite separation / connection mechanism 174, and the other ( For example, rotation in the reverse direction) is used as power for the path changing mechanism 164.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the separation guide shaft 205 is press-fitted and fixed to the bite carriage 173 so as to extend in the bite separation / contact direction, and both ends thereof protrude from the bite carriage 173. A pair of linear bushes (not shown) provided on the tool holder 172 are engaged with both ends protruding from the tool carriage 173 to support the tool holder 172 and to support the tool holder 172 in the tool attaching / detaching direction. It is designed to guide the movement.

  The tool moving mechanism 175 is for moving the tool carriage 173 in the tape width direction, which is the vertical direction, to move the tool unit 171 supported on the tool carriage 171 in the tape width direction. As shown in FIG. 4, the tool moving mechanism 175 transmits the power of the tool moving motor 221 to the tool carriage 173 by the tool moving motor 221 serving as a power source for moving the tool carriage 173 and the tool moving timing belt 223. A bite moving power transmission mechanism 222 that extends in the tape width direction (vertical direction), a carriage guide shaft 224 that engages with the first carriage guide 191 to guide the movement of the bite carriage 173, and extends in the tape width direction. A carriage guide plate 225 that engages with the second carriage guide 192 and guides the movement of the tool carriage 173 together with the carriage guide shaft 224.

  When the tool movement motor 221 is rotated forward and backward, the power is transmitted and the tool movement timing belt 223 travels forward and backward. As a result, the tool carriage 173 moves forward and backward in the tape width direction while using the carriage guide shaft 224 and the carriage guide plate 225 as a guide.

  The cutting feed mechanism 176 feeds the processing tape T sent to the second feed path 83 forward / reversely (cutting feed) for the cutting process and guides it to the second tape discharge port 22. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, a pair of feed rollers 231 and 232 for feeding the processing tape T forward and reverse, a cutting feed motor 234 configured to rotate forward and reverse, and a pair of feeds for the power of the cutting feed motor 234 And a cutting feed power transmission mechanism 233 that transmits to the rollers 231 and 232.

  For the convenience of explanation, in the second feed path 83, the second tape discharge port 22 side is the upstream side, the tape storage mechanism 163 side is the downstream side, and the second tape from the tape storage mechanism 163 side in the second feed path. Description will be made assuming that the processing tape T is fed forward to the discharge port 22 side, and the processing tape T is fed back from the second tape discharge port 22 side to the tape storage mechanism 163 side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pair of feed rollers 231 and 232 extend in the tape width direction and are spaced apart from the tape feed direction so as to sandwich the bite unit 171 (cutting bite 182). It is installed. The upstream feed roller 231 (hereinafter referred to as “forward / reverse feed roller 231”) is a main roller, and rotates according to the rotation of the forward / reverse drive roller 241 connected to the cutting feed motor 234 and the forward / reverse drive roller 241. It comprises a grip roller comprising a forward / reverse driven roller (free roller) 242. Similarly, a downstream feed roller 232 (hereinafter referred to as “tension roller 232”) includes a tension drive roller 251 connected to the cutting feed motor 234, and a tension driven roller (free roller) that rotates according to the rotation of the tension drive roller 251. ) 252 and the grip roller.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the forward / reverse drive roller 241 and the tension drive roller 251 are rotatably supported by a first lower frame 61 and a first upper frame 62. Then, on the second feed path constituting surface 91c of the first path frame 63 serving as the bite receiving surface described above, (two) drive roller openings (corresponding to the arrangement positions of both the drive rollers 241 and 251) (Not shown), and the peripheral surfaces of the drive rollers 241 and 251 protrude from the second feed path constituting surface 91 c toward the second feed path 83.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the forward / reverse driven roller 242 and the tension driven roller 252 are rotatably supported by the second path frame 73, and two driven roller openings ( (Not shown), the peripheral surface protrudes into the second feed path 83 and comes into contact with the forward / reverse drive roller 241 and the tension drive roller 251 (grip state).

  The cutting feed motor 234 is composed of a stepping motor capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions. In addition to supplying power to the forward / reverse drive roller 241 and the tension drive roller 251, the winding drum 333 ( Power is supplied to a take-up power transmission mechanism 335 that takes up and rotates (described later) (see FIGS. 5 and 7).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the cutting feed power transmission mechanism 233 includes a feed small gear 261 fixed to the output shaft of the cutting feed motor 234, a feed large gear 262 that meshes with the feed small gear 261, and a coaxial with the feed large gear 262. It is bridged between the feed drive pulley 263 fixed above, the feed driven pulley 264 to which the base (second lower frame 71 side) of the forward / reverse drive roller 241 is fixed, the feed drive pulley 263, and the feed driven pulley 264. The feed timing belt 265, the feed intermediate gear 266 coaxially fixed with the feed driven pulley 264, and the feed carrier 267 supported on the gear shaft of the feed intermediate gear 266 so as to be freely rotatable (see FIGS. 8 and 9). And a feed transmission gear 268 that is rotatably supported by the feed carrier 267 and meshes with the feed intermediate gear 266 (FIGS. 8 and 9). And a tension drive gear (not shown) that is configured to be meshable (engageable / disengageable) with the feed transmission gear 268 and to which the base (second lower frame 71 side) of the tension drive roller 251 is fixed. ing.

  The direction in which the processing tape T is forwardly fed (sent toward the second tape discharge port 22), that is, the direction in which the forward / reverse drive roller 241 is rotated counterclockwise is defined as the forward drive (forward rotation) of the cutting feed motor 234. The operation of the cutting feed mechanism 176 will be described. When the cutting feed motor 234 is driven forward, power is transmitted in the order of the feed small gear 261, the feed large gear 262, and the feed drive pulley 263, and the feed timing belt 265 moves forward. Then, the forward / reverse drive roller 241 fixed to the feed driven pulley 264 rotates forward. Further, the feed intermediate gear 266 fixed to the feed driven pulley 264 rotates, power is transmitted to the feed transmission gear 268, and the feed carrier 267 rotates. As a result, the feed transmission gear 268 meshes with the tension drive gear, and the tension drive roller 251 fixed to the tension drive gear rotates forward.

  In this case, the peripheral speed of the tension driving roller 251 is set slightly faster than the peripheral speed of the nine forward / reverse driving rollers 241 by adjusting the gear ratio. A tension slip spring (coil spring) (not shown) that functions as a torque limiter is interposed between the tension drive gear and the tension drive roller 251. Further, the rotational torque during the forward rotation of the tension driving roller 251 is constant, that is, the tension driving roller 251 is configured to forwardly feed the processing tape T while performing the slip rotation. The roller 251 (the pulling roller 232) cooperates with the forward / reverse driving roller 241 (the forward / reverse feed roller 231) to give an appropriate tension. It is possible to positively feed the tape T by the state.

  On the other hand, when the cutting feed motor 234 is reversely driven, the feed driven pulley 264 is normally driven by the cutting feed motor 234 via the feed small gear 261, the feed large gear 262, the feed drive pulley 263, and the feed timing belt 265. Rotating in the reverse direction, the forward / reverse drive roller 241 rotates in the reverse direction. Further, the feed carrier 267 also rotates in the direction opposite to that when the cutting feed motor 234 is driven forward, the feed transmission gear 268 is disengaged from the tension drive gear, and the tension drive roller 251 can be freely rotated. At this time, the feed transmission gear 268 deviated from the tension drive gear meshes with a first winding gear 372 (described later) constituting the winding power transmission mechanism 335 (details will be described later). .

  In the cutting mechanism 161 configured as described above, the cutting process is performed by driving the cutting tool moving mechanism 175, the cutting tool attaching / detaching mechanism 174, and the cutting feed mechanism 176 in synchronization. That is, in the cutting process, while the cutting tool 182 is appropriately separated from (up-down) the processing tape T by the tool separation / contact mechanism 174, the processing tape T is forward / reversely fed by the cutting feeding mechanism 176 and the tool moving mechanism 175 is used. A cutting line having a desired shape is formed on the processing tape T (the cut character tape Tc) by synchronizing (reciprocating) the movement of the cutting unit 171 (cutting bit 182) in the tape width direction. is doing.

  In the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the processing tape T fed from the tape cartridge C is cut (full cut) by the full cut unit 102, and then the cutting process is performed. Until the cutting, the processing tape T is fed into the second feeding path 83 by the above-described printing feeding mechanism 111. However, even if the processing tape T before cutting is fed into the second feed path 83, if the forward / reverse feed roller 231 and the pulling roller 232 are in the grip state, the processing tape T The leading edge collides with the feed. In particular, when printing is in progress, appropriate print feed cannot be performed, and appropriate print processing cannot be performed.

Therefore, in the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the grip positions where the both feed rollers 231 and 232 are in the grip state (contact with the driving roller: see FIG. 4) and the both feed rollers 231 and 232 are in the non-grip state ( A roller separation / contact mechanism 271 that moves the forward / reverse driven roller 242 and the tension driven roller 252 between the non-grip position, which is separated from the driving roller (see FIGS. 3 and 6), is provided. A feed path for the processing tape T is secured and the two feed rollers 231 and 232 can be prevented from being sag.

  As described above, the second support frame 52 having the second path frame 73 on which the driven rollers 242 and 252 are supported is rotatably supported by the first support frame 51, and the roller separating mechanism 271. The second support frame 52 is rotated with respect to the first support frame 51 to move the driven rollers 242 and 252 between the grip position and the non-grip position.

  The first support frame 51 constituting the first path frame 63 has a frame support portion 276 (see FIGS. 4 and 9) that protrudes toward the second path frame. The frame support portion 276 is provided with a frame support shaft 53, which rotatably supports the second path frame 73. The second path frame 73 is supported by the frame support part 276 by sandwiching the frame support part 276 between the second upper frame 72 and the downstream end of the second path frame 73.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the roller separating mechanism 271 is configured integrally with the second path frame 73, and is a downstream end portion of the second path frame 73, from the end on the second lower frame 71 side to the first path. By rotating the second path frame 73 via the frame rotation arm 272 extending substantially at right angles toward the frame 63 side and the frame rotation arm 272, the driven rollers 242 and 252 are set to the grip position. A frame turning cam (not shown) that moves between the non-grip position and a frame biasing spring (return spring: not shown) that urges the frame turning arm 272 against the frame turning cam (not shown). A frame rotation motor 273 that supplies rotational power to the frame rotation cam, and a rotation power transmission mechanism 274 that transmits the power of the frame rotation motor 273 to the frame rotation cam ( 7 reference), and a.

  When the frame rotation motor 273 is driven in a predetermined direction (for example, positive drive) and the frame rotation cam is rotated by a predetermined amount via the rotation power transmission mechanism 274, the frame rotation motor is rotated against the frame biasing spring. The moving arm 272 rotates (clockwise). As a result, the second path frame 73 rotates about the frame support shaft 53 toward the anti-tape feed path, and both driven rollers 242 and 252 move to the non-grip position. Further, when the frame rotation motor 273 is driven (forward drive) and the driven rollers 242 and 252 are in the non-grip position and the frame rotation cam is rotated by a predetermined amount, the frame rotation arm 272 is moved counterclockwise. ) To rotate, the second path frame 73 rotates about the frame support shaft 53 toward the tape feed path, and both driven rollers 242 and 252 move to the grip position.

  Next, the width guide mechanism 162 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 8 and 9. The width guide mechanism 162 is for guiding the processing tape T having a width of 24 mm and a width of 36 mm out of the processing tape T having a width of 4 mm to 36 mm applied to the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment in the tape width direction. During the cutting operation by the cutting tool 182 and the forward / reverse feeding of the processing tape T, the processing tape T having these two kinds of widths is prevented from shifting in the width direction.

  The width guide mechanism 162 includes a 24 mm width guide 281 corresponding to the processing tape T having a width of 24 mm and a 36 mm width guide 282 corresponding to the processing tape T having a width of 36 mm. As shown in FIG. 4, the 24 mm width guide 281 is supported by the first support frame 51, and includes a pair of width guide portions 293 that protrude from the first path frame 63 and guide the processing tape T having a width of 24 mm. A width guide member 291 and a guide protrusion / disengagement means 292 that causes the width guide portion 293 to protrude from the first path frame 63 via the width guide member 291 are provided.

  The pair of width guide members 291 correspond to the processing tape T having a width of 24 mm, and are spaced apart in the tape width direction. Each width guide member 291 has two width guide portions 293 that are formed apart from each other in the tape feed direction so as to sandwich the cutting tool 182 between the upstream side and the downstream side of the second feed path 83. The processing tape T is guided at two locations on the upstream side and the downstream side of the second feed path 83 (see FIG. 4). Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the processing tape T from being displaced in the tape width direction due to the cutting resistance during the cutting process. Further, in this case, the upstream side width guide portion 293 appears and disappears at the joining portion 85 where the second feed path 83 and the introduction path 86 join, and of course the processing tape T positioned in the second feed path 83, The processing tape T located in the introduction path 86 can be guided, and the skew of the processing tape T can be surely prevented.

  The guide retracting means 292 includes a pair (two) of guide cam mechanisms 301 that allow the width guide portions 293 provided on the pair of width guide members 291 to appear and retract at the same time, and the power source of the pair of guide cam mechanisms 301 described above. A frame rotation motor 273 and a guide power transmission gear train 302 are provided, and a guide power transmission mechanism 303 (see FIGS. 4 and 7) that transmits the power of the frame rotation motor 273 to the guide cam mechanism 301 is provided. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pair of guide cam mechanisms 301 correspond to a pair of cam receiving openings 311 formed in the width guide members 291 so as to be separated from each other in the tape feeding direction. The other corresponds to the cam receiving opening 311 and the other corresponds to the downstream cam receiving opening 311. Each guide cam mechanism 301 has two guide cams 312 (plate cams) corresponding to the respective cam receiving openings 311 and a guide cam drive shaft (not shown) to which the guide cams 312 are fixed. When the guide cam 312 is rotated via the guide cam drive shaft by driving the frame rotation motor 273, the width guide member 291 moves in parallel in the guide protruding and retracting direction orthogonal to the second feed path 83. The rotation phases of the guide cams 312 are the same, and the guide that can guide the processing tape T in the width direction by the width guide portion 293 protruding from the first path frame 63 by the parallel movement of the width guide member 291. The full width guide portions 293 provided on the pair of width guide members 291 simultaneously move in and out between the position and the immersion position where the width guide portion 293 is immersed in the first path frame 63.

  In this embodiment, the pair of guide cam drive shafts are configured to rotate reversely to each other, and the force generated in the tape feeding direction when the guide cam 312 slides and rotates with respect to the cam receiving opening 311. Can be offset each other, and the width guide member 291 can be moved stably.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the 36 mm width guide 282 has two sets of four guide projections 321 formed integrally with the first path frame 63. The two sets of four guide convex portions 321 guide the processing tape T having a width of 36 mm at two locations on the upstream side and the downstream side of the cutting tool 182, similarly to the 24 mm width guide 281.

  Next, the tape accommodation mechanism 163 will be described. The tape storage mechanism 163 is in sliding contact with the processing tape T fed from the first feed path 82 to the second feed path 83 via the introduction path 86 through the introduction path 86 and winds up the tape in order. By the cutting process, the processing tape T forward-reversely fed along the second feed path 83 is slidably accommodated, and the processing tape T forward-reversely fed by the cutting process can be processed inside the apparatus. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the tape storage mechanism 163 includes a tape storage portion 332 that is connected to the downstream side of the second feed path 83, and a processing tape that is disposed in the tape storage section 332 and has been sent through the second feed path 83. A winding drum 333 for winding T, a tape urging mechanism 334 for urging the processing tape T sent to the tape storage portion 332 against the outer peripheral surface of the winding drum 333, and the above-described cutting feed A motor 234 and a winding power transmission mechanism 335 for transmitting the power of the cutting feed motor 234 to the winding drum 333 and rotating it in the winding direction of the processing tape T are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the downstream end of the first path frame 63 is curved in a substantially semicircular cross section. The tape accommodating portion 332 is formed inside the semicircular curved portion 340 of the first path frame 63 and the housing member 341 that is curved in a semicircular cross section and engages with the curved portion 340 to form a substantially cylindrical shape. It is a space having a circular cross section, and has a tape introduction opening 342 for guiding the processing tape T from the tangential direction via the second feed path 83. In the present embodiment, the housing member referred to in the claims includes a curved portion 340 and a housing member 341.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a plurality of (three) ribs projecting toward the tape housing portion 332 (on the inner peripheral surface of the curved portion 340 and the housing member 341 constituting the tape housing portion 332 ( Convex part) 343 is provided. The rib 343 is formed in an arc shape parallel to the tape feeding direction (tape introduction direction) and along the curved portion 340 and the inner peripheral surface of the housing member 341. The cross-sectional shape of the rib 343 is formed in a triangular shape so as to reduce the contact resistance (feed resistance) between the curved portion 340 and the inner peripheral surface of the housing member 341 and the processing tape T introduced into the tape housing portion 332. (See FIG. 3). The three ribs 343 are spaced apart in the direction (vertical direction) perpendicular to the tape feeding direction of the processing tape T, and any of the processing tapes T having a width of 24 mm and a width of 36 mm has the tip of the rib 343 at the tip. The sliding contact is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the rib 343 is triangular, but can be arbitrarily set as long as the contact area between the rib 343 and the processing tape T is small. For example, the rib 343 has a substantially semicircular cross-section. It is good also as a shape. Further, instead of the ribs 343, a plurality of dot-like convex portions arranged in line may be used. In this case, the contact resistance can be further reduced as compared with the configuration using the ribs 343 (the contact area with the processing tape T is small).

  Further, the curved portion 340 and the housing member 341 are made of a material having a small friction coefficient on the processing tape T, or the inner peripheral surfaces of the curved portion 340 and the housing member 341 are coated with a material having a small friction coefficient. Thereby, you may make it reduce the contact resistance with the process tape T, the curved part 340, and the internal peripheral surface of the housing member 341. FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the curved portion 340 and the inner peripheral surface of the housing member 341 are coated with a non-adhesive material, for example, a fluororesin, with respect to the adhesive surface of the cut character tape Tc constituting the processing tape T. ing. Therefore, even when the adhesive surface protrudes from the end surface of the processing tape T, the processing tape T does not adhere to the inner peripheral surface, and the processing tape T is smoothly fed into the tape housing portion 332. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the take-up drum 333 includes a drum body 351 rotatably supported by a first lower frame 61 and a first upper frame 62, and a non-slip provided on the outer peripheral surface of the drum body 351. And a ring 352. The non-slip ring 352 is made of rubber or the like having a high coefficient of friction with the processing tape T, and prevents the processing tape T from sliding on the winding drum 333 so that the processing tape T can be easily wound around the winding drum 333. To prevent. The winding drum 333 is disposed concentrically with the tape housing portion 332 formed in a circular cross section, and the inner wall surface of the tape housing portion 332 can be used as a guide when winding the processing tape T. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the tape urging mechanism 334 causes the processing tape T sent to the tape storage portion 332 to be wound around the winding drum 333 so that the processing tape T is properly wound around the winding drum 333. A pressing plate 361 that presses the processing tape T against the peripheral surface of the winding drum 333 and a pair of pressing springs that press the pressing plate 361 against the peripheral surface of the winding drum 333 (not shown) ) And.

  The pressing plate 361 is configured to correspond to the tape width of the processing tape T having the maximum width (36 mm in this embodiment), and in the vicinity of the downstream side of the frame support shaft 53 of the second feed path 83, the first lower frame. 61 and the first upper frame 62 are pivotally supported. The bearing portions (not shown) of the pressing plate 361 in the first lower frame 61 and the first upper frame 62 are each incorporated with a pressing spring (torsion coil spring: not shown), and the pressing plate 361 is wound up. It is urged toward the drum 333.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pressing plate 361 extends from the second feed path 83 into the tape accommodating portion 332 and is in contact with the take-up drum 333, and together with the first path frame 63, the second feed path 83. The downstream end of the is constituted. As a result, the processing tape T sent through the second feed path 83 is surely pressed against the take-up drum 333 by the pressing plate 361 and is appropriately wound into the rotating take-up drum 333 in combination with its own curl. It has come to go.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the take-up power transmission mechanism 335 includes the feed small gear 261, the feed large gear 262, the feed drive pulley 263, the feed driven pulley 264, the feed timing belt 265, the feed intermediate gear 266, and the feed carrier 267. , And a take-up gear train 371 to which power is transmitted from the feed transmission gear 268. The winding gear train 371 includes a first winding gear 372 that can mesh with the feed transmission gear 268, a second winding gear 373 that is coaxially fixed with the first winding gear 372, and a second winding gear 373. The third winding gear 374 meshing with the third winding gear 374, the fourth winding gear 375 meshing with the third winding gear 374, and the fourth winding gear 375 meshing with the lower frame of the winding drum 333 (drum body 351). And a winding drive gear 377 fixed to the side.

  In this embodiment, the feed carrier 267 and the feed transmission gear 268 constitute a one-way clutch, and the power at the time of normal driving of the cutting feed motor 234 is used as the power of the bite attachment / detachment mechanism 174, and at the time of reverse driving. The power is used as power for the path changing mechanism 164. When the cutting feed motor 234 is reversely driven, the feed transmission gear 268 meshes with the first winding gear 372, and power is transmitted from the winding gear train 371 to the winding drum 333. As a result, the winding drum 333 winds and rotates in synchronization with the reverse rotation of the forward / reverse drive roller 241 described above, and the processing tape T sent to the tape storage portion 332 is wound on the winding drum 333 from the tip. go. In this case, the winding amount per unit time of the processing tape T by the winding drum 333 is set to be slightly larger than the reverse feeding amount per unit time of the forward / reverse driving roller 241. An appropriate tension is applied to the processing tape T with the winding torque as a limit. Although not shown in the drawing, a winding slip spring (coil spring) is interposed between the housing member 341 and the shaft end of the winding drum 333 (torque limiter), and the winding drum The winding torque of 333 is kept constant.

  On the other hand, when the cutting feed motor 234 is positively driven, the feed transmission gear 268 is disengaged from the winding gear train 371 (first winding gear 372) and idles. As a result, the winding drum 333 rotates freely according to the normal feed of the processing tape T by the cutting feed mechanism 176, and the processing tape T wound around the winding drum 333 is fed out.

  Next, the route changing mechanism 164 will be described. As described above, the tape processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment may perform only the printing process without performing the cutting process. Therefore, when performing the cutting process, the path changing mechanism 164 passes the processing tape T fed through the first feeding path 82 via the introduction path 86 branched from the branching portion 84 located on the downstream side of the full cut unit 102. In the case where only the printing process is performed (the cutting process is not performed) after being guided to the second feed path 83, the first tape discharge opening the processing tape T fed through the first feed path 82 from the branching portion 84 to the downstream side thereof. It leads to the outlet 21 (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the path changing mechanism 164 selectively opens and closes one of the first feed path 82 and the introduction path 86 and guides the feed path of the processing tape T; At the branching portion 84 of the first feed path 82, the first feed path 82 is opened, the first position where the introduction path 86 is closed, and the first position where the first feed path 82 is closed, and the second position where the introduction path 86 is opened. And an opening / closing member moving mechanism 382 configured to be able to move the path opening / closing member 381.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the path opening / closing member 381 selectively selects one of the support portion 391 movably supported by the second support frame 52 and the first feed path 82 and the introduction path 86. A path opening / closing portion 392 that opens and closes is integrally formed. The support portion 391 is formed in a “U” shape in plan view by bending the vertical portion 401 between the second lower frame 71 and the second upper frame 72 at the upper and lower ends. Two guide pins 411 protrude from the upper and lower bent portions 402 and 403, and two guide pins 411 are formed on the second upper frame 72 and the second lower frame 71, respectively. The groove 412 is inserted. That is, the path opening / closing member 381 is supported by the second upper frame 72 and the second lower frame 71 via two sets of four guide pins 411 formed in the upper and lower bent portions 402 and 403, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 9, the path opening / closing portion 392 is connected to the vertical portion 401 and is formed in a substantially right-angled triangle in sectional view. The oblique side surface is curved following the introduction path constituting surface 91b of the first path frame 63 described above, and forms the introduction path 86 together with the introduction path constituting surface 91b at the second position, and the first feed path. An introduction path constituting surface 421b for closing 82 is formed. Further, a tape insertion opening 422 is formed between the vertical portion 401 and the path opening / closing portion 392 to allow the processing tape T to be fed forward and backward through the second feed path 83 to be connected to the oblique side surface ( One side surface (parallel to the second feed path 83) has the second feed path constituting surface 421c constituting the second feed path 83 and the second tape discharge port 22 on the upstream side of the junction 85 at the second position. It has become. On the other hand, the other side surface connected to the oblique side surface (parallel to the first feed path 82) is connected to the first feed path constituting surface 91a of the first path frame 63 at the first position, and the first feed path 82 and While constituting the 1st tape discharge port 21, it becomes the 1st feed path | route structure surface 421a which obstruct | occludes the introduction path | route 86. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the opening / closing member moving mechanism 382 includes the above-described separation / contact motor 203 and a path changing power transmission mechanism 430 that transmits the power of the separation / contact motor 203. The path changing power transmission mechanism 430 can mesh with the above-described separation / contact worm 211, separation / connection worm wheel 212, separation / connection first gear 213, separation / connection carrier 214, separation / connection transmission gear 215, and separation / connection transmission gear 215. And a path change intermediate gear 431, a path change drive gear 432 that is meshed with the path change intermediate gear 431 and provided on the second lower frame 71 side, and a connection shaft 433 (not shown). The rotation shaft has a path change crank wheel 434 (see FIG. 9) provided on the second upper frame 72 side connected to the gear shaft of the path change drive gear 432. In addition, the path change power transmission mechanism 430 is provided in each of the pair of path change crank pins 435 formed on the path change drive gear 432 and the path change crank wheel 434, and the above-described upper and lower bent portions 402 and 403, respectively. A pair of path changing arms 436 connecting one of the two guide pins 411 and each path changing crank pin 435 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the path change arm 436 is formed in a “L” shape in plan view, and has a crank side long hole 441 that engages with the path change crank pin 435 at one end. A guide-side long hole 442 that engages with the guide pin 411 is provided at the other end. That is, in the opening / closing member moving mechanism 382, a pair of swing crank mechanisms is configured by the pair of path changing crank pins 435, the pair of path changing arms 436, and the pair of guide pins 411. Is transmitted to the path opening / closing member 381 via the pair of path changing arms 436.

  Specifically, when the separation motor 203 is reversely driven, the separation carrier 214 is rotated in a direction opposite to that when the cutting tool 182 is moved toward and away, and the separation transmission gear 215 meshes with the path changing intermediate gear 431. . As a result, the path change drive gear 432 and the path change crank wheel 434 rotate, the pair of path change arms 436 swing, and power is transmitted to the pair of guide pins 411 engaged therewith, so that the path opening / closing member 381 moves between the first position and the second position. In this case, each of the guide grooves 412 described above is formed in a deformed “L” shape corresponding to the movement locus of the path opening / closing member 381. Therefore, the movement of the path opening / closing member 381 is guided by two sets of four guide grooves 412 formed in the second upper frame 72 and the second lower frame 71, and the path opening / closing member 381 does not tilt (rotates). (Not)) It can move (parallel) in a stable state.

  Note that a position detection cam (not shown) for detecting the position of the path opening / closing member 381 is fixed to the connecting shaft 433. Further, the second lower frame 71 is provided with a position detection switch 445 (see FIG. 7) that is turned ON / OFF by the position detection cam, and the path opening / closing member is cooperated by the position detection cam and the position detection switch 445. It is possible to always grasp whether the position 381 is located at the first position or the second position. Note that the second position is set to the home position of the path opening / closing member 381, and the path opening / closing member 381 normally stands by at this position.

  Here, a series of operations of the path changing mechanism 164 will be described. When performing the cutting process, the position of the path opening / closing member 381 is confirmed based on the position detection switch 445. When the path opening / closing member 381 does not face the second position, the position detection switch 445 causes the path opening / closing member 381 to be cut. Until the second position is detected, the separation motor 203 is reversely driven. As a result, it moves to the second position, the first feed path 82 is blocked by the branch portion 84, and the introduction path 86 is opened. As a result, the processing tape T fed out from the tape cartridge C can be sequentially guided from the tip to the introduction path 86 and the second feed path 83.

  The path opening / closing member 381 at the second position has a vertex formed by the introduction path constituting surface 421b and the first feed path constituting surface 421a in the vicinity of the full cutter 131, and the introduction path constituting surface 421b It faces the first feed path constituting surface 91a and the introduction path constituting surface 91b of the frame 63. Further, the second feed path constituting surface 421c is connected to the second feed path 83 (second feed path constituting surface 91c) in a straight line, and can guide the feed of the processing tape T forward-reversely fed by the cutting process. ing.

  Similarly, when the cutting process is not performed, the separation motor 203 is driven based on the position detection switch 445 to move the path opening / closing member 381 to the first position. Thereby, the first feed path constituting surface 421a is straightly connected to the downstream end portion of the first feed path constituting surface 91a of the first path frame 63, the first feed path 82 is opened, and the introduction path 86 is opened at the branch portion 84. Is blocked. As a result, the processing tape T can be guided from the first feed path 82 to the first tape discharge port 21.

  In the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, by providing such a path changing mechanism 164, the processing tape T can be reliably fed into the second feed path 83 when performing the cutting process. Further, when only the printing process is performed, the processing tape T is discharged from the first tape discharge port 21 without being sent to the second feeding path 83. The time required for tape feeding can be reduced and the processing can be performed efficiently (compared to the configuration sent to 83). In particular, in the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the first feed path 82 and the second feed path 83 are substantially orthogonal to each other, and therefore the first feed path 82 to the first tape discharge port 21 on the downstream side of the full cutter 131. The overall processing time required when only the printing process is performed can be shortened.

  Next, the main control system of the tape processing apparatus 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the tape processing apparatus 1 has a keyboard 11, a display 12, and the like, and data input / output for inputting / outputting various information and various commands for printing processing and cutting processing. 451, a drive unit 452 having various drivers for driving the print head 112, the print feed motor 122, the full cut motor 132, the separation / contact motor 203, the tool moving motor 221, the cutting feed motor 234, and the frame rotation motor 273. A detection unit 453 that has a tape identification sensor 108 and a position detection switch 445 and performs various detections, and a control unit 454 (control means 104) that is connected to these units and controls the entire tape processing apparatus 1. ing.

  The control unit 454 has a storage area that can be temporarily stored, a RAM 461 that is used as a work area for control processing, a ROM 462 that has various storage areas and stores control programs and control data, CPU 463 for processing data, a logic circuit for handling interface signals with peripheral circuits, and a peripheral control circuit (P-CON) 464 incorporating a timer (not shown) for performing time control, these Are connected to each other.

  The control unit 454 causes the CPU 463 to perform arithmetic processing on various data input from each unit via the P-CON 464 and various data in the RAM 461 according to a control program stored in the ROM 462, and the processing result (control signal). Are output to various drivers via the P-CON464. Thereby, each part is integrated and the whole apparatus is controlled.

  For example, when creating a tape piece subjected to both printing processing and cutting processing, first, the control unit 454 causes the path opening / closing member 381 to face the second position based on the position detection switch 445, and also identifies the tape. The tape width is detected by the sensor 108, and based on this, a (a pair of) width guide members 291 corresponding to the width of the processing tape T to be processed are projected in the tape feed path 81. Further, the forward / reverse feed roller 231 and the pulling roller 232 are brought into a non-grip state by the roller separation / contact mechanism 271.

  Next, the control unit 454 drives the printing unit 101 to perform printing processing on the processing tape T, and performs printing in synchronization with this while feeding the processing tape T to print. Further, by the printing feed at this time, the front end of the processing tape T is sequentially sent from the introduction path 86 to the second feeding path 83.

  When the processing tape T reaches a predetermined cutting position by the full cut unit 102, the control unit 454 drives the full cut unit 102 to perform full cutting processing, and cuts the processing tape T from the tape cartridge C. In addition, before the processing tape T reaches a predetermined cutting position by printing feed, the front end of the processing tape T (driving the printing feed motor 122 for a predetermined number of steps) has a predetermined position (for example, When facing the tape introduction opening 342), the controller 454 reversely drives the cutting feed motor 234 to rotate the winding drum 333. Thereby, feeding of the processing tape T to the second feeding path 83 by printing feeding can be assisted by the forward / reverse driving roller 241 and the processing tape T sent to the tape housing mechanism 163 (tape housing portion 332). Can be wound around the winding drum 333 from the tip.

  When the processing tape T is cut, the control unit 454 stops the drive of the print feed mechanism 111 (when the cutting feed motor 234 is reversely driven, the drive is also stopped). Then, the controller 454 drives the roller separation / contact mechanism 271 to bring the forward / reverse feed roller 231 and the pulling roller 232 into a grip state, and then reversely drives the cutting feed motor 234 for a predetermined number of steps to cut the processed tape. The tail end of T (the end on the cut side) is sent to the downstream side of the joining portion 85 of the second feed path 83 and to the upstream side of the forward / reverse feed roller 231. Thereafter, the control unit 454 drives the cutting tool moving mechanism 175, the cutting tool attachment / detachment mechanism 174, and the cutting feed mechanism 176 in synchronization, and performs a cutting process on the cut processing tape T (tape piece). When a cut line having a predetermined shape is formed on the processing tape T (when cut into a predetermined shape), the control unit 454 further drives the cutting feed mechanism 176 to transfer the processed processing tape T to the second tape. It is discharged from the discharge port 22.

  Thus, in the tape processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment, a series of operation | movement and a process are performed because the control part 454 carries out overall control of each part.

  By the way, when the adhesive of the cut character tape Tc constituting the processing tape T protrudes from the peeling tape Tp due to the full cut processing, the adhesive adheres to the forward / reverse feed roller 231 and the pulling roller 232. Tape jamming may occur. Further, if the adhesive of the cut character tape Tc adheres to the cutting tool 182 during the cutting operation, the processing tape T cannot be properly fed by the cutting feed mechanism 176, and the processing tape T is not fed in the second feed path 83. Tape clogging may occur. Therefore, the tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to open the second feed path 83 to the outside, so that the processing tape T jammed in the second feed path 83 can be easily removed. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the second support frame 52 is configured to be rotatable around the frame support shaft 53 provided on the first support frame 51. 2 The second feed path 83 can be opened by rotating the support frame 52 to the side opposite to the second feed path 83 and facing the path opening position. In this case, the above-described sub-cover 8 configured separately from the main cover 6 is fixed to the second support frame 52. The sub-cover 8 is separated from the main cover 6 and the opening / closing lid 7 along the second feed path 83, and the second support frame 52 is removed without removing the sub-cover 8, as shown in FIG. It is possible to rotate.

  The tape processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a frame lock mechanism 471 for locking and unlocking the second support frame 52 to the first support frame 51. The second support frame 52 is an unlocking mechanism. It can be opened only in the state. Here, the frame lock mechanism 471 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 5, and 9. The frame lock mechanism 471 is provided on the first support frame 51, and locks (locks) the second support frame 52 to the first support frame 51 at a path configuration position that forms the second feed path 83 together with the first support frame 51. ) And a pair of locking members 472a and 472b, and a second support frame 52, which engages with the pair of locking members 472a and 472b at the path configuration position to make the second support frame 52 the first support frame. 51, the engagement of the pair of latch receiving portions 473a, 473b, the pair of latch members 472a, 472b, and the pair of latch receiving portions 473a, 473b is released, and the second support frame 52 is first supported. And an unlock mechanism 474 for unlocking from the frame 51.

  The pair of locking members 472a and 472b are provided on the first lower frame 61 and the first upper frame 62, respectively. The locking member 472a extends from the first lower frame 61 to the second lower frame 71, and a locking claw 481a protrudes upward in the vertical direction at the tip. In substantially the same manner, the locking member 472b also extends from the first upper frame 62 to the second upper frame 72, and a locking claw 481b that protrudes upward in the vertical direction is provided at the tip. The locking member 472a is rotatably supported by a bearing portion 482 provided on the first lower frame 61 (see FIG. 5).

  The locking receiving portion 473a is formed integrally with the second lower frame 71 and has a locking opening 491a that engages with the locking claw 481a. Similarly, the latch receiving portion 473b is formed integrally with the second upper frame 72 and has a latch opening 491b that engages with the latch claw 481b.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the unlock mechanism 474 is integrally formed with the locking member 472b, and connects the unlock button 501 connected to the base of the locking member 472b and a pair of locking members 472a and 472b. The push button of the unlock button 501 slides downward in the vertical direction (axial direction) from the lock position where the pair of locking members 472a and 472b are engaged with the pair of locking receiving portions 473a and 473b. An unlock shaft 502 (see FIG. 4) that moves to an unlock position that is disengaged from the stoppers 473a and 473b, and a pair of bias springs (not shown) that bias the unlock shaft 502 in the locking direction (upward in the vertical direction). And have.

  The unlock button 501 (and the locking member 472b) is provided on the upper surface portion of the main cover 6 that covers the first upper frame 62. When the above-described opening / closing lid 7 is closed, the unlock button 501 is covered by the opening / closing lid 7 and is exposed to the outside and operated (pressed down) only when the opening / closing lid 7 is opened. ) (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 2).

  The unlocking shaft 502 passes through the first support frame 51 in the vertical direction, and a locking member 472a is fixed to the lower end, and a locking member 472b integrally formed with the unlock button 501 is fixed to the upper end. ing. In this case, the unlock shaft 502 is formed to be longer than the length of the first support frame 51 in the vertical direction by a predetermined length. When the unlock button 501 is pushed (downward in the vertical direction), the unlock shaft 502 is By sliding downward in the vertical direction, the locking claws 481a and 481b of the locking members 472a and 472b are simultaneously released from the locking openings 491a and 491b (unlocked).

  The pair of urging springs function as a return spring. One biasing spring is interposed between the locking member 472a and the bearing 482, and biases the unlocking shaft 502 in the locking direction by biasing the locking member 472a in the locking direction. ing. The other biasing spring is interposed between the unlock button 501 (locking member 472b) and the main cover 6, and biases the unlocking shaft 502 in the lock direction via the locking member 472b. . Therefore, if the second support frame 52 is rotated to the second feed path 83 side from the state where the second support frame 52 is unlocked and the second feed path 83 is opened, the pair of biasing springs are resisted. After the latch receiving portions 473a and 473b ride on the latch claws 481a and 481b, the latch claws 481a and 81b are received in the latch openings 491a and 491b, and the locked state is maintained.

  As described above, in the tape processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the second support frame 52 can be unlocked from the first support frame 51 by operating the unlock button 501, and the second support together with the sub-cover 8 is the second support. The second feed path 83 can be easily opened to the outside by rotating the frame 52 from the path forming position to the second feed path side. Further, the second support frame 52 can be easily locked to the first support frame 51 simply by rotating the second support frame 52 toward the second feed path 83 from the state where the second feed path 83 is opened. Can do. Therefore, even when a tape jam of the processing tape T occurs in the second feed path 83, the user can easily remove this, and the convenience for the user can be improved. Further, normally, since the unlock button 501 is hidden by the opening / closing lid 7, it is possible to effectively prevent the user from opening the second feed path 83 by mistake during the cutting process.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a closed state of a tape processor. It is an external appearance perspective view of the tape processing apparatus of the state which opened and closed an open / close lid. It is sectional drawing of a tape processing apparatus when a path | route change member has faced the 2nd position. It is sectional drawing when a circumference of a common support frame is cut by a horizontal plane. It is an external appearance perspective view when the circumference of a common support frame is seen from below. It is sectional drawing of a tape processing apparatus when a path | route change member has faced the 1st position. It is a control block diagram of a tape processing apparatus. It is an external appearance perspective view of a tape processing apparatus when a 2nd support frame is made to approach a path | route open position. It is an external appearance perspective view around a common support frame when a 2nd support frame is made to face a path | route open position.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tape processing apparatus 22 2nd tape discharge port 83 2nd feed path 85 Merge part 86 Introduction path 103 Cutting unit 163 Tape accommodation mechanism 176 Cutting feed mechanism 182 Cutting bite 234 Cutting feed motor 333 Take-up drum 334 Tape biasing means 335 Winding Power transmission mechanism 341 Housing member T Treatment tape

Claims (9)

In a cutting apparatus that performs a cutting process on the processing sheet by reciprocating the cutting tool in a direction perpendicular to the feeding direction of the processing sheet while feeding the processing sheet forward and backward along the sheet feeding path,
An introduction path for introducing the processing sheet into the sheet feeding path, connected to a merging portion provided in the middle of the sheet feeding path,
A sheet storage unit that is connected to one end of the sheet feed path, which is the downstream end in the sheet introduction direction, and that accommodates the processing sheet introduced into the sheet feed path in a freely removable manner;
A sheet discharge port formed at the other end of the sheet feeding path and discharging the processed sheet to the outside;
And a sheet feeding unit that feeds the processing sheet introduced from the introduction path to the sheet feeding path into the sheet storage unit and then forwards and reverses the cutting process. Cutting device. The sheet storage means is a winding drum that slidably contacts the fed processing sheet and winds the processing sheet into a roll,
The cutting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising power supply means for supplying power for winding and rotating the winding drum.   The cutting apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the sheet storage unit further includes an urging unit that urges the processing sheet to be pressed against a peripheral surface of the winding drum.   The cutting apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the power supply means includes a torque limiter for limiting a rotational torque during winding of the winding drum. The sheet feeding means includes a sheet feeding roller that rotates forward and backward to forward and reverse the processing sheet,
The power supply means includes a motor that can rotate forward and reverse, and
A power transmission mechanism for transmitting the power of the motor to the winding drum,
The cutting apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the power transmission mechanism transmits a forward / reverse rotational force of the motor to the sheet feeding roller.   6. The cutting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the power transmission mechanism includes a one-way clutch that transmits a forward / reverse rotational force of the motor only in a winding direction of the winding drum. The treatment sheet is composed of a sheet main body having a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the back surface for application to a sticking object, and a release sheet laminated on the sheet main body so as to cover the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
The sheet storage means further includes a housing member for storing the winding drum,
The cutting apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein an inner peripheral surface of the housing member is configured to be non-adhesive with respect to the adhesive. The sheet accommodating means further includes a housing member that accommodates the winding drum,
An inner peripheral surface of the housing member is formed concentrically with the winding drum,
The cutting device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein one or more convex portions are provided on the inner peripheral surface. An introduction path for introducing a processing sheet into the sheet feeding path, connected to a merging portion provided in the middle of the sheet feeding path;
A sheet storage means that is connected to one end of the sheet feed path and that accommodates the processed sheet introduced into the sheet feed path in a removable manner;
A sheet discharge port formed at the other end of the sheet feeding path and discharging the processed sheet to the outside;
A sheet feeding means for feeding the processed sheet introduced into the sheet feeding path forward and backward along the sheet feeding path;
A cutting apparatus that performs a cutting process on the processing sheet by reciprocating a cutting tool in a forward and reverse direction in a direction orthogonal to the feeding direction of the processing sheet while feeding the processing sheet forward and backward along the sheet feeding path. In the control method,
After the processing sheet introduced into the sheet feeding path from the introduction path by the sheet feeding means is fed into the sheet storage means from the leading end side in the introduction direction of the processing sheet, forward and reverse feeding is performed for the cutting process. A method for controlling a cutting apparatus, characterized in that:

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