JP2012076394A - Transfer implement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transfer implement which allows rapid and easy removal of a used refill.SOLUTION: The transfer implement includes a diameter reducing mechanism X that makes the diameter of a take-up reel 36 smaller than the diameter in use when a transfer tape 21 is replaced. Therefore, the strong engagement between the take-up reel 36 and the transfer tape 21 that is a part of replacement components, can be reduced by operating the diameter reducing mechanism X. As a result, the take-up reel 36 fastened to the transfer tape 21 can be released to enable rapid and easy replacement of the replacement component. When a new replacement component is attached, an annular portion 21a can be easily attached since the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is reduced by the diameter reducing mechanism X.

Description

  The present invention relates to a transfer tool configured to be able to replace a refill including a transfer tape coated with a transfer product.

  Conventionally, a transfer tape coated with a transfer material wound and held on a supply reel is pressed against a transfer object via a transfer head to transfer the transfer material, and the transferred transfer tape is wound on a take-up reel. There have been proposed various so-called refill exchange type transfer tools in which a part of the components including the transfer tape can be replaced.

  Among them, in recent years, in order to reduce the elements constituting the refill as much as possible, the constituent elements as the transfer tool are configured on the case side. As the refill, the transfer tape and the transfer tape are wound on the feeding side and the winding side. A member that is held only once is also proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The transfer tool disclosed in this document is intended to effectively reduce the burden on the environment by reducing the number of replacement parts, that is, the number of parts discarded after use.

  However, when the transfer tape wound after use is wound with a certain level of force so that the transfer tape can be wound without any slack when the transfer tool is used, the replacement part including the transfer tape is a take-up reel. In this place, the non-replaceable parts are strongly engaged. In such a case, it is difficult to smoothly remove the replacement part on the take-up reel side at the time of refill replacement, and it may be a hindrance to smooth replacement, such as requiring a strong force to remove.

2004-148702

  An object of the present invention is to provide a transfer tool capable of quickly and easily removing a refill after use among the contents described above.

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention takes the following measures.

  That is, the transfer tool according to the present invention is a transfer tool for exchanging the transfer tape by separating the transfer tape wound around the take-up reel, which is a non-replaceable part provided on the case side, from the take-up reel. And, when the transfer tape is replaced, it is provided with a diameter reducing mechanism that can reduce the winding diameter at the time of replacement of the transfer tape to a diameter that is smaller than the winding diameter at the time of use of the winding reel. And

  If it is such, the strong engagement with a take-up reel and replacement parts at the time of use can loosen the degree of engagement by operating a diameter-reduction mechanism. By doing so, it is possible to realize quick and simple replacement parts replacement. Further, when a new replacement part is attached, the diameter of the take-up reel is reduced by the diameter reducing mechanism, so that the replacement part can be easily attached in a state where the degree of engagement is loosened.

  If the transfer tape is wound directly on the winding surface of the take-up reel in order to simplify the configuration of the replacement part, the transfer tape is firmly wound around the take-up reel. However, according to the diameter-reducing mechanism of the present invention, it is possible to loosen the tightening applied to the take-up reel by the wound transfer tape. As a result, even if the transfer tape is directly wound around the take-up reel, the transfer tape can be easily removed.

  Further, in order to make it easier to remove the transfer tape, it is desirable to operate the diameter reducing mechanism in conjunction with an operation for taking out a replacement part including the transfer tape.

  In particular, in order to facilitate replacement work of replacement parts, if the case has an arm that moves the take-up reel from the use position to the protruding position positioned near the transfer head, the diameter reducing mechanism is used for arm operation. Anything that works in conjunction is desirable.

  As a specific configuration for linking the operation of the arm and the operation of the diameter reducing mechanism, the diameter reducing mechanism is reduced by utilizing the relationship between the take-up reel and the non-operating portion of the case during the operation of the arm. It is desirable to have a radial operation.

  As a specific configuration for reducing the diameter of the take-up reel with a simple configuration, the take-up reel is provided with a plurality of expansion / contraction members having a take-up surface, and the diameter reducing mechanism is set close to the distance between the take-up surfaces. It is preferable to perform such an operation.

  On the end face of the transfer tape wound around the take-up reel, a transfer product that could not be transferred during use sometimes protrudes from the end face. In that case, when the take-up reel is in contact with the end face of the wound transfer tape, the end face of the transfer tape adheres to the take-up reel side, and the transfer tape and take-up reel are unlikely to come off. There is a case. Therefore, if the diameter-reducing mechanism of the present invention has an additional surface that can move relative to the end surface of the transfer tape when replacing a replacement part, the end surface of the transfer tape is attached to the additional surface. Is released. As a result, the transfer tape wound around the take-up reel can be more easily detached.

  As a specific configuration for performing relative movement between the attachment surface and the end surface of the transfer tape, a plurality of expansion / contraction members having attachment surfaces are provided on the take-up reel, and the distance between the plurality of attachment surfaces is set. By changing the position, the attachment surface can be moved relative to the end surface of the transfer tape.

  On the other hand, in order to effectively prevent the end surface of the transfer tape from contacting a part of the case and interfering with the rotation operation of the take-up reel, the case abuts the end surface of the transfer tape, and the winding It is desirable to have a rotating plate that can rotate coaxially with the reel.

  According to the present invention, the strong engagement between the take-up reel and the replacement part at the time of use can loosen the degree of engagement by operating the diameter reducing mechanism. By doing so, it is possible to provide a transfer tool that realizes quick and simple replacement parts replacement.

The perspective view of the transfer tool which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The front view. FIG. The external view of the state which opened the case which concerns on the embodiment. The front view. FIG. Operation | movement explanatory drawing corresponding to FIG. Operation | movement explanatory drawing corresponding to FIG. The principal part enlarged view which concerns on the same embodiment. Action | operation explanatory drawing which concerns on the same embodiment. Same as above. Same as above. The front view of the principal part which concerns on the same embodiment. Operation | movement explanatory drawing corresponding to FIG. The disassembled perspective view of the principal part which concerns on the same embodiment. The other exploded perspective view. Operation | movement explanatory drawing of the principal part which concerns on the same embodiment. Same as above. Same as above. Explanatory drawing concerning the modification 1 of the embodiment. The action explanatory view concerning the modification 2. The action explanatory view concerning the modification 3. The action explanatory view concerning the modification 4.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The transfer tool according to the present embodiment is, for example, for winding and holding a transfer tape 21 coated with an adhesive as a transfer product, and transferring the adhesive to a target surface such as a paper surface via a transfer head 37. is there. Of course, the transfer material applied to the transfer tape 21 is not limited to the adhesive, and the transfer tape 21 to which the correction agent is applied may be applied.

  The transfer tool has a mode in which the transfer tape 21 is exchanged by detaching the transfer tape 21 wound around the take-up reel 36 from the take-up reel 36, and the transfer product is accommodated in a transferable manner. The case 1 is a non-replaceable part, and the refill 2 is a replaceable part that can be separated and replaced with respect to the case 1. Specifically, the take-up reel 36 located far from the transfer head 37 is supported by an arm 33 to be described later, and the arm 33 is rotated to move the take-up reel 36 from the use position (P) to the transfer head 37. The refill 2 including the transfer tape 21 is exchanged as the protruding position (Q) operated to the vicinity.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the refill 2 includes the transfer tape 21 and a supply spool 22 that winds and holds the transfer tape 21. The transfer tape 21 is formed with an annular portion 21a on the leading end side for directly engaging and fixing to the take-up reel 36. In other words, in this embodiment, the refill 2 is composed of only the transfer tape 21 and the supply spool 22, and the supply reel 34, the take-up reel 36, the transfer head 37, and the other essential elements of the transfer tool are engaged. And by making all the components for holding into non-replaceable parts, the load on the environment related to the replacement of the refill 2 can be reduced. In the present embodiment, the refill 2 is not shown for convenience in the drawings other than FIG. 4 and FIGS. 10 to 12.

  Here, the transfer tool according to the present embodiment includes a diameter reducing mechanism X that can reduce the winding diameter when the transfer tape 21 is replaced to a diameter that is smaller than the winding diameter when the winding reel 36 is used. It is characterized by this.

  Hereinafter, mainly the case 1 will be specifically described in the configuration of the transfer tool.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 12, the case 1 is connected to a case main body 3 holding a feeding reel 34, a take-up reel 36, a transfer head 37, and the like, and the case main body 3 via a hinge h. And a cover 4.

  The cover 4 includes a cover main body 41 configured to be openable and closable on the case 1 side via a hinge h, a cap 42 provided on the front end side of the cover main body 41 and capable of covering the transfer head 37, the take-up reel 36, and the front surface. It has a rotating plate 43 that overlaps and can rotate coaxially, and a claw receiving portion 44 that can be engaged with the case body 3 side. The rotating plate 43 adheres directly to the end surface of the wound transfer tape 21 while adhering to the rotating plate 43. Specifically, the rotating plate 43 is transferred via an adhesive that protrudes from the end surface of the transfer tape 21 and cannot be transferred. Even if the end surface of the tape 21 adheres to the rotating plate 43, the rotating plate 43 rotates coaxially with the take-up reel 36, so that the rotation of the take-up reel 36 is not hindered.

  The case main body 3 is rotated to a predetermined position of the intermediate plate 32, the outer body 31 holding other components, the intermediate plate 32 attached with the arm housing space 3s formed between the outer body 31 and the outer body 31. The arm 33 which can be attached and can position the take-up reel 36 in the vicinity of the transfer head 37, the feed reel 34 attached to the intermediate plate 32, and the feed reel 34 and the take-up reel 36 which are attached to the outer body 31 are respectively engaged. An intermediate gear 35, a take-up reel 36 attached to the tip of the arm 33, and a transfer head 37 attached to the tip of the case body 3 are provided.

  The outer body 31 forms the outside of the cover main body 41 itself with the intermediate plate 32 mounted therein, and uses the engaging claw portion 312 and the arm 33 for engaging with the claw receiving portion 44 on the cover 4 side. Arm locking claws 311 provided at two positions on the upper and lower sides for positioning to the position (P).

  The intermediate plate 32 divides the inside of the case 1 in the thickness direction, and the arm accommodating space in which the case 1 can accommodate the arm 33 between the outer side of the case 1 having the intermediate plate 32 and the intermediate plate 32. 3s is formed. The intermediate plate 32 has a head mounting portion 321 which is a rib provided so as to protrude in the thickness direction, that is, a substantially H shape in front view, for mounting the transfer head 37, and a feeding reel mounting portion 322 for mounting the feeding reel 34. The arm mounting portion 323 provided at a predetermined position between the head mounting portion 321 and the feeding reel mounting portion 322, the receiving recess 324 for receiving the take-up reel 36 at the use position (P), and the receiving recess 324 The first rack 325 and the second rack 326 provided so as to face each other at the edge of the head, and the arm 33 housing portion from the transfer head 37 in order to position the arm 33 at the protruding position (Q). And a protrusion 327 protruding at the opening edge. Further, the first rack 325 and the second rack 326 are positioned at positions facing each other when viewed from the front. However, when projected from different positions in the thickness direction in plan view, the first rack 325 and the second rack 326 are disposed on a winding gear 362 and an operation gear 363a described later. Each can be meshed.

  The arm 33 is rotatably supported on the intermediate plate 32 by a rotating shaft 331 provided on the base end side, and rotatably supports the take-up reel 36 by a take-up reel mounting portion 332 on the distal end side. A recess 333 for positioning the arm 33 at the protruding position (Q) is formed at the intermediate position by receiving the protrusion 327 protruding from the intermediate plate 32.

  The supply reel 34 includes a refill attachment portion 341 for attaching the supply spool 22 in the refill 2, and a supply gear 343 for transmitting the rotation of the supply reel 34 by the transfer operation to the take-up reel 36 side via the intermediate gear 35. In order to adjust the rotational speed of the feeding gear 343 and the rotational speed of the refill attachment portion 341, a clutch 342 is provided that connects them in a state in which friction with a constant strength is generated. Generally, the gear ratio is set so that the winding speed of the transfer tape 21 by the take-up reel 36 is always faster than the transfer speed of the transfer tape 21 through the use of the take-up reel 34 as compared to the feeding speed of the transfer tape 21. Since it is set, the clutch 342 always operates when the transfer tool is used. With these configurations, the take-up reel 36 is winding the transfer tape 21 while being tightened by the transfer tape 21 with a certain level of strength.

  The transfer head 37 is fixed by externally fitting the base end portion to the head mounting portion 321 of the intermediate plate 32, and the transfer tape 21 is smoothly driven by providing a resin transfer roller rotatably at the tip end. To get.

  The take-up reel 36 is stretched directly on the transfer tape 21 to take up the transfer tape 21, the take-up / reduction member 361, the take-up gear 362 that supports the enlargement / reduction member 361 and meshes with the intermediate gear 35, and these enlargement / reduction members 361 and an intermediate body 363 interposed between the winding gear 362. The detailed configuration of the take-up reel 36 will be described in detail later.

  Therefore, the transfer tool according to the present embodiment has the rotation center of the arm 33 at a predetermined position between the transfer head 37 and the supply reel 34 on the side close to the transfer head 37, that is, at the intermediate plate 32. By setting the arm attachment portion 323 provided between the head attachment portion 321 and the feeding reel attachment portion 322, the use position (P) shown in FIGS. The projecting position (Q) shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a protrusion 327 for positioning at the protruding position (Q) is provided at the opening edge of the arm accommodating space 3s, and a recess 333 that can accommodate the protrusion 327 is provided in the arm 33. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, in the protruding position (Q), the recess 333 provided in the arm 33 accommodates the positioning protrusion of the intermediate plate 32, so that the protruding position (Q) is stably maintained. It has become.

  Here, a mode in which the refill 2 as a replacement part is attached using the operation of the arm 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the feeding spool 22 of the refill 2 is mounted on the feeding reel 34, and the annular portion 21a of the transfer tape 21 is positioned ahead of the transfer head 37 with the arm 33 as the protruding position (Q). It is attached to the take-up reel 36. At this time, in this embodiment, the feeding portion a of the transfer tape 21 on the feeding reel 34, the tip end b of the transfer head 37, and the winding portion c of the transfer tape 21 on the take-up reel 36 are substantially linear. It is positioned to make. However, of course, the tip b of the transfer head 37 is positioned above the straight line of the transfer tape 21 formed by the feeding point a of the transfer tape 21 and the winding point c of the transfer tape 21 on the take-up reel 36. It may be. Accordingly, the user can perform the operation without routing the transfer tape 21 around the transfer head 37 or the like when attaching the refill 2 in particular, so that the refill 2 can be easily and reliably attached.

  When the arm 33 is rotated toward the use position (P) as shown in FIG. 11, the transfer tape 21 can be hung on the transfer head 37 as it is, and the use position (P) is obtained as shown in FIG. In the state, the refill 2 is installed correctly. Although not shown, if the cover 4 is attached from the state shown in the figure, the transfer operation can be performed. In the state shown in FIG. 12, the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is larger than that in the protruding position (Q), so that the annular portion 21 a is reliably engaged with the take-up reel 36. In other words, in the state where the arm 33 is moved from the use position (P) to the protruding position (Q), the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is reduced.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the transfer tool according to this embodiment has a reduced state (diameter reduced from the expanded state (W) when the take-up reel 36 is used when the transfer tape 21 is replaced) N) a diameter-reducing mechanism X that can be used. In the present embodiment, the diameter reducing mechanism X is constituted by a take-up reel 36, an arm 33, and a first rack 325 and a second rack 326 provided on the intermediate plate 32. That is, the diameter reducing mechanism X of the present embodiment operates in conjunction with the operation of the arm 33.

  Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the take-up reel 36 mainly constituting the diameter reducing mechanism X will be described.

  As described above, the take-up reel 36 includes the expansion / contraction member 361, the take-up gear 362, and the intermediate body 363 interposed therebetween. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, in the take-up reel 36, the expansion / contraction member 361 performs the expansion / contraction operation by the relative rotation operation of the take-up gear 362 and the intermediate body 363. The expansion / contraction member 361 is composed of a plurality of expansion / contraction members 361 having the same shape, in this embodiment. The take-up gear 362 includes a gear body 362a that meshes with the intermediate gear 35, an expansion / contraction groove 362b that radially supports the expansion / contraction member 361, and a core-shaped portion 362c that supports the tip of the expansion / contraction member 361. is doing. The intermediate body 363 is engaged with the expansion / contraction member 361 so as to determine the relative positions of the expansion / contraction members 361 and the relative positions of the cam holes 363b and the expansion / contraction member 361. And an operation gear 363a for rotating.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 16, the expansion / contraction member 361 is wound around the annular portion 21 a of the transfer tape 21 to directly wind the transfer tape 21, and the end surface of the wound transfer tape 21. An attachment surface 361b attached to the attachment surface and a rear surface side of the attachment surface 361b protrude from the insertion surface, and are inserted into the cam hole 363b on the proximal end side and supported by the expansion / contraction groove 362b at the distal end portion, thereby being supported so as to be expandable / contractible. It has a supported protrusion 361c, and a sliding protrusion 361d and a sliding hole 361e for engaging adjacent expansion / contraction members 361 with each other so as to be close to each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, when the arm 33 in the use position (P) is moved to the protruding position (Q), the first rack 325 and the first rack 325 which are non-operating parts of the intermediate plate 32 are provided. With respect to the two racks 326, the gear main body 362a of the winding gear 362 and the operation body of the intermediate body 363 are engaged so as to rotate in opposite directions. Therefore, the take-up gear 362 and the intermediate body 363 are relatively rotated from the posture in which the take-up reel 36 is in the expanded state (W). At this time, the supported protrusion 361 c is urged toward the inner surface of the cam hole 363 b of the intermediate body 363, so that the expansion / contraction member 361 is contracted toward the center portion 362 c, that is, the center of the take-up reel 36. That is, at this time, when the winding surfaces 361a are close to each other, an expanded state (N) in which the diameter of the winding reel 36 is reduced is taken. At the same time, the attachment surface 361b also moves relative to the end surface of the transfer tape 21 (not shown) by performing a relative operation with respect to the end surface of the transfer tape 21 in proximity to each other. That is, even when the adhesive that protrudes from the end face of the transfer tape 21 and cannot be transferred is attached to the attachment surface 361b, the attached state is released.

  In this way, a slight gap is formed between the inner surface of the transfer tape 21 wound by the take-up reel 36 in the reduced state (N) with a reduced diameter and the take-up surface 361a. Adhesion due to the agent is also eliminated. As a result, the used transfer tape 21 can be smoothly removed from the take-up reel 36. Needless to say, during the operation of the arm 33 shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, an expanded state (W) in which the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is enlarged is obtained by going through the reverse procedure.

  With the above-described configuration, the transfer tool according to the present embodiment has the diameter reducing mechanism X that can be reduced in diameter from the winding diameter when the take-up reel 36 is used when the transfer tape 21 is replaced. Since it is provided, the strong engagement between the take-up reel 36 and the transfer tape 21 which is a part of the replacement part can be loosened by operating the diameter reducing mechanism X during use. It has become. As a result, the take-up reel 36 is released from the expanded state (W) fastened to the transfer tape 21, thereby realizing a quick and simple replacement part replacement. Further, when a new replacement part is attached, the diameter reduction mechanism X takes the reduced state (N) in which the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is reduced, so that the annular portion 21a can be easily attached.

  Further, as described above, since the transfer tape 21 is wound directly on the winding surface 361a of the winding reel 36 in the present embodiment, even if the number of parts constituting the refill 2 is reduced, the refill 2 can be easily refilled. It can be exchanged.

  In the present embodiment, the diameter reducing mechanism X is operated in conjunction with the operation for taking out the refill including the transfer tape 21, thereby further contributing to simple replacement of the refill 2. .

  In particular, in order to facilitate replacement work of replacement parts, the case 1 has an arm 33 for positioning the take-up reel 36 in the vicinity of the transfer head 37, and the diameter reducing mechanism X is operated in conjunction with the operation of the arm 33. I am going to do it.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the diameter of the take-up reel 36 using the engagement between the take-up reel 36 during operation of the arm 33 and the first rack 325 and the second rack 326 which are non-operating portions in the case 1. Therefore, the refill 2 can be replaced more quickly by effectively omitting the process for replacing the transfer tape 21 as a replacement part for the user. ing.

  The winding reel 36 is provided with a plurality of expansion / contraction members 361 having a winding surface 361a, and the diameter reducing mechanism X is simplified by applying a configuration in which the distance between the winding surfaces 361a is made close to each other. In this way, the diameter of the take-up reel 36 can be reduced.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the diameter reducing mechanism X has the attachment surface 361b that can move relative to the end surface of the transfer tape 21 when the replacement part is replaced, and thus is wound around the take-up reel 36. The transfer tape 21 is wound in a state where the end surface of the transfer tape 21 protrudes from the end surface, and a transfer material that cannot be transferred during use adheres to the attachment surface 361b, and the attachment surface 361b and the transfer tape 21 do not easily come off. Even if the state is configured, the state in which the end surface of the transfer tape 21 is attached to the attachment surface 361b is released. As a result, the transfer tape 21 wound around the take-up reel 36 can be removed more easily.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the expansion / contraction member 361 is used as a specific configuration for performing the relative operation between the attachment surface 361b and the end surface of the transfer tape 21, and thereby, a plurality of attachment surfaces 361b are arranged. Since the distance is changed, the above effect is realized with a simple configuration.

  In this embodiment, in order to effectively avoid that the end surface of the transfer tape 21 contacts a part of the case 1 and interferes with the rotation operation of the take-up reel 36, in this embodiment, the end surface of the transfer tape 21 is brought into contact with the end surface. A rotating plate 43 that can rotate coaxially with the reel is provided.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the specific configuration of each unit is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

<Modification 1>
Hereinafter, although each modification of this embodiment is explained in full detail, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the component equivalent to the component of the said embodiment about these modifications, and the detailed description shall be abbreviate | omitted.

  The expansion / contraction mechanism according to this modification uses an operation of closing the case main body 3 with the cover 4 to expand the diameter of the take-up reel 36 and to open the cover 4 again. Thus, the diameter of the expansion / contraction member 361 is configured to contract. Specifically, by providing a tapered surface 36a on the upper end side of the expansion / contraction member 361, and adjusting the protrusion height and position of the protrusion 43a at the center of the rotating plate 43 provided on the inner surface of the cover 4 as appropriate, The taper surface 36a is pressed by the protrusion 43a, and the relative distance of the expansion / contraction member 361 is separated. As a result, the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is expanded at the time of use, and when the cover 4 is opened, the diameter of the take-up reel 36 is reduced by the elastic recovery described above. Even in such a case, the refill 2 can be replaced quickly and easily as in the above embodiment.

<Modification 2>
In the above embodiment, the mode in which the annular portion 21a provided at the tip of the transfer tape 21 is hung around the winding surface 361a of the take-up reel 36 is illustrated. The transfer tape 21 may be engaged with the take-up reel 36 by being engaged with the inner side of 361 or by being hung on any one expansion / contraction member 361.

<Modification 3>
Of course, in the above embodiment, the transfer tape 21 is attached to the take-up reel 36 by providing the annular portion 21a at the tip of the transfer tape 21. However, as in this modification shown in FIG. Alternatively, the transfer tape 21 may be attached to the take-up reel 36 by appropriately engaging the annular member 23 configured separately to the take-up reel 36.

<Modification 4>
On the other hand, as in this modification shown in FIG. 23, the tip of the transfer tape 21 may be simply a cutting edge 21b obtained by cutting the transfer tape 21. In such a case, as shown in the figure, for example, a slit 361 s is provided in a part of the take-up reel 36, in the drawing, the expansion / contraction member 361 so that the cutting edge 21 b is sandwiched by the slit 361 s. good.

  The present invention is not limited to that disclosed in the above-described embodiments and modifications. For example, a lever, a button, or a switch is provided in a part of the case, and the diameter of the take-up reel is reduced by operating the switch. A possible diameter reduction mechanism X may be used. In addition to the diameter reducing mechanism X, a separation inducing mechanism that induces separation of the transfer tape from the take-up reel by operation of a button, a slider, or the like may be provided.

  In addition, the specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The present invention can be used as a transfer tool configured such that a refill including a transfer tape coated with a transfer product is replaceable.

1 ... Case 2 ... Replacement parts (refill)
21 ... Transfer tape 325 ... Non-operating part (first rack)
326 ... Non-operating part (second rack)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 33 ... Arm 36 ... Winding reel 361 ... Expansion / contraction member 361a ... Winding surface 361b ... Additional surface 37 ... Transfer head 43 ... Rotating plate X ... Diameter reduction mechanism

Claims (9)

A transfer tool for replacing a transfer tape by detaching a transfer tape wound around a take-up reel, which is a non-replaceable part provided on the case side, from the take-up reel,
A transfer tool comprising a diameter reducing mechanism capable of setting a winding diameter at the time of replacement of the transfer tape to a diameter smaller than a winding diameter at the time of use of the take-up reel. The transfer tool according to claim 1, wherein the transfer tape is wound directly on the winding surface of the winding reel. The transfer tool according to claim 1, wherein the diameter reducing mechanism operates in conjunction with an operation for taking out a replacement part including a transfer tape. The case has an arm for operating the take-up reel from a use position to a protruding position positioned near the transfer head,
The transfer tool according to claim 3, wherein the diameter reducing mechanism is operated in conjunction with the operation of the arm.   The transfer tool according to claim 4, wherein the diameter-reducing mechanism operates by utilizing an engagement between the take-up reel during operation of the arm and a non-operating portion in the case. The winding reel has a plurality of expansion / contraction members having a winding surface,
The transfer tool according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the diameter reducing mechanism performs an operation of bringing the winding surfaces closer to each other. The winding reel is in contact with the end face of the wound transfer tape,
The transfer tool according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the diameter-reducing mechanism is capable of relatively moving an attachment surface in contact with an end surface of the transfer tape when the transfer tape is replaced. 8. The transfer according to claim 7, wherein the take-up reel has a plurality of expansion / contraction members having attachment surfaces, and moves relative to the end surface of the transfer tape by changing a distance between the plurality of attachment surfaces. Ingredients. The transfer according to claim 1, wherein the case includes a rotating plate that abuts on an end surface of the transfer tape and can rotate coaxially with the take-up reel. Ingredients.

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