JP2528865Y2 - Sub cassette - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a sub-cassette for refilling an endless ink ribbon into a ribbon cassette.

Conventional technologyConventionally, when replacing a used endless ink ribbon, it is uneconomical to replace the still usable cassette body at the same time. Had been used.

However, the operation of smoothly inserting the folded endless ink ribbon from this sub-cassette into the ribbon cassette and pulling out the case is not easy, and if the folded part breaks down or the special push-out mechanism is not provided, the ribbon can be removed from the case. There is also a problem in terms of operability and reliability, which is difficult to put out, and a problem that the operator's hands become dirty during the replacement operation.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and the endless ink ribbon can be reliably and operably inserted from the case into the ribbon cassette, and the operator's hand is less contaminated. It is intended for a sub-cassette.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention covers a sub-cassette by forming a box-shaped case body with a bottom plate and a side plate, and forming a cross section with a bottom piece and a side piece to cover an opening of the case body. It consists of a lid, an endless ink ribbon that is partially folded and stored in the case body, and a holding tape with adhesive applied to both ends. When storing the ink ribbon, both ends of the holding tape are attached to the outer surface of the case body and the lid side. Adhesives are sequentially fixed to the pieces, and when the ink ribbon is installed, the center of the holding tape is pulled to release the fixed state between both ends of the holding tape and the lid side piece while maintaining the fixed state of both ends of the holding tape and the case body. Then, the case body and the cover are moved so that only the ink ribbon is mounted in the ribbon accommodating portion.

In the present invention, when projecting pieces facing each other are provided on both side edges of the bottom plate of the case main body, the operability of discharging the endless ink ribbon from the case main body is further improved, and dirt on fingers is reduced.

The sub-cassette according to the present invention is inserted into the ribbon cassette attached to the printer with the lid facing down. The adhesive of the holding tape is peeled off as shown in FIG. 3, and the holding state of the case body and the lid is released.
Free from each other.

In this state, when the lid body is moved upward in the horizontal direction and the case body is pulled out from the ribbon cassette, only the endless ink ribbon remains in the cassette as it is, and the replacement of the old and new endless ink ribbons is completed.

If protruding pieces are provided on both side edges of the bottom plate of the case body, the side plates are tilted by grasping and pressing the protruding pieces from both sides with fingers and the opening is expanded, and the endless part housed therein is opened. Discharge of the ink ribbon can be performed reliably and easily. The holding tape is preferably held at two places, but may be held at one place at the center.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a case body made of paper or the like, which is formed in a box shape with a bottom plate 2 and a side plate 3, and has slits 4, 4 open at one end in both side plates 3, 3 and orthogonal to the bottom plate 2, and both sides of the bottom plate 2. Protruding pieces 5, 5 facing each other are provided at the center of the edge.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a cover made of paper or the like, which has a bottom piece 7 and a side piece 8 and has a cross-sectional shape, and is formed so that the case body 1 can be inserted from the opening side and cover the opening.

Reference numeral 9 denotes an endless ink ribbon, in which the folded portion is inserted into the case main body 1 and the other portion is extended outside through the slit 4.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a holding tape made of a band-shaped paper or the like. An adhesive 11 is attached to one surface of both ends, and is attached to the bottom plate 2 of the case body 1 and the side piece 8 of the lid 6 in order. Further, the holding tape 10 is folded back from the sticking portion of the side piece 8 and overlapped on the sticking portion, and provided with standing pieces 12 which are overlapped from both sides at the center portion, and can be picked up with a finger. In this state, the case body 1 and the lid 6 are integrally held by the holding tape 10, and can be stored and carried.

To replenish a new endless ink ribbon 9, the sub-cassette of the present invention is inserted with the lid 6 down into a ribbon cassette (not shown) mounted on the printer. When the finger 12 is picked up with a finger and pulled upward, the adhesive stuck to the side piece 8 of the lid 6 is peeled off, and the holding tape 10 becomes as shown in FIG. Are released into an integrated holding state and become free from each other.

When the lid 6 is moved in the horizontal direction in this state, the case body 1 remains with the endless ink ribbon 9 stored therein,
Only the lid 6 is pulled out.

Further, when the rising portion 11 of the holding tape 10 is pulled upward, the case body 1 moves upward while leaving the endless ink ribbon 9, so that the new endless ink ribbon 9 is moved.
Is stored in the ribbon cassette.

Effect of the Invention Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, the endless ink ribbon can be stored in the ribbon cassette by a simple operation of simply holding the holding tape, pulling it upward, and pulling out the lid sideways. The endless ink ribbon can be reliably pushed out and stored simply by pressing the projecting piece of the main body from both sides, and dirt on fingers is reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the same embodiment. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Case main body, 2 ... Bottom plate, 3 ... Side plate, 5 ... Projection piece, 6 ... Lid, 7 ... Bottom piece, 8 ... Side piece, 9 ... Endless ink ribbon, 10 ... Holding Tape, 11 ... Standing part.

Claims (2)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A case body having a box shape with a bottom plate and a side plate, a lid body having a cross section with a bottom piece and a side piece covering an opening of the case body, and an endless ink ribbon partially folded and housed in the case body. And adhesive tape on both ends.When storing the ink ribbon, fix both ends of the adhesive tape to the outer surface of the case body and the lid side piece sequentially with adhesive. Pull to release the fixed state between both ends of the holding tape and the lid side piece while maintaining the fixed state of both ends of the holding tape and the case body, move the case body and the cover body, and install only the ink ribbon in the ribbon storage section A sub-cassette. 2. The sub-cassette according to claim 1, wherein the case main body is provided with projecting pieces facing each other on both side edges of the bottom plate.