JPH04130882U - recording tape - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To enable release paper to be easily peeled off from a film and adhesive layer on which characters, symbols, etc. are recorded. [Structure] A recording tape for pasting on documents, files, shelves, etc., in which a slit 18 extending in the longitudinal direction of the recording tape 10 is provided in the center of a release paper 16 pasted on the adhesive surface 14 of the recording tape 10.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention records characters, symbols, etc. with a recording device, and records the headings of document files etc. This relates to recording tapes used in

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, recording films have been made up of a recording film with an adhesive layer and a release paper attached to the adhesive layer. Type impact and embossing of desired characters and symbols on the recorded recording tape. Alternatively, after recording by thermal transfer, etc., cut the recording tape to the specified length with a cutter. There are tape recording devices that cut tape to create recorded tape pieces. to this tape recording device Peel off the release paper to expose the adhesive layer and attach the tape piece to the object. Can be pasted. When removing the release paper from this piece of tape, the user must Bend the corner of the paper to create a slight gap between the adhesive layer and the release paper, and then Insert your fingernail, etc., and peel off the release paper from the adhesive layer.

0003 However, when the release paper is peeled off using the above method, there are creases on the recording film. The folds may make it difficult to attach the end of the tape piece to the object, or However, there is a problem in that the tape piece attached to the object is likely to peel off.

0004 In order to solve this problem, two cutter blades placed side by side with an interval of about 2 mm were used. cut the tape piece completely with one cutter blade, and cut the tape piece completely with the other cutter blade (half cutter blade). Perform a so-called half cut in which only the release paper of the tape piece is cut using a cutting blade). There are tape recording devices that can do this.

[0005] When removing the release paper from the tape pieces cut in this way, be sure to cover half of the release paper. Warp the tape piece so that the peeling paper surface of the tape piece is convex around the area where it was cut. The edges of the release paper will be peeled off from the recording film and adhesive layer. The release paper can be easily peeled off from the adhesive layer by pulling the edge of the release paper. can.

[0006]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in the above tape recording device, only the release paper of the tape piece is cut. Therefore, the gap between the cutting edge of the half-cut blade and the pedestal that faces this half-cut blade is Less than the thickness of the tape piece and greater than the thickness of the recording film and adhesive layer must be set as such. For this reason, the holder of the half-cut blade High accuracy is required for the positioning accuracy, and a structure for adjusting the gap is required. The structure supporting the half-cut blade became more complex, and the tape recording device itself became more expensive. Become. Furthermore, the work of installing the half-cut blade becomes complicated.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and does not require a special tape cutting mechanism to perform tape cutting, and can damage the recording layer. To provide a recording tape whose release layer can be easily peeled off from an adhesive layer without The purpose is to

[0008]

[Means to solve the problem]

To achieve this purpose, the recording tape of the present invention is incorporated into a recording device, A recording layer on which characters, symbols, etc. are recorded by the recording device, and a recording layer on one side of the recording layer. Cover the adhesive layer that can be scratched and the adhesive side of the adhesive layer, and also cover the recording tape in the longitudinal direction. The release layer has an extending slit formed therein.

[0009]

[Effect]

The recording layer of the recording tape of the present invention having the above structure can be used to record characters or Symbols etc. are recorded. The adhesive layer provided on one side of the recording layer allows the release layer to be peeled off. This allows it to be attached to a desired object. The release layer is the adhesive side of the adhesive layer. It is provided on the release layer of the recording tape to protect the Warp the tape piece so that the release layer side of the tape piece is convex near the slit. As a result, the release layer near the slit peels off from the adhesive layer, and the peeled release layer is pulled. It can be easily peeled off from the adhesive layer by stretching it.

0010

【Example】

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

[0011] The recording tape 10 of the present invention discharged from the recording device P is as shown in FIG. A transparent film tape 12, which is the recording layer of the invention, and one part of the film tape 12. Adhesive layer 14 attached to the surface and the adhesive layer 14 attached to the adhesive surface to cover the adhesive surface. The release paper 16 includes a longitudinal side of the recording tape 10. A slit 18 extending in the direction is formed in the center.

0012 Further, the recording tape 10 before being recorded is, as shown in FIG. The tape 12 and the release paper 16 having the adhesive layer 14 are stored separately. It is held in the storage cassette 20.

[0013] The tape storage cassette 20 is a film tape around which the film tape 12 is wound. A ribbon in which the spool 22 and the thermal transfer ribbon 24 are wound with the ink side facing inside. supply spool 26, thermal transfer ribbon pulled out from the ribbon supply spool 26; The ribbon take-up spool 28 for winding 24 has approximately the same width as the film tape 12; The release paper 16 has an adhesive layer 14 on one side and has a slit 18 formed therein. The adhesive layer supply spool 30 is wound with the adhesive layer 6 facing outward, and the adhesive layer of the release paper 16 An alignment roller 32 that aligns the layer 14 and the recording surface of the film tape 12 is mounted on a cassette. It is housed in a case 19. Then, open the upper opening of the cassette case 19. By closing with the lid body 34, the cassette case 19 and this cassette case 19 are closed. Each of the above-mentioned stages is The pool and alignment roller 32 are rotatably fixed.

[0014] This tape storage cassette 20 allows you to write desired characters, symbols, etc. onto the film tape 12. It is detachably attached to the back side of the recording device P that performs reverse recording.

[0015] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the tape storage cassette 20 has A recess 38 is formed to accommodate the removed thermal head 36. A space is secured on the outer and inner edges of the recess 38 to accommodate the thermal head 36. Guide plates 40 and 42 are provided upright.

[0016] Then, the film tape 12 and the thermal transfer ribbon 24 are moved by the guide pin 44. The thermal transfer ribbon 24 is guided to the recess 38 with the ink surface facing each other. A guide plate 40 erected on the inner periphery of the recess 38 has a guide plate 40 that is guided to the recess 38 . A leaf spring 46 is provided to urge the film tape 12 and the thermal transfer ribbon 24 outward. This ensures that there is enough space for storing the thermal head 36. has been done.

[0017] Therefore, when this tape storage cassette 20 is installed in the recording device P, the thermal The head 36 is arranged on the back side (the side other than the ink side) of the thermal transfer ribbon 24. become. The thermal head 36 can be moved toward and away from the thermal head 36, and can be moved toward the recording device P side. The film tape 12 and the thermal transfer ribbon 24 are moved by the provided platen roller 48. The desired inversion is applied to the film tape 12 by pressing it against the thermal head 36. Can record characters.

[0018] The thermal transfer ribbon 24 that has passed through the recess 38 passes through the end 42a of the guide plate 42. The film tape 12 that has been wound and recorded on the ribbon take-up spool 28 is placed on an alignment roller. It is guided to the outside of the tape storage cassette 20 via the roller 32. Aligning roller 32 and When the ribbon take-up spool 28 is attached to the recording device P, a drive motor (not shown) and a tape feeder 50 on the recording device P side that are rotated in opposite directions by the power transmission mechanism. and the ribbon winding body 52, and through these parts, the Rotationally driven. Therefore, the thermal transfer ribbon 24 and film tape 12 Due to the rotational drive of be done.

[0019] Then, the alignment roller 32 simply aligns the recording surface of the film tape 12 and the release paper 16. In addition to aligning the adhesive layer 14, an alignment roller provided on the recording device P side 32 to the recording surface of the film tape 12. The adhesive surface of the adhesive layer 14 of the release paper 16 is pressed, and the film tape 12 and the release paper 16 are bonded together. join. Further, the feed roller 54 is rotatable around a shaft 56 on the side of the recording device P. The tape storage cassette 20 is supported by a support body 58 fixed to the recording device. After attaching to P, the support 58 is moved in the direction of arrow C (counterclockwise) by a biasing member (not shown). direction), the film tape 12 is applied to the roller surface of the alignment roller 32. Press the release paper 16 and peel off the recorded film tape 12 using the adhesive layer 14. The paper 16 is joined.

[0020] Also, in the path from the recess 38 in the film tape 12 to the alignment roller 32, The film tape 12 is placed on the alignment roller 32 at the joining position E or the release paper 16. A guide plate 60 is formed to guide the user.

[0021] On the other hand, a guide roller 64 is provided on the path to the alignment roller 32 on the release paper 16. is provided, and the release paper 16 that has passed through the path is attached to the flange 32 of the alignment roller 32. a and the roller surface 32b to the joining position E with the film tape 12. Ru.

[0022] Furthermore, the spliced recording tape is provided in the drawer opening of the tape storage cassette 20. The tape is guided out of the tape storage cassette 20 via the tape presser 66, and is transferred to the recording device P. A receiving part receives the cutting blade 70 of the attached tape cutting device 68. 72 to form a piece of tape.

[0023] Next, the operation of the recording device P and tape storage cassette 20 configured in this way will be explained. explain about.

[0024] First, with the tape storage cassette 20 installed in the recording device P, Turn on the power of the recording device P by operating the power switch (not shown) provided on the device P. Make it. Next, press the selection dial or keyboard (see figure) provided on the recording device P. Enter the characters and symbols to be recorded using the input section (not shown). And print key ( (not shown), the thermal transfer ribbon 24 and the thermal head 36 are pressed down. The input characters and symbols are reversed and recorded on the transparent film tape 12. It will be done. The recorded surface of the film tape 12 has the film tape 12 and The adhesive layer 14 of the release paper 16 having approximately the same width is attached to the alignment roller 32 and the feed roller 54. It is pressed in cooperation with the paper, and the width is adjusted and the paper is pasted. This allows the recorded Ink for letters, symbols, etc. is laminated with film tape 12 and adhesive layer 14. A recorded recording tape 10 is created. This recording tape 10 is cut by a cutter blade 70. Cut to required length. As a result, the release paper 16 has a slit in the center. A piece of tape for attachment is completed.

[0025] The vicinity of the slit 18 of this tape piece of the recording tape 10 is convex toward the release paper 16 side. By bending it as shown, the release paper 16 near the slit 18 can be peeled off from the adhesive layer 14. The adhesive layer 14 can be easily removed by pulling the peeled release paper 16. It can be peeled off and pasted onto desired document files, etc.

[0026] Also, when pasting tape pieces of recorded recording tape on a shelf, the thickness of the shelf With conventional recording tape, the adhesive layer of the recording tape will However, the recording tape of this invention In case of type 10, leave either one of the release paper 16a or 16b and attach it. If so, stick it on the shelf without getting the back side (adhesive side) of the recording tape 10 dirty. I can do it. In addition, the position of the slit provided in the release paper may be other than the center, and The number of slits may be plural.

[0027]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above explanation, the recording tape of the present invention is suitable for use. The release layer can be easily peeled off by touching the tape, allowing you to cleanly remove the recorded tape from the target object. Can be pasted.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a recording tape of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tape storage cassette containing the recording tape of the present invention with the lid removed.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state when a tape storage cassette is installed in the recording device.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the recording tape of the present invention is made so that the release paper side is convex.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Recording tape 12 Film tape 14 Adhesive layer 16 Release paper 18 slit

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A recording tape that is incorporated into a recording device to record characters, symbols, etc., comprising: a recording layer recorded by the recording device; an adhesive layer provided on one surface of the recording layer; A recording tape comprising a release layer covering an adhesive layer and having a slit extending in the longitudinal direction of the recording tape.