JPS5914207Y2 - ink ribbon cassette - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to an ink ribbon cassette that accommodates an endless ink ribbon without using a spool.

In this type of ink ribbon cassette, the ink ribbons are stored in a folded and standing state, but when using the ink ribbons, it is important to have an appropriate gap between the ink ribbons for smooth movement of the ink ribbons. is necessary.

However, if there is the above-mentioned gap between the ink ribbons during transport or transportation before installing the ink ribbon cassettes to equipment such as computer terminals, the ink ribbon cassette may be damaged due to the weight of the ink ribbons or the vibration of the ink ribbon cassettes. The ink ribbon is drawn out more naturally, and when the ink ribbon is used, the drawn out ink ribbon must be put into the ink ribbon cassette.

Further, the ink ribbon falls down during the above-mentioned transportation or transportation, and if the ink ribbon is used in that state, the ink ribbon is bent or turned inside out, resulting in irregular printing or printing failure.

In the ink ribbon cassette of the present invention, the ink ribbon is held in the ink ribbon storage part by a presser to prevent the ink ribbon from being pulled out or falling down by the ink ribbon cassette during transportation or transport. The ink ribbon is compressed by pressing toward the side wall, and the end of the presser is exposed from the ink ribbon inlet or outlet of the main body, or is positioned within the inlet or outlet.

When using the ink ribbon, it is necessary to create an appropriate gap between the ink ribbons, and since the presser is not needed, the ribbon must be removed from the ink ribbon cassette. Therefore, hold the end of the presser with your fingers or tweezers. , the presser can be easily taken out without removing the lid of the ink ribbon cassette from the main body.

After the presser is removed, an appropriate gap is formed in the ink ribbon in the same manner as in the conventional ink ribbon force setting 1~, so that the ink ribbon can move smoothly.

The present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a main body 1 having a rectangular cross section is provided with a receiving section 3 having a height approximately equal to the width of an endless ink ribbon 2 by means of side walls 4, 5, 6.7. 2 inlet 8 and outlet 9 are provided, and part of the ink ribbon 2 is located outside the main body 1 at the inlet 8 and the outlet 9, and most of the ink ribbon 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 3.

A presser holder 10 made of flexible material such as plastic or metal and having a width approximately equal to the width of the ink ribbon 2 is folded back once and placed in the storage section 3.
, and the ink ribbon 2 is placed on the side walls 5, 6, .
While pressing in seven directions, the end 11 is passed through the inlet 8,
It is exposed to the outside of the main body 1.

The presser tool 10 may be folded back at the knee as shown in FIG. 2 and placed in the storage section 3.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a main body 12 having a cross section of an elongated rectangle opposite to a rectangle has an accommodating portion 13 having a height approximately equal to the width of the endless ink ribbon 2 on an inner side wall 14 and an outer side wall 14. The main body 12 is provided with an inlet 16 and an outlet 17 for the ink ribbon 2, and the ink ribbon 2 is partially located outside the main body 12, at the inlet 16 and the outlet 17, and most of the ink ribbon 2 is located in the storage section. It is housed in 13.

Fold back the presser foot 10 once (you may also fold it twice)
The ink ribbon 2 is placed upright in the storage section 13 and pressed against the side walls 14, 15 of the storage section 13, and the end portion 11 is exposed to the outside of the main body 12 through the inlet 8.

A lid (not shown) is attached to the main bodies 1 and 12, and the main bodies 1 and 12 are transported or transported.

When used attached to a device such as a computer terminal, the end portion 11 of the presser 10 is grasped with fingers to be taken out and attached to the device without removing the lid from the main bodies 1, 12.

In the embodiments described above, the presser is installed on the inlet side of the main body, but it may be installed on the outlet side.

Also, regardless of whether it is installed on the inlet or outlet side, the end of the presser should not be exposed from the main body, but should be located inside the entrance or exit, and when installing it on the device, the end of the presser should be grasped with tweezers and removed. You can also do it like this.

In this case, the ink ribbon is pressed by a presser when not in use, so the ink ribbon does not come out of the main body or fall down inside the housing during transportation or transportation, and the lid does not need to be removed from the main body when in use. , the presser foot can be easily removed from the main body and used as is.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 are partially cutaway plan views of the main body of the ink ribbon cassette of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the main body of another embodiment of the ink ribbon cassette. 1.12... Main body, 2... Ink ribbon, 3, 13... Accommodating section, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1
4.15... Side wall, 8, 16... Entrance, 9°17... Outlet, 10... Presser, 11... edge.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] An endless ink ribbon 2 is stored vertically in a main body 1, 120 storage section 3, 13 having a height approximately equal to its width without using a spool, and has flexibility and is folded back at least once. The ink ribbon 2 is pressed toward the side walls of the accommodating parts 3, 13, and the end 11 of the presser 10 is exposed from the inlet 16 or outlet 17 of the ink ribbon 2 in the main body 1, 21, or inside the inlet 16 or the outlet. 17, and the main body 1
, 21 without removing the lids of the main bodies 1, 1.
2. Ink ribbon cassette that can be taken out.