Seiko epson corporation (20240239123). RIBBON CARTRIDGE simplified abstract
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RIBBON CARTRIDGE
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Inventor(s)
Atsushi Yanagisawa of Matsumoto-shi (JP)
Akio Ishimoto of Shiojiri-shi (JP)
RIBBON CARTRIDGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239123 titled 'RIBBON CARTRIDGE
The abstract describes a ribbon cartridge with a unique design for combining the cartridge case and tape inlet/outlet.
- Cartridge case with tape inlet and outlet
- Combination of first and second case portions using engagement pins and holes
- Tape inlet positioned close to engagement portion for efficient tape feeding
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for use in printers and label makers - Packaging industry for labeling and packaging applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient tape feeding and cartridge assembly - Prevents tape jams and misalignments
Benefits: - Smooth tape feeding process - Easy cartridge assembly and disassembly
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Ribbon Cartridge Design for Printing and Packaging Industries This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as printers, label makers, and packaging machines, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the unique design of the cartridge case improve tape feeding efficiency? 2. What are the specific advantages of using engagement pins and holes in the cartridge assembly process?
Original Abstract Submitted
there is provided a ribbon cartridge, in which a cartridge case is provided with a cartridge-side tape inlet, and a cartridge-side tape outlet, a first case portion and a second case portion are combined by a plurality of case engagement portions including a second b engagement pin provided at the second case portion and a first b engagement hole provided at the first case portion and engaged with the second b engagement pin, and the cartridge-side tape inlet is provided at a position at which a distance from one case engagement portion of the plurality of case engagement portions is smaller than a dimension of the cartridge-side tape inlet in a lateral direction.
