18434833. PRINTING CASSETTE simplified abstract (BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 PRINTING CASSETTE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PRINTING CASSETTE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PRINTING CASSETTE
Organization Name
BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shinji Ukai of Kiyosu-shi (JP)
PRINTING CASSETTE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18434833 titled 'PRINTING CASSETTE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a printing cassette that can be attached to and detached from a printing apparatus main body. The cassette includes a first roll for winding tape and an input gear for transmitting driving force from the printing apparatus to the roll.
- The printing cassette includes a first roll for winding tape and an input gear for transmitting driving force.
- The first roll has a cylindrical shape with a hollow portion defined by an inner peripheral surface.
- The input gear engages with a drive shaft of the printing apparatus when the cassette is attached to the main body.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various printing devices where easy attachment and detachment of printing cassettes are required.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently transferring driving force from the printing apparatus to the printing cassette.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include easy attachment and detachment of printing cassettes, efficient transmission of driving force, and improved overall printing performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in commercial printing machines, label printers, and other devices that require printing cassettes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be printing cassettes with manual attachment mechanisms that are less efficient than the gear-based system described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall printing speed of the apparatus?
The abstract does not provide information on how this technology affects the printing speed of the apparatus. This could be an important factor for potential users looking to increase their printing efficiency.
Are there any limitations to the size or type of tape that can be used with this printing cassette?
The abstract does not mention any limitations on the size or type of tape that can be used with this printing cassette. Understanding these limitations could be crucial for users who require specific tape sizes or materials for their printing needs.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing cassette that is to be attached to and detached from a printing apparatus main body is provided. The printing cassette includes: a first roll in which a first tape is wound around a winding center axis parallel to a first direction; and an input gear that is disposed at a different position from the first roll in the first direction, engaging another gear, and configured to transmit a driving force of a drive shaft of the printing apparatus to the another gear. The first roll has a cylindrical shape in which a hollow portion is defined by an inner peripheral surface. The drive shaft is inserted into the hollow portion of the first roll and the input gear is engaged with the drive shaft in a state where the printing cassette is attached to the printing apparatus main body.
