US4068584A
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Cartridge-type ink supply device for labeling machines
Assignee: SATO 15-5 1-CHOME SHIBUYA SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO JAPAN A CORP OF JAPAN KK
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Filing: 1977-05-03
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1997-05-03
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a cartridge type supply device for use with a portable, one-hand-operable labeling machine of the type including a printing mechanism with printing types arranged for imprinting inscriptions on each of a series of labels traveling along a predetermined path through the machine toward a dispensing opening of the machine. The ink supply device comprises a cartridge holder pivotally supported at one end thereof within the labeling machine in a readily detachable manner and a replaceable inking roller cartridge supported detachably by the other end of said cartridge holder said cartridge including a rotatable inking roller. The cartridge holder is spring-biased to urge the inking roller onto surfaces of the printing types of the printing mechanism of the labeling machine. When the inking roller cartridge is used up, the cartridge holder can be taken out of the machine together with the used cartridge. A cartridge box for housing spare inking roller cartridges is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Yo Sato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:11
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41K; B41K5/00; B41K5/003; B41K5/02; B41K5/026; B65; B65C; B65C2210/00; B65C2210/0037; B65C2210/004; B65C2210/0045; B65C2210/0051; B65C2210/0056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
337 words
In an ink supply device for supplying ink onto a type surface of a printing mechanism of a labeling machine, said printing mechanism being used for printing inscriptions on each of a series of labels fed by indexed movement along a travel path thereof within the machine and said ink supply device comprising holding means adapted for supporting and attaching the device onto the machine; said ink supply device comprising an inking roller cartridge having at least one inking roller and a U-shaped inking roller support for supporting said inking roller, said U-shaped inking roller support having engaging means, said holding means comprising a cartridge holder adapted for holding said inking roller cartridge, said cartridge holder having a first part adapted to be detachably engaged with a part of the labeling machine and with a second part adapted to be detachably engaged with said former engaging means of said U-shaped inking roller support to support thereby said inking roller cartridge, the inking roller cartridge comprising a U-shaped inking roller support having a pair of side plates which are confronted with each other, at least one pivotal shaft supported by said side plates so as to be projected outward therefrom, and an inking roller supported by said pivotal shaft, said U-shaped inking roller support being provided with a fixing means; and the cartridge holder comprises a holder and an attaching member, said holder comprising a pair of arms which are spaced for a predetermined distance, supporting means which comprise a pair of holding pieces unified with one side ends of said arms and having cut slots adapted to be engaged with the pivotal shaft of said U-shaped inking roller support, and a support pin adapted to be engaged with said fixing means of said U-shaped inking roller support, said attaching member being attached to other side ends of said arms and comprising support means for attaching the attaching member itself to the labeling machine thereby to attach said holder with the inking roller support to the labeling machine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
337 words
In an ink supply device for supplying ink onto a type surface of a printing mechanism of a labeling machine, said printing mechanism being used for printing inscriptions on each of a series of labels fed by indexed movement along a travel path thereof within the machine and said ink supply device comprising holding means adapted for supporting and attaching the device onto the machine; said ink supply device comprising an inking roller cartridge having at least one inking roller and a U-shaped inking roller support for supporting said inking roller, said U-shaped inking roller support having engaging means, said holding means comprising a cartridge holder adapted for holding said inking roller cartridge, said cartridge holder having a first part adapted to be detachably engaged with a part of the labeling machine and with a second part adapted to be detachably engaged with said former engaging means of said U-shaped inking roller support to support thereby said inking roller cartridge, the inking roller cartridge comprising a U-shaped inking roller support having a pair of side plates which are confronted with each other, at least one pivotal shaft supported by said side plates so as to be projected outward therefrom, and an inking roller supported by said pivotal shaft, said U-shaped inking roller support being provided with a fixing means; and the cartridge holder comprises a holder and an attaching member, said holder comprising a pair of arms which are spaced for a predetermined distance, supporting means which comprise a pair of holding pieces unified with one side ends of said arms and having cut slots adapted to be engaged with the pivotal shaft of said U-shaped inking roller support, and a support pin adapted to be engaged with said fixing means of said U-shaped inking roller support, said attaching member being attached to other side ends of said arms and comprising support means for attaching the attaching member itself to the labeling machine thereby to attach said holder with the inking roller support to the labeling machine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ink supply device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing means of said inking roller support consists of elastic U-shaped groove means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The ink supply device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the confronting distance between the arms of a pair is made to be larger than the width of at least one part of the printing mechanism of the labeling machine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
The ink supply device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attaching member of the cartridge holder comprises support means connected pivotally to the holder and adapted to be detachably attached to the labeling machine and a spring member for urging the inking roller supported by the U-shaped inking roller support onto the types provided in the printing mechanism when said support means is attached to the labeling machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The ink supply device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said support means comprises members projected from both sides thereof, said members having shapes adapted to be engaged with slots formed inside of the frames of the labeling machine, and comprises at least one support recess provided on one end part of the support means and adapted to be engaged with a transversal support rod supported by frames of the labeling machine.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |