US4179077A
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Device for loading a paper roll
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
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Filing: 1978-04-14
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1998-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An improved paper roll loading device is disclosed which includes a center shaft adapted to be fitted into the center hole of a paper roll and pivotally supported with a first support member, a second support member for supporting the other end of said center shaft, and means for pressing the end face of the paper roll fitted to the center shaft in a direction apart from the second support member when the said the other end of the center shaft is supported with the second support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Taneji Morishita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H16/00; B65H16/02; B65H16/06; B41; B41J; B41J15/00; B41J15/02; B41J15/04; B41J15/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A device for loading a paper roll, comprising: a first support member; a center shaft adapted to be fitted into the center hole of the paper roll, one end of said center shaft being pivotally supported with the first support member; a second support member having a part for holding the other end of the center shaft; pressure means having a face able to contact with one side of the paper roll; spring means for urging said pressure means in the direction toward the first support member around at least one fulcrum; at least one stopper means for limiting the movement of said pressure means which is urged by said spring means in the direction toward the first support member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A device for loading a paper roll, comprising: a first support member; a center shaft adapted to be fitted into the center hole of the paper roll, one end of said center shaft being pivotally supported with the first support member; a second support member having a part for holding the other end of the center shaft; pressure means having a face able to contact with one side of the paper roll; spring means for urging said pressure means in the direction toward the first support member around at least one fulcrum; at least one stopper means for limiting the movement of said pressure means which is urged by said spring means in the direction toward the first support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pressure means is rotatable around the lower end of said second support member as a fulcrum and said stopper means is provided at a portion of said second support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second support member is a stationary plate having a notch adapted to engage with said the other end of said center shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said center shaft has a bent portion at the end of which said center shaft is pivotally supported with said first support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said center shaft has a flange arranged such that the end face of said paper roll is pressed against the surface of said flange by the action of said urging means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |