US4623272A
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Mechanism for mounting ink ribbon cassette
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1983-12-15
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Granted: 1986-11-18
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Expires: 2003-12-15
Abstract
Abstract An ink ribbon cassette mounting mechanism is generally constructed with a guiding device for guiding an ink ribbon cassette, housing an ink ribbon and having an engaging part on the wall surface thereof, from a predetermined direction to a predetermined position. An engaging and holding device is engaged with the engaging part on the ink ribbon cassette to hold the same at the predetermined position, when the ink ribbon cassette is shifted from the predetermined direction to the predetermined position; and releases the engagement with the engaging part, when the ink ribbon cassette is further shifted in the predetermined direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroatsu Kondo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:13
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J35/00; B41J35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A mechanism for mounting an ink ribbon cassette containing therein an ink ribbon and having an engaging part on a wall surface thereof, said mechanism comprising: (a) guide means for guiding an ink ribbon cassette in a predetermined direction to a predetermined position; and (b) engaging and holding means for engaging with said engaging part of said ink ribbon cassette to hold said engaging part at said predetermined position when said ink ribbon cassette is shifted in said predetermined direction to said predetermined position; said engaging and holding means releasing the engagement with said engaging part when said ink ribbon cassette is further shifted in said predetermined direction, and including means for urging said ink ribbon cassette in the direction opposite to said predetermined direction when said engaging part is so released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A mechanism for mounting an ink ribbon cassette containing therein an ink ribbon and having an engaging part on a wall surface thereof, said mechanism comprising: (a) guide means for guiding an ink ribbon cassette in a predetermined direction to a predetermined position; and (b) engaging and holding means for engaging with said engaging part of said ink ribbon cassette to hold said engaging part at said predetermined position when said ink ribbon cassette is shifted in said predetermined direction to said predetermined position; said engaging and holding means releasing the engagement with said engaging part when said ink ribbon cassette is further shifted in said predetermined direction, and including means for urging said ink ribbon cassette in the direction opposite to said predetermined direction when said engaging part is so released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein said guide means is formed to guide said engaging part of said ink ribbon cassette into contact therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein said engaging and holding means includes an engaging and holding member having a holding part to be engaged with and hold said engaging part of said ink ribbon cassette, and an urging member for imparting an urging force to said engaging and holding member so as to release the engagement between said engaging part and said holding part by further shifting of said ink ribbon cassette in said predetermined direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 3, wherein said engaging and holding member includes a stopper portion which becomes engaged with said engaging part at the time of shifting of said ink ribbon cassette in said predetermined direction to restrain further shifting of said ink ribbon cassette.
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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) | 1989-11-17 | 1990-05-19 | 1990-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-17 | 1994-05-19 | 1994-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-17 | 1998-05-19 | 1998-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |