US4651173A
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Continuous-form recorder having decrumpling means for removing creases in the form
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-13
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Granted: 1987-03-17
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Expires: 2005-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A recorder for recording on a continuous form, perforated, recording sheet includes a first roller disposed upstream of the recording position for feeding the continuous form to the recording position, press roller means for pressing the continuous form against said first roller, a second roller disposed downstream of the recording position for maintaining the continuous form in tension across the recording position, and apparatus for decrumpling, disposed between the recording position and the first feed roller.
Inventors
- 👤 Masakazu Ozawa
- 👤 Kunitaka Ozawa
- 👤 Katsunori Hatanaka
- 👤 Tetsuo Suzuki
- 👤 Tetsuzo Mori
- 👤 Tadashi Shiina
- 👤 Ryuichi Ebinuma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:15
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/02; B41J29/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A recorder for recording on a continuous form, perforated, recording sheet, the recorder comprising: a first roller disposed upstream of a recording position for feeding the continuous form to the recording position; press roller means for pressing the continuous form against said first feed roller; a second roller disposed downstream of the recording position for maintaining the continuous form in tension across the recording position; and decrumpling means, disposed between the recording position and said first feed roller, for substantially removing creases in the form caused by the tension created therein during feeding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A recorder for recording on a continuous form, perforated, recording sheet, the recorder comprising: a first roller disposed upstream of a recording position for feeding the continuous form to the recording position; press roller means for pressing the continuous form against said first feed roller; a second roller disposed downstream of the recording position for maintaining the continuous form in tension across the recording position; and decrumpling means, disposed between the recording position and said first feed roller, for substantially removing creases in the form caused by the tension created therein during feeding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A recorder according to claim 1, wherein said decrumpling means include a curved member for pressing the continuous form against said first roller over substantially the entire width of the form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A recorder according to claim 2, wherein said decrumpling means includes adjusting means for adjusting the position of said decrumpling means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A recorder according to claim 1, wherein said decrumpling means includes adjusting means for adjusting the position of said decrumpling means.
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