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US4802633A
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Movable cartridge lock
Assignee: Cycolor Imaging Inc
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Filing: 1988-06-22
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Granted: 1989-02-07
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Expires: 2008-06-22
Abstract
Abstract The spool of a cartridge or cassette of web material is locked against rotation during shipping and handling by a "one-shot" locking member which has a fixed portion and a movable portion joined along a bendable connection. The movable portion is in engagement with the spool while the movable portion is mounted on the body of the cartridge. The locking member is released by bending the movable portion about the connection and stressing the material of the connection beyond its elastic limit. In one embodiment the locking member has a sector gear portion on its movable end normally engaged with a bull gear on the spool. In a second embodiment, the leaf-like locking member has a partially cut-out fixed portion intermediate its ends, joined to the member by a bendable hinge, and has ratchet teeth which engage ratchet teeth on the spool, permitting the spool to be rotated in only one direction while the locking member is engaged. A protuberance on the locking member extends into a pin access opening as a light seal and as a push surface for an operating pin. A frangible connection secures the movable portion in place and is broken during release and requires a higher intial force to disengage the locking member from its locking position than that required to bend the locking member about the hinge.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Beery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H16/00; G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/58; G03B27/587; G03B27/588; G03C; G03C3/00; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/17; B65H2701/171; B65H2701/1719
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
In a spool type cartridge containing at least one spool of web material, which material may be readily extracted when the cartridge is placed in utilization apparatus, and which spool is locked against rotation during shipping and handling prior to insertion in such utilization apparatus, the improvement in spool locking structure, comprising: means associated with said spool and connected for rotation therewith defining a locking portion, a locking member having a relatively fixed portion and a locking portion movable into and out of engagement with said spool locking portion, means on said locking member defining a bendable connection joining said movable locking portion with said fixed portion and normally maintaining said movable portion in locking engagement with said spool, said locking member being movable on said fixed portion by bending movement of said connection beyond the elastic limit of the material of said connection, and means operable upon the placement of said cartridge in said utilization apparatus to disengage said locking member from said spool accompanied by said bending at said connection providing for a permanent disengagement of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
In a spool type cartridge containing at least one spool of web material, which material may be readily extracted when the cartridge is placed in utilization apparatus, and which spool is locked against rotation during shipping and handling prior to insertion in such utilization apparatus, the improvement in spool locking structure, comprising: means associated with said spool and connected for rotation therewith defining a locking portion, a locking member having a relatively fixed portion and a locking portion movable into and out of engagement with said spool locking portion, means on said locking member defining a bendable connection joining said movable locking portion with said fixed portion and normally maintaining said movable portion in locking engagement with said spool, said locking member being movable on said fixed portion by bending movement of said connection beyond the elastic limit of the material of said connection, and means operable upon the placement of said cartridge in said utilization apparatus to disengage said locking member from said spool accompanied by said bending at said connection providing for a permanent disengagement of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which the force required to disengage said locking member is initially higher that the force required to bend said connection beyond said elastic limit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said connection is an integral hinge of a plastic polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said spool locking portion is a bull gear, and said movable portion forms a gear sector in normally mating engagement with a peripheral portion of said bull gear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said spool and locking member include interfitting ratchet teeth providing rotation of said spool in one direction only when said movable portion of said locking member is engaged.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cartridge of claim 1 further comprising a frangible link connecting said movable portion with said cartridge and breakable upon initial disengaging movement of said locking member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cartridge of claim 1 further comprising means in said cartridge body defining a aperture adjacent said locking member, and means on said locking member movable portion normally closing said aperture to prevent light from entering said cartridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The cartridge of claim 7 in which said last named means comprising a protuberance normally extending into light blocking relation with said aperture, said protuberance having an outer exposed surface at said aperture providing a contact surface for a locking member operating pin inserted through said aperture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a spool-type cartridge having a body containing at least one spool of web material which material may be readily extracted therefrom when the cartridge is placed in utilization apparatus, and which spool is locked against rotation during shipping and handling prior to insertion in such utilization apparatus, the improvement in spool locking structure, comprising: means associated with said spool and connected for rotation therewith defining a spool locking portion, a locking member having a relatively fixed portion on said cartridge body adjacent said spool and having a movable second locking portion having locking means thereon movable into and out of engagement with said spool locking portion, means defining an integral bendable hinge joining said movable locking portion with said fixed portion and normally maintaining said locking member engaged with said first spool, said locking member being movable by bending movement about said hinge beyond the elastic limit of the material of said hinge to disengage said movable locking portion from said spool.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a spool-type cartridge having a body containing at least one spool of web material which material may be readily extracted therefrom when the cartridge is placed in utilization apparatus, and which spool is locked against rotation during shipping and handling prior to insertion in such utilization apparatus, the improvement in spool locking structure, comprising: means associated with said spool and connected for rotation therewith defining a spool locking portion, a locking member having a relatively fixed portion on said cartridge body adjacent said spool and having a movable second locking portion having locking means thereon movable into and out of engagement with said spool locking portion, means defining an integral bendable hinge joining said movable locking portion with said fixed portion and normally maintaining said locking member engaged with said first spool, said locking member being movable by bending movement about said hinge beyond the elastic limit of the material of said hinge to disengage said movable locking portion from said spool.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cartridge of claim 9 in which the force required to move said locking member on said hinge is initially higher that the force required to bend said connection beyond said elastic limit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cartridge of claim 10 further comprising a frangible connection retaining said movable portion in a fixed position until broken.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cartridge of claim 11 in which said frangible connection is a pin having a base connected to said body and a head connected to said member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cartridge of claim 9 further comprising means in said body defining an operator pin access opening, and means on said locking portion normally in light blocking relation to said opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cartridge of claim 13 in which said last named means is a protuberance integrally formed on said movable portion and extending into said opening.
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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) | 1992-02-07 | 1992-08-08 | 1993-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-02-07 | 1996-08-08 | 1997-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-07 | 2000-08-08 | 2001-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |