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Text processing system with a movable display device
Assignee: Brother Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1992-11-24
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Granted: 1994-05-03
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Expires: 2012-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A text processing system includes a text processing device having an outer surface treated with coating, plating, printing, etc., a display device movably supported on the text processing device, a circular rotating member rotatably supported on the display device so as to rotationally contact the outer surface of the text processing device, a device for continuously moving the display device relative to the text processing device, and a device for holding the display device in a desired position relative to the text processing device. it is accordingly possible to prevent the peeling-off of the surface treatment layer such as a coating, plating or printing layer formed on the outer surface of the text processing device due to the contact between the lower end portion of the display device and the outer surface of the text processing device.
Inventors
- 👤 Masakazu Kuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:24
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/08; E05D11/087; B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/44; B41J3/46; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20; E05Y2999/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/919; Y10S248/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A text processing apparatus, comprising: a text processing device having an exterior surface with a treatment thereon; a display device coupled to said text processing device, said display device having an exterior surface; support means coupled to said text processing device and said display device for selectively movably supporting said display device with respect to said text processing device; and rotational means coupled to said display device and independent of said support means for providing rotational contact between said exterior surface of said text processing device and said display device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A text processing apparatus, comprising: a text processing device having an exterior surface with a treatment thereon; a display device coupled to said text processing device, said display device having an exterior surface; support means coupled to said text processing device and said display device for selectively movably supporting said display device with respect to said text processing device; and rotational means coupled to said display device and independent of said support means for providing rotational contact between said exterior surface of said text processing device and said display device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rotational means comprises a rotating surface disposed on said exterior surface of said display device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein said rotational means comprises at least one roller coupled to said display device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein said rotational means comprises at least one rotating member formed of resilient material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said exterior surface of said display comprises a cover with at least one aperture therein and said rotational means comprises at least one rotating member disposed in said aperture and protruding outwardly from said cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support means comprises a support arm coupled to said display device, a shaft coupled to said text processing device, and rotatable joint means coupled between said support arm and said shaft including friction means for releasably engaging said support arm to said shaft in a plurality of positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 6, wherein said rotational means comprises a rotating surface disposed on a surface of said display device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 7, wherein said rotational means comprises at least one rotating member formed of resilient material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 6, wherein said shaft has a circumferential groove with axially spaced sides, and said rotatable joint means has a fastening member, said fastening member being secured in said circumferential groove and said rotatable joint means being axially movable with respect to said shaft between said spaced sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
128 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 6, wherein said text processing device has a frame, said shaft being fixedly secured to said frame and said friction means being coupled to said frame, wherein said friction means comprises a first friction plate rotatably mounted on said shaft, a first resilient plate rotatably mounted on said shaft in contact with and between said frame and said first friction plate, a second friction plate rotatably mounted on said shaft and a second resilient plate rotatably mounted on said shaft and in contact with and between said frame and said second friction plate, said first and second friction plates rotatably secured together with said first and second resilient plates therebetween and said first friction plate being biased toward said second friction plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first and second friction plates are secured together by a pair of fasteners and are biased toward each other by a compression spring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first and second friction plates each have a central annular recess and an outer surrounding circumferential friction surface which contacts said first and second resilient plates, respectively.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first and second resilient plates are formed of cork.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first friction plate has a flange extending therefrom toward and beyond said frame to limit rotation of said friction means with respect to said shaft.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
The text processing apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a knob adjustably, threadedly engaged on said shaft and an axial stopper fixedly secured to said shaft, said rotatable joint means being located on said shaft between said knob and said stopper and said friction means being adjustable by said threaded knob.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
64 words
A display device for use with a support having an exterior surface, comprising: a cover; a display supported by said cover; support means coupled to said cover for selectively movably coupling the display device to the support; and rotational means coupled to said cover and independent of said support means for providing rotational contact between said cover and the exterior surface of the support.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
64 words
A display device for use with a support having an exterior surface, comprising: a cover; a display supported by said cover; support means coupled to said cover for selectively movably coupling the display device to the support; and rotational means coupled to said cover and independent of said support means for providing rotational contact between said cover and the exterior surface of the support.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device of claim 16, wherein said rotational means comprises at least one rotating member having at least one rotational axis.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display device of claim 16, wherein said rotational means comprises at least one roller rotatably supported on and protruding from said cover.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display device of claim 16, wherein said cover includes a supporting portion defining a channel therein for receiving and rotatably supporting said rotational means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display device of claim 16, wherein said rotational means comprises at least one rotating member formed of a resilient material.
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