Locking device for removable postage meter having improved drive

Details Locking device for removable postage meter having improved drive Locking device for removable postage meter having improved drive

1991-04-24

1992-06-09

Hix, L. T.

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G07G 100

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051209373

ABSTRACT:
The improved coupler in combination with a mailing machine base having a postage meter base. A postage meter is insertable and removable from a receptacle. The receptacle is mounted within a base and includes a lock engagement assembly for locking the postage meter in the receptacle. The mailing machine also includes a tape feed assembly having a first drive assembly for positioning the tape feed assembly to a first position and a second position and a second drive assembly for motivating the tape feed assembly. The coupler includes a link coupled to the feed assembly at one end for translating lateral displacement of the feed assembly to rotational displacement of a cam surface formed on the other end of the link. A following lever rides along the cam surface and causes the lock engagement assembly to be coupled to the second drive assembly only when the feed assembly in the first position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4922085 (1990-05-01), Dannatt et al.

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