Method and apparatus for determining halt of tape feed in a tape

Details Method and apparatus for determining halt of tape feed in a tape Method and apparatus for determining halt of tape feed in a tape

1985-10-03

1988-12-13

Wright, Jr., Ernest T.

Typewriting machines

Including interposed inking device for record-medium

Means auxiliary to ribbon mechanism

400208, 400234, 242198, B41J 3536

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047906774

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for use with a tape cartridge of a printer to determine halt of tape feed from a supply reel to a take-up reel of the cartridge comprising reflective and non-reflective portions on the supply reel rotating therewith and an assembly including a light source and a sensor fixed in position to face the supply reel to cooperate with the reflective and non-reflective portions without mechanical contact therewith for producing a train of successive electrical output pulses as the supply reel rotates. Upon cessation of the output pulses the tape feed is halted. The system also provides a mechanical locking device for effecting positive locking of the supply reel at the end of tape feed.

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