Ribbon Cartridge handling apparatus

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1981-01-22

1983-08-02

Wright, Jr., Ernest T.

Typewriting machines

Including interposed inking device for record-medium

Package for ribbon facilitating mounting of ribbon on...

4001442, 400320, B41J 3314

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043963056

ABSTRACT:
A ribbon cartridge handling apparatus has a pair of pivotal couplings for three position handling of a ribbon cartridge in a typewriter. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving receptacle pivotally supported on a first pivot coupling on a rocker. A second pivot coupling on a frame support structure in the typewriter pivotally supports the rocker. A first operative position of the apparatus locates the receptacle in an open position for allowing insertion of the ribbon cartridge into the typewriter. A second operative position of the apparatus locates the receptacle together with the ribbon cartridge in a non-printing position located near a print station in the typewriter. The receptacle is operatively pivoted about the first pivot coupling between the first and second operative positions. A third operative position of the apparatus locates the rocker together with the receptacle carrying the ribbon cartridge in a print position at the print station in the typewriter. The rocker is pivoted by a lift mechanism in the typewriter for oscillating the ribbon cartridge about the second pivot coupling between the second and third operative positions. A latch device is provided on the rocker to operate in conjunction with features on the ribbon cartridge for releasably holding the ribbon cartridge on the receptacle.

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