Patents Assigned to HIEWA TOKEI MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
  • Mechanism for adjusting tension of an inked ribbon of a printer
    Publication number: 20020012559
    Abstract: A ribbon winding side ribbon and a ribbon supply side ribbon holder are provided for supplying an inked ribbon to a thermal printer. A ribbon tension detecting plate is rotatably supported on a frame so as to be rotated in dependency on tension of the inked ribbon. A ribbon tension adjusting means is provided to be responsive to angular position of the ribbon tension detecting plate for applying a load on the ribbon holder so that the tension of the inked ribbon is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: HIEWA TOKEI MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akira Takahashi, Yutaka Inokuchi