Abstract: A portable typewriter particularly adapted for juvenile use comprises a plurality of types, a plurality of key levers each of which has a key and arm, an universal plate actuated by any one of the poeration key levers, a carriage in which a platen is provided for supporting paper, a ribbon cartridge in which a typewriter ribbon is loaded, and ribbon cartridge actuating means connected to the universal plate and adapted to shift the typewriter ribbon cartridge in a direction parallel to the axis of the platen to a typing position and, at the same time, to advance the typewriter ribbon when one of the keys is operated. The cartridge actuating mechanism is arranged to be shiftable vertically independently of its movement parallel to the axis of the platen. The typewriter ribbon cartridge and the actuating means are adapted to easy manufacture, and to allow the extensive use of plastics in the construction.

Abstract: A typewriter for portable use comprises a plurality of type lugs, a plurality of operation keys and key levers for operating the type lugs; a carriage for supporting paper, a spacing means for moving the carriage one space, and a ribbon switching means provided in contact with the spacing means so as to be moved by the movement of the spacing means. A ribbon holder is shifted vertically to select the required color section of a two color ribbon. Further, many parts of the ribbon switching means are adapted to easy manufacture, and to allow the extensive use of plastics in the construction.