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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2011
Amit Tandon, Carson, CA (US);
Amit Tandon, Carson, CA (US);
Magtek, Inc., Seal Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling tension in a ribbon spooling assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a ribbon tension control assembly for maintaining substantially constant tension in a ribbon, the assembly including a payout core having a cylindrical shape, a first ribbon spool mounted on the payout core and attached thereto, a second ribbon spool mounted on the payout core, the second ribbon spool configured to move independent from the payout core, a takeup core configured to receive a ribbon from each of the first ribbon spool and second ribbon spool, and a load applicator configured to limit movement of the second ribbon spool.