Credential production device transfer ribbon accumulator

摘要

A credential production device includes a transfer ribbon, a printing device, a laminating device, and a transfer ribbon accumulator. The printing device is configured to print an image to the transfer ribbon. The laminating device is configured to transfer printed images from the transfer ribbon to a substrate. The transfer ribbon accumulator includes first, second, and third ribbon-engaging members (REM's), and a drive system. The first and second REM's have fixed positions relative to each other. The third REM is configured to move relative to the first and second REM's along an axis that extends through a gap between the first and second REM's. The drive system is configured to generate a force that drives movement of the third REM relative to the first and second REM's along the axis. Movement of the third REM relative to the first and second REM's along the axis changes a length of a path along which a portion of the transfer ribbon travels through the accumulator.

主权项

1. A credential manufacturing device comprising:
a transfer ribbon; a printing device configured to print an image to the transfer ribbon; a laminating device configured to transfer printed images from the transfer ribbon to a substrate; and a transfer ribbon accumulator comprising:
first and second ribbon-engaging members (REM's) having fixed positions relative to each other and separated by a gap;a third REM configured to move relative to the first and second REM's along an axis that extends through the gap; anda drive system configured to generate a force that drives movement of the third REM relative to the first and second REM's along the axis;wherein movement of the third REM relative to the first and second REM's along the axis changes a length of a path along which a portion of the transfer ribbon travels through the accumulator.