摘要 |
<p>A clutch mechanism (100) for a tape dispenser (10), for example, includes a first reel (14), a second reel (16), a biasing element (102), and a friction element (104). The first and second reels (14, 16) are rotatably disposed on first and second shafts (22a.22b). The biasing element (102) is disposed between the first reel (14) and shaft (22a) such that the first reel (14) is movable in a radial direction relative to the first shaft (22a). The friction element (104) includes at least a portion that is disposed between the first reel (14) and the second reel (16) and arranged to generate a first normal force when the first reel (14) is in a first position, relative to the first shaft (22a), and a second normal force when the first reel (14) is in a second position, relative to the first shaft (22a).</p> |