Typewriter ribbon spool adaptor - can be removed from typewriter frame, has rewind knob, release latch and cover

摘要

The typewriter ribbon is mounted on an adaptor (38) which can be releasably mounted on the typewriter in the same way as a ribbon cassette. The adaptor has a base plate (36) held on the typewriter frame by clips (11). An unwind and rewind spool (16, 17) mounted on the plate can engage corresponding shafts of the typewriter. A transparent cover (52) is pivoted (54) to an edge of the plate remote from the type head (13). At the opposite edge of the cover has a latch. The cover may include a hand knob (62) for turning the rewind spool.