Platen for typewriters or similar machines

摘要

A platen for typewriters or similar machines comprising a platen tube with a resilient outer cover and having stub shaft assemblies press fitted into each end. Each assembly comprises a circular end piece having a central bore into which a stub shaft is press fitted, and a circular plate having a central depression into which one end of the stub shaft is press fitted. The arrangement allows for a platen construction of few easily produced parts which can be easily assembled to provide an inexpensive assembly.