Film roll mounting assembly

#1. Field of the Invention

#This invention relates broadly to film roll mounting assemblies used in color printers or the like machines, and especially an attachment spool member thereof to be detachably attached to one end of the core sleeve mounting thereon a roll film mass.

#2. Prior Art

#FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a comparative conventional core sleeve mounting a film roll mass, and constituting the starting point of the inventive improvement.

#FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a color printer to which the invention is applicable.

#FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic sectional view of essential parts of the color printer shown in FIG. 2.

#Referring now to further drawings, several preferred embodiments of the invention will be described more in detail.

#In FIG. 2, a color printer in which the inventive film roll spool is to be mounted, is only schematically shown generally at CP in a perspective sketch.

#Numeral 10 represents a paper tray for receiving, from the inside of the machine, printed transfer papers, as is conventionally done. 11 represents an openable front panel for providing access to inside parts and units. 12 represents an operation control panel mounting a number of control elements, although not shown, including a print switch provided for initiation of the printing operation. Further, numeral 13 represents a power on/off control switch. Symbol h represents an overall housing of the machine CP.