Patent ID: 9610788
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: B41J

Claim:
1. A tape cartridge to be loaded in an unloadable manner in a tape printing device having an open/close cover to open/close a cartridge loading section where the tape cartridge is loaded, the tape cartridge comprising: a tab portion which is provided on a surface of the tape cartridge that faces the open/close cover when loaded in the cartridge loading section, and which is configured to move between a gripping position and a non-gripping position in relation to the surface; and an energizing portion which energizes the tab portion toward the gripping position; wherein when the tape cartridge is loaded in the cartridge loading section and the open/close cover is closed, the tab portion is pressed by a pressing portion provided on the open/close cover, and when the open/close cover is opened, the energizing portion causes the tab portion to be situated at the gripping position.