Question

In a typewriter, ' Pattern ' is also known as :

• A. Chord
• B. Cylinder
• C. Carriage
• D. Main Spring

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cylinder

•In a typewriter, 'Pattern' is another term used to refer to the Cylinder (also commonly known as the Platen or the rubber roller).

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Correct Answer:

• Cylinder

• Cylinder / Pattern / Platen: The cylindrical rubber roller around which the paper is wrapped and held in place while typing.

• Carriage: The moving assembly at the top rear of the machine that holds the cylinder and moves step-by-step as keys are struck.

• Main Spring: The coiled spring that provides the tension and force required to pull the carriage from right to left while typing.

• Chord / Draw Band: The strap or cord that connects the main spring barrel to the carriage to transmit the pulling force.