Tape dispenser with a protected cutting device

摘要

A tape dispenser includes a tape dispensing port for guiding a packing tape and a cutting device for cutting an adhered portion of the packing tape from a tape end portion which is pulled out from the tape dispensing port. The cutter device includes a blade holding seat with a front edge disposed adjacent to a tape extending route and a rear edge opposite to the front edge, and a blade mounted on the holding seat. The blade has a cutting edge projecting outwardly from the front edge of the holding seat. A blade protecting shield is disposed movably above the blade. The blade protecting shield has a first edge projecting automatically beyond the cutting edge of the blade to protect the cutting edge.