Data storage tape cassette for computers, video equipment etc, has braking element joined to the cassette housing and an unlocking element joined to the tape spool

摘要

The data storage tape cassette has an unlocking element (170) joined to the tape spool arrangement (14) and is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position , such that the unlocking element moves the brake away from the tape spool when in the unlocking position so that the tape spool arrangement can rotate. A wear element (185) is joined to the unlocking element (170) and its wear surface contacts the braking element when the latter is in the unlocking position.