METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A SPOOL INSIDE A DATA STORAGE TAPE CARTRIDGE

摘要

A brake slide assembly (60) for securing a spool inside a data storage tape cartridge housing is disclosed. The brake slide assembly (60) includes at least one brake slide and a flexible member. The brake slide(s) include a locking wedge, a brake button end, and a riser. The locking wedge is configured to selectively engage between the spool and an interior surface of the cartridge (20). The brake button end is configured to slidingly couple with a brake button of the cartridge (20). The riser extends between the locking wedge and the brak e button end. In this regard, the flexible member is coupled to the brake slide (s).