Tape head with transducer supports having raised, wear-resistant surfaces at edges of softer core

摘要

A magnetic head is provided for use with magnetic recording media of varying stiffness. The head includes a first and a second elongated support spaced apart on a facing surface with support surfaces extending along a longitudinal axis. A core support is positioned between the two elongated supports and is wider than the support surfaces to distribute tape contact pressures. The core support includes a transducer core with an elongated contact surface positioned to extend transverse to the longitudinal axis of the support surfaces. An edge member is positioned adjacent the contact surface of the transducer core to control wear and direct airflow. The edge member includes a wear surface of a material with greater wear resistance than the transducer core. A second edge member is provided on the opposite side of the contact surface of the transducer core to accommodate multi-direction tape travel.