Tape leader member in a single-reel tape cartridge

摘要

A single-reel tape cartridge cooperable with an operatively compatible tape drive including a tape catch member (50) includes a cartridge housing (1) having a tape window (4) defined therein and accommodating therein a single reel (2) with a roll of a length of magnetic recording tape (3) thereon. A leader member (13) includes a metallic leader pin (14) extending in a direction orthogonal to a lengthwise direction of the magnetic tape and first and second hooking arms (15). The leader pin has opposite ends thereof insert-molded into the first and second hooking arms (15) to thereby connect the leader pin with the first and second hooking arms (15) so as to represent a generally U-shaped configuration.