发明名称 |
Compact tape drive for reading and writing data on single reel magnetic tape cartridges |
摘要 |
The present compact tape drive for reading and writing data on single reel magnetic tape cartridges that functions to implement the tape drive in a minimum predefined volume. The compact tape drive comprises a tape threading mechanism that extracts the leader block from the magnetic tape cartridge and threads the leader block into a takeup reel that is located juxtaposed to the loaded magnetic tape cartridge. The read/write head is located adjacent to the takeup reel and the loaded magnetic tape cartridge. A separate magnetic tape wrap mechanism comprising a plurality of cooperatively operative tape wrap arms is also provided to position the magnetic tape around a set of tape guides and the read/write head. The magnetic tape wrap mechanism functions both to thread the magnetic tape around the takeup reel, spanning the space in front of the read/write head, and then to wrap the magnetic tape around the read/write head. In addition, the tape elevator, electronics and other standard tape drive assemblies are included in the predefined volume, preferably comprising a 5¼ inch by 8 inch form factor.
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申请公布号 |
US2001007518(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2001.07.12 |
申请号 |
US20010795244 |
申请日期 |
2001.02.28 |
申请人 |
STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION |
发明人 |
FALACE JOSEPH PHILIP;HEMZACEK WAYNE RICHARD;HOGE DAVID THOMAS;JANSSEN CLARK MILO;JANSSEN DONOVAN MILO;SELG DONALD WAYNE;TODOR JOHN SAM |
分类号 |
G11B15/67;(IPC1-7):G11B15/67 |
主分类号 |
G11B15/67 |
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