Cartridge having brushes above and below a cleaning tape for cleaning the reciprocating read/write head of a magnetic tape player and/or recorder

摘要

A cleaning cartridge for cleaning the read/write head of a tape drive having at least one stationary cleaning element with filaments or strands positioned to loosen and remove debris from the air bleed slots of the read/write head. The cleaning cartridge cleans the air bleed slots at the same time as cleaning the tape contact surface of the read/write head.