CLIP FOR ATTACHING TAPE DRIVE MOTOR TO CHASSIS

摘要

A magnetic tape drive for reading/writing data on magnetic tape in a cartridge of the type in which a driven roller in the cartridge moves tape past a read/write head in the drive has a spring clip (44) which holds the motor plate of the tape drive motor on the chassis (17). The spring clip (44) is secured on the chassis (17) with a snap-on interference fit. The spring clip (44) has a locking tab (46) and a tab (66) that engages the rear of the motor. The spring clip (44) bears against the motor and also provides an electrical ground connection from chassis ground to the circuit board.