| 摘要 |
A tape cartridge adapted to utilize the read/write head(s) in a disc drive to read data from and/or write data onto the tape. The tape cartridge includes a portion which has a size and shape which enables it to be inserted into the disc drive to locate a portion of the tape at a predetermined location suitable for transferring data with the disc drive head(s). The tape cartridge includes: tape media; a means to register the tape media with respect to the read/write head(s) of a disc drive; spool or reel means for storing that portion of the tape media which is not contained within the portion which fits into the disc drive: and a means for feeding the tape media past the read/write head(s) in the disc drive. The tape cartridge includes a linkage which enables it to utilize the disc drive spindle motor to feed the tape. The tape cartridge also includes a clutching mechanism associated with each spool or reel which is adapted to drive the spool to wind tape thereon and which is further adapted to slip so a to allow the spool to rotate in the opposite direction while tape is being unwound. |
