摘要 |
<p>A new cartridge (10) for containing a length of tape (68), the lead end of which has a ferrule member (93) permanently attached thereto, and an associated drive apparatus (12) which is provided with a novel leader and threading mechanism (54-64) and which utilizes a pair of spherical recording heads (176, 178) and associated pressure pads (184) as a means of eliminating the need for accurate tape tension control mechanisms.</p> |