Title:
単一リールテープカートリッジのための増大した可撓性テープカートリッジリーダー
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2004536418
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present tape cartridge leader includes a flex relief aperture, located in the body of the tape cartridge leader between the guide wings. This flex relief aperture enables the tape cartridge leader to bend in a tight radius as the tape cartridge leader is pulled around the tape guide rollers in the tape drive, thereby ensuring that the tape cartridge leader is properly seated on the tape guide rollers as it traverses the tape path in the tape drive. The flex relief aperture also reduces the possibility of cracks forming in the tape cartridge leader where the guide wings meet the body of the tape cartridge leader, which is a problem in existing tape cartridge leaders. The guide wings are also shaped with a lead in radius to reduce to possibility of damage to the guide wings. In addition, the trailing edge of the guide wings includes a lead in chamfer to aid in the guide wings engaging the guide track in the cartridge housing.
Inventors:
Hog, david thomas
Application Number:
JP2003514552A
Publication Date:
December 02, 2004
Filing Date:
August 27, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Quantum Corporation
International Classes:
G11B15/67; G11B23/107; G11B23/26; (IPC1-7): G11B23/107
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita