Magnetic tape cleaning system

Details Magnetic tape cleaning system Magnetic tape cleaning system

1992-11-25

1994-09-27

Simone, Timothy F.

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Electrostatic cleaning

15308, 153091, 15DIG13, 360137, G11B 358

Patent

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053497139

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning system for magnetic tape intended for high density magnetic data usage combines passing a high volume flow of negatively ionized air across a moving tape surface with simultaneous wiping of one surface of the tape with a soft, non-abrading material to remove dust and foreign particles from the tape. The air flow passes through a filter, which removes the particles. The air then passes through an ionizing grid and back across the tape in a continuous, closed loop operation. The cleaning material is housed in a removable cartridge along with the air filter. A brush moves in response to loading of the tape to pinch the tape and thus remove particles from the surface opposite the tape surface engaged by the soft material.

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