Tape-loading mechanism for a magnetic recording/reproducing appa

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1989-08-23

1991-04-30

Heinz, A. J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

360 85, G11B 5008, G11B 5027

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050123645

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for loading the tape of a standard- or compact-size tape cassette against a rotary head assembly in a compatible recording/reproducing apparatus for selective use with the two types of tape cassettes. The apparatus has a main chassis with a set of fixed positioning pins for positioning the standard-size tape cassette thereon. A floating chassis, much less in size than the main chassis, is mounted thereto for displacement in a direction normal to the principal plane of the main chassis. A pair of tape loader assemblies are mounted to the main chassis for taking the tape out from the standard-size tape cassette positioned on the main chassis, or from the compact-size tape cassette positioned on the floating chassis, and for loading the tape against the rotary head assembly. A common drive cam is coupled to both the floating chassis and the tape loader assemblies via separate drive linkages in order to cause their timed travels. The drive linkage from the drive cam to the tape loader assemblies can be constructed in far less space than its conventional counterpart.

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Patent Abstract, vol. 8, No. 65 (P-263) [1502] Mar. 84, Tape Cassette Adaptor, Appl. No. 57-92967.

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