Advancing material of indeterminate length – By fluid current – And web storage
Patent
1991-11-19
1993-07-06
Stodola, Daniel P.
Advancing material of indeterminate length
By fluid current
And web storage
226196, 242 76, B65H 2014
Patent
active
052246418
ABSTRACT:
The flanges on either side of the arcuate path of the tape support are juxtaposed thereto in an abutting relationship so that there is a substantially continuous solid surface extending from flange to flange to provide support for the magnetic tape transported thereon. A plurality of air supply holes are provided in this arcuate surface to provide the air flow necessary to implement an air bearing. The air from the air bearing is vented through a plurality of slots provided in the surface of the arcuate surface in predefined locations thereon. The use of the plurality of slots provides controllable variability of the air flow in the air bearing and also provides a substantially solid surface on which the tape is transported.
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Bowen Paul T.
Stodola Daniel P.
Storage Technology Corporation
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