Apparatus and method to releaseably attach a tape leader pin

Details Apparatus and method to releaseably attach a tape leader pin Apparatus and method to releaseably attach a tape leader pin

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C360S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06921038

ABSTRACT:
A threader block assembly disposed in a tape drive, where that threader block assembly includes a first moveable arm, a second moveable arm pivotally connected to the first moveable arm, and a magnet disposed on the second moveable arm. A tape drive which includes the threader block. A data storage and retrieval system which includes one or more tape drives comprising the threader block. A method to attach a tape leader pin to a threader block assembly disposed in a tape drive, where that tape leader pin is disposed on one end of a magnetic tape. The method includes disposing a magnet on the threader block assembly, forming the leader pin from a paramagnetic material, and attaching the leader pin to the threader block assembly with a magnetic force.

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