Apparatus for loading and unloading a tape cartridge

Details Apparatus for loading and unloading a tape cartridge Apparatus for loading and unloading a tape cartridge

1988-03-15

1989-02-14

Canney, Vincent P.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

General recording or reproducing

Recording-or erasing-prevention

360 93, 242195, G11B 1504, G11B 1508, G03B 104

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active

048050458

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for loading and unloading a tape cartridge, particularly an IBM 3480 tape cartridge, has a loading rack for receiving the tape cartridge along one of its side edges, so that what is normally considered to be the rear edge of the tape cartridge is laterally received within the loading/unloading mechanism, and equipment for properly interacting with the tape cartridge in this modified orientation for engagement of the leader block of the tape cartridge so that the tape cartridge is then ready for loading into the transport apparatus and for detection of the condition of the tape cartridge within the apparatus.

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