Buckler for a tape drive

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1999-03-25

2000-07-25

Walsh, Donald P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

242338, 2425321, 2425326, 2425327, 242582, G03B 138

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060927542

ABSTRACT:
An improved tape drive is provided herein. The tape drive includes a cartridge receiver and a buckler. The cartridge receiver receives a cartridge having a cartridge leader. The buckler selectively retains a drive leader of the tape drive. The tape drive and cartridge include an improved buckle which securely couples the drive leader of the tape drive to the cartridge leader of the cartridge. As provided herein, the buckler includes a pair of spaced apart buckler retainers which selectively engage a buckle bar of the drive leader. The buckler selectively moves the buckle bar relative to the cartridge leader to couple the drive leader to the cartridge leader.

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