Cartridge loading devices

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2005-10-14

2008-10-21

Klimowicz, William J (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

C360S096510

Reexamination Certificate

active

07440226

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge loading device for magnetic tape cartridges comprises a first member12, a second member14, a guide arrangement30, 32, 36, 38for guiding movement of the second member relative to the first member from a first position to a second position and a locking system80, 82, 84for locking the second member in the first position. A second sized opening is sized to receive second sized magnetic tape cartridges having a predetermined height that is greater than the height of the first sized magnetic tape cartridges. The locking system is arranged to lock the second member in its first position and is actuable by insertion of a second sized cartridge into the first sized opening to release the second member to permit movement from the first position to the second position.

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