Cartridge reel centering device

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2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Rivera, William A (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C360S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395982

ABSTRACT:
Described herein are centering systems, including cartridge reels, reel drivers, and methods of using them. Aspects of the invention may include cartridges, tape drives, and systems of using the cartridge reels and reel drivers. A centering system may comprise a cartridge reel having gear teeth and a guide channel. The guide channel may mate with an alignment ring on a reel driver to center the cartridge reel with respect to the reel driver so that gear teeth on the reel driver may properly engage the gear teeth on the cartridge reel. Thus, the centering system (or components of the centering system) may be used to prevent misalignment and slipping between a cartridge reel and a reel driver.

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