Cleaning apparatus for magnetic data tape cartridges

Details Cleaning apparatus for magnetic data tape cartridges Cleaning apparatus for magnetic data tape cartridges

1990-01-30

1991-01-08

Severin, David J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

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Head accessory

360132, 15DIG12, G11B 541

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049841190

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning device for removing debris from the tape of a reel to reel magnetic data tape cartridge includes a cleaning material mounted adjacent the tape path to constantly contact and remove debris from the tape. Preferably, the cleaning material both wipes debris from the tape and retains the debris. The cleaning material may be mounted to rotate in response to the movement of the tape past the cleaning material. An alternate emebodiment which permits both sides of the magnetic tape to be cleaned includes mounting the cleaning material on a arm which is pivotably mounted to the cartridge. The arm pivots to maintain contact with the tape and is shaped to provide a plurality of contact portions between the cleaning material and the tape.

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