Cleaning cartridge for a tape drive

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1995-02-06

1998-04-21

Levy, Stuart S.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Head accessory

360137, G11B 510, G11B 5127, G11B 541

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active

057424616

ABSTRACT:
A cassette for cleaning the capstan and read/write head of a tape drive. The capstan drives a mechanism for cleaning the read/write head, while a cleaning pad simultaneously engages the capstan from the side. As the cleaning cassette is inserted into the tape drive, the engaging extension of the tape drive activates a lever or motor system to move the capstan cleaning pad from a location within the cassette to a cleaning position in contact with the capstan.

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