Compliant tape guide for data cartridges

Details Compliant tape guide for data cartridges Compliant tape guide for data cartridges

1994-05-19

1996-02-06

Tupper, Robert S.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

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36013021, 242346, 2423461, G11B 2304, B65H 2300

Patent

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054900298

ABSTRACT:
A compliant tape guide for magnetic tape transported in a belt driven data cartridge which resiliently engages one edge of a tape and urges the tape to a position against a fixed flange. The compliant tape guide includes a spring strip having a flange end and a spring finger to load the flange end against the tape. The compliant guide reduces tape edge wear as well as providing for better tracking of the tape.

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