Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record transport with head stationary during transducing – Tape record
Patent
1981-05-04
1984-10-09
Hecker, Stuart N.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record transport with head stationary during transducing
Tape record
360 965, 242192, G11B 578, G11B 1500
Patent
active
044765045
ABSTRACT:
A cartridge tape drive assembly is described for receiving a cartridge containing magnetic tape, locating said cartridge in a fixed operational position, and moving said magnetic tape within said cartridge. The drive assembly comprises locating means for receiving and positively locating a data tape cartridge in an operating position; drive means for contacting said data tape cartridge to transport magnetic tape within said data tape cartridge; input-output means for reading information from or placing information on said magnetic tape; and control means for detecting the presence of a data tape cartridge in said drive assembly and for controlling the input and output modes of operation of said input-output means; said locating means comprising a pair of non-movable reference surfaces at right angles to each other for cooperating with the cartridge and means for urging said data cartridge into contact with said reference surfaces.
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Hecker Stuart N.
Neuner George W.
Pfund Charles E.
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