Endwise loaded cartridge tape drive

Details Endwise loaded cartridge tape drive Endwise loaded cartridge tape drive

1986-02-24

1987-06-30

Heinz, A. J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

360106, G11B 5008

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046775080

ABSTRACT:
A drive which permits endwise loading of the ANSI standard one-quarter inch tape cartridge in an enclosure having a width of approximately five and three-quarter inches. The drive has a mechanism for partially opening the tape access door of the cartridge upon insertion thereof so that the door pivots clear of a read/write head. Another mechanism is provided for thereafter operatively engaging and disengaging the read/write head with a length of tape in the cartridge.

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