Flexible member tensioning apparatus

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1994-06-03

1995-10-03

Schoeppel, Roger J.

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254242, 414280, G11B 1122

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054558107

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for providing and maintaining tension in a flexible member. The apparatus includes a housing with openings therethrough for receiving the end portions of the flexible member. The apparatus further includes a retainer which maintains one end portion of the flexible member in fixed relationship with the housing, and a biasing device operatively attached to the other end portion of the flexible member and attached to the housing for applying biasing force to the flexible member. A method for tensioning a flexible member of a cartridge handling system is also disclosed.

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