Guide roller in tape drive and method of controlling the same

Details Guide roller in tape drive and method of controlling the same Guide roller in tape drive and method of controlling the same

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Material guide or guard

Rotatable

C360S130210

Reexamination Certificate

active

10999075

ABSTRACT:
A roller body receives a tape at a cylindrical surface. First and second flange members are located adjacent one and the other ends of the roller body for movement in the axial direction of the roller body, respectively. If one edge of the tape creases, the movement of the first flange member is restrained, so that a reference position can be set for the other edge of the tape in the first flange member. If the other edge of the tape creases, the movement of the second flange member is restrained, so that a reference position can be set for the one edge of the tape in the second flange member. In either case, the centerline can be prevented from shifting. Employment of the guide roller of this type in a tape drive allows a head to reliably follow a servo track on the tape.

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