Long tape path guide system and method

Details Long tape path guide system and method Long tape path guide system and method

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C242S532500

Reexamination Certificate

active

11209121

ABSTRACT:
In a tape system and method for guiding a tape from a tape reel to a read/write tape head and then to a take-up reel, the tape is guided along a tape path such that the path surrounds the take-up reel and then begins winding on the take-up reel. With such a long tape guide path, less pressure is required on an edge of the tape for positioning the tape at the tape head.

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