Magnetic recording tape leader for single reel tape cartridge

Details Magnetic recording tape leader for single reel tape cartridge Magnetic recording tape leader for single reel tape cartridge

1999-07-08

2000-10-24

Walsh, Donald P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

360132, G03B 2302

Patent

active

061353795

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge contains a spool of tape with a leader block on one end that inserts into a tape storage reel. The tape has a leader segment that is attached to the leader block and a media segment that is attached to the leader segment with a small piece of adhesive tape. The leader tape is much thicker and stiffer than the media segment, but is only a few meters long. The media segment is a thin, high capacity magnetic tape that fills the remainder of the cartridge. The leader block is loaded into the reel and the leader segment is wound around the hub to create several protective layers prior to winding the magnetic tape on the reel. The leader tape reduces the wear on the magnetic tape during loading and unloading, and reduces the effect of any discontinuity formed between the leader block and the hub.

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