Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record transport with head moving during transducing – Tape record
Patent
1989-05-19
1991-03-26
Wolff, John H.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record transport with head moving during transducing
Tape record
360 95, G11B 5027, G11B 1500
Patent
active
050034162
ABSTRACT:
A tape transport includes a deck, and magnetic tape supply and take-up reels associated with the deck for rotation to transport magnetic tape along a predetermined path therebetween; rotary head structure disposed along the path and associated with the deck, for interaction with the tape; a rotary capstan carried by the deck to engage and advance the tape along its path; there being an air flow channel along the path for channeling air to flow adjacent the tape and from the supply reel to the take-up reel to assist tape travel to the take-up reel. A rotary apparatus rotatably supports and rotates the take-up reel, and is ported to receive and discharge air flow from the channel.
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Haefliger William W.
Renner Craig A.
Wolff John H.
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