Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Miscellaneous
Patent
1989-06-21
1992-09-01
Wolff, John H.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Miscellaneous
15DIG13, 242195, G11B 2350, G11B 1567
Patent
active
051445131
ABSTRACT:
A multifunction threading apparatus for threading a tape, such as a magnetic tape, from a tape cartridge along a tape path is disclosed. This multifunction threading apparatus includes a single cam connected by a guide arm to a threader arm which is capable of engaging and withdrawing the tape from the tape cartridge. Rotation of the cam causes rotation of the threader arm, which in turn withdraws the tape and threads it along the tape path and in contact with cleaning stations comprised of a two-sided vacuum assisted fabric wiping station and a vacuum assisted scraping station eventually delivering the tape to a take-up wheel. This tape path also includes air bearings with ceramic capped springs. A displacement arm slideably connected to the cam allows for temporary displacement of one side of the fabric wiping station to facilitate threading.
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Chermak Philip J.
Gadsby Larry R.
Pittman Larry J.
Data Pure Corporation
Renner Craig A.
Wolff John H.
Young James R.
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