Method and apparatus for increased mechanical stability of a tap

Details Method and apparatus for increased mechanical stability of a tap Method and apparatus for increased mechanical stability of a tap

1998-01-06

1999-03-16

Darling, John P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

242345, G11B 2300

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active

058819606

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge position fixing arrangement within a tape drive reduces vibration of the cartridge by fixing the vertical positioning of the tape reel axles between top mounted retaining springs pressing directly onto the cartridge above the reel axles in opposition to the tape drive motors engaging lower ends of the reel axles for rotating the axles. Each hub axle is journaled with a relatively high force at a bearing that may be formed in the upper wall of the cartridge. A reel axle locking arrangement is provided which, when the cartridge is unloaded from the tape drive, locks the position of each reel axle and centers each reel axle properly for future engagement with motor spindles of the tape drive. In one embodiment, a planar engagement between each motor spindle and each reel axle is provided.

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