Method and apparatus for reducing read/write head wear while...

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2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Renner, Craig A. (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

For moving head into/out of transducing position

C360S251100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06856488

ABSTRACT:
The read/write head assembly of a tape drive device is moved from a first read/write position to a second non-read/write position. A tape engaging surface maintains tape tension and path in the non-read/write position. Movement of the read/write head assembly to a non-read/write position prevents read/write head element wear during tape searching.

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