Multiple pivoted cartridge receiver

Details Multiple pivoted cartridge receiver Multiple pivoted cartridge receiver

1985-09-13

1988-05-24

Wolff, John H.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

360 90, 360 93, 242199, G11B 5008, G11B 1500, G11B 1700

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047470003

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge receiver with a tray pivotally coupled to a cover pivots from a cartridge receiving position to an operating position in a limited amount of vertical space. A cartridge is guided into and properly aligned within the tray in the receiving position and the cover is then closed and the cartridge receiver latched into an operating position. A plunger attached to the cover exerts a downward force on the cartridge when the cover is closed. Pins attached to the frame align and support the cartridge when the cartridge receiver is in an operating position. A threading pin is coupled to the cover and the tray for engaging a cartridge leader block and a bridge is attached to the tray to align the leader block with the threading pin. The leader block is guided back into the cartridge when the tape is rewound. A cartridge present sensor, a file protect sensor, and a latch sensor are also employed as part of the cartridge receiver. In addition, the cartridge receiver has a an unlatching mechanism disengaging the latch and an air dashpot for damping the transition of the receiver from an operating position to a receiving position. A spring is disposed between the tray and the frame for urging the cartridge receiver to pivot from an operating position to a receiving position when the latch is disengaged.

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