Recording tape cartridge

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2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C360S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10389905

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge with a reel incorporated therein in which drawing-out and rewinding of the tape and proper positioning of the reel along a height thereof can be carried out reliably. The cartridge is insertable at a tape drive, which has a rotating member that is integrally connectable to the reel when the cartridge is inserted. The rotating member includes a drive gear for transmitting a drive force to the reel and a positioning portion for relatively positioning the reel. The cartridge includes a reel gear that can engage the drive gear for transmitting the drive force and a reel reference portion which is disposed inside the reel gear and is abutable against the positioning portion for the relative positioning.

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