Reel lock device for a video tape cartridge

Details Reel lock device for a video tape cartridge Reel lock device for a video tape cartridge

1994-02-10

1995-07-25

Nguyen, John Q.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

2423383, 360132, G11B 23087

Patent

active

054354986

ABSTRACT:
A reel lock device for use in a video tape cartridge having upper and lower shells and reels rotatably disposed between the shells, includes reel lock levers rotatable on the lower shell to be engaged with the reels and disengaged therefrom. A release slider is slidably disposed on the lower shell and has two positions where the reel lock levers are engaged with the reels and disengaged therefrom, respectively. A stopper is secured on the lower shell and limiting sliding of the release slider in one direction. The release slider is formed with projections which extend therefrom to contact a rib projecting downwardly from the upper shell, the rib being narrower than the length of the projections.

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