Single reel tape cartridge having guide surface

Details Single reel tape cartridge having guide surface Single reel tape cartridge having guide surface

2006-04-18

2008-08-05

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C242S615200, C360S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07407127

ABSTRACT:
In one example of one aspect of the invention, a single reel data storage cartridge is provided. The single reel data storage cartridge includes a housing having an access window and a reel rotatably disposed within the housing and having storage tape wound on the reel. A guide surface is further disposed within the housing such that the tape extends from the reel to the guide surface before extending to the access window. The guide surface thereby increases the tape path from the reel to guiding elements within a tape drive to reduce the force imparted on the tape edge during guiding.

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