Tape cartridge and tape loading system using same

Details Tape cartridge and tape loading system using same Tape cartridge and tape loading system using same

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Miller, Brian E (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Head accessory

C360S130330, C242S348000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07965469

ABSTRACT:
There are provided a tape cartridge which can reliably remove contamination adhering to the surface of a head and a tape loading system using the same. A tape such as recording tapes and leader tapes is unreeled from a case body housing the tape and is taken up to the take up reel of a tape drive through a loading path of the tape drive. A brush which can bend elastically is placed on a leading end side of the tape in a protruding manner. The brush moves in the state of being in contact with a head placed along the loading path of the tape drive upon unreeling of the tape, so that the head of the tape drive is cleaned by the brush.

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Japanese Office Action issued on Oct. 27, 2010 in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2007-158245.

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