Tape drive apparatus having an arrangement for capturing and...

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C242S332800, C360S095000

Reexamination Certificate

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07066420

ABSTRACT:
A tape drive apparatus with an arrangement for capturing, retaining and releasing a leader pin from the tape cartridge provides a leader pin holding assembly having a body and a swing pivotally coupled to the body. Upon movement into the tape cartridge, the swing is controllably pivoted against the force of a spring into an open position to capture the leader pin within the tape cartridge. Closing the swing retains the leader pin between the swing and the body of the leader pin holding assembly. A minimum number of external actuators is achieved by employing a hub leader that controls the opening and closing of the swing with relation to the body.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6034839 (2000-03-01), Hamming
patent: 6082652 (2000-07-01), Theobald
patent: 6622475 (2003-09-01), Brault et al.
patent: 6814324 (2004-11-01), Gavit et al.

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