Tape drive leader connection sensing assembly

Details Tape drive leader connection sensing assembly Tape drive leader connection sensing assembly

2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C242S332100, C360S095000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06923395

ABSTRACT:
A sensing assembly for use in determining if magnetic tape within a single reel tape cartridge properly disconnects from a takeup reel within a tape drive during unloading of the tape cartridge, so that the tape cartridge can be removed from the tape drive without damaging the tape media and rendering the tape drive inoperable. The sensing assembly may be electrical or electomechanical and comprises at least one sensing apparatus for providing feedback on the position of the takeup leader. The position of the takeup leader is used to determine if the tape cartridge leader disconnects from the takeup leader. The sensing assembly may be utilized within a tape drive or with a test fixture for testing a plurality of disconnect operations.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6614611 (2003-09-01), Zweighaft
patent: 6685122 (2004-02-01), deLassus

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