Tape drive with automatic adaptation for different size tape...

Details Tape drive with automatic adaptation for different size tape... Tape drive with automatic adaptation for different size tape...

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C242S352100, C360S094000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097125

ABSTRACT:
A tape drive arrangement is configured to automatically adapt to drive different size tape cassettes and includes a sensor that senses the size of a tape cassette inserted into the tape drive. A controller is automatically responsive to the signals provided by the sensor to move drive spindles to respective different positions to drive different size tape cassettes.

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