Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head – Head accessory
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Renner, Craig A. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head
Head accessory
C360S090000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07961430
ABSTRACT:
A tape path control system and related method for controlling the position of a tape medium in the tape drive. The tape path includes a first tape guide roller, a second tape guide roller spaced from the first roller, and a transducing head situated between the first and second rollers. The first and second rollers may be large and closely spaced, with the second tape guide roller being spaced from the first roller at a roller diameter/center-to-center spacing ratio of between approximately 1:1-1:2 while still accommodating the transducing head therebetween. A precision alignment system is associated with the second roller. When operable, the precision alignment system allows the second roller to be adjustably aligned relative to the first roller in order to control lateral tape movement when a tape medium streams across the rollers in operative engagement with the transducing head.
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Biskeborn Robert G.
Imaino Wayne I.
Duft Walter W.
Garcia Carlos E.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Renner Craig A.
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