Tape threading apparatus

Details Tape threading apparatus Tape threading apparatus

1998-09-30

1999-11-09

Walsh, Donald P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

2423327, 242582, G03B 158

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active

059798130

ABSTRACT:
A threading apparatus for threading tape from a single reel magnetic tape cartridge through a tape transport machine. The threading apparatus includes a leader block and a take-up reel. The take-up reel includes a leader block receiving section that is adapted to receive the leader block during a threading operation. Upon the take-up reel receiving the leader block, the take-up reel and leader block form a smooth winding substrate for subsequent wraps of magnetic tape.

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