Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Strand tensioning device – Tortuous course
Patent
1991-04-24
1993-02-23
Stodola, Daniel P.
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Strand tensioning device
Tortuous course
242195, 360132, G11B 23087, G11B 2300, G11B 1700
Patent
active
051883090
ABSTRACT:
An adaptor of the type used to convert a tape cartridge to a cassette format. The adaptor uses a tether to guide tape from the supply reel to the take-up reel. The adaptor has a tether keeper assembly which is used: to position the tether for mating engagement with the tape connector; to retain the tether assembly while the cartridge is out of the adaptor; and to release the tether during the insertion of the cartridge into the adaptor.
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Nguyen John Q.
Stodola Daniel P.
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