Tape guiding mechanism, magnetic tape apparatus, and method...

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2007-04-24

2010-11-16

Blouin, Mark (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

Reexamination Certificate

active

07835109

ABSTRACT:
A tape guiding mechanism for guiding a traveling tape is provided including a guide roller for guiding the traveling tape and a regulator which rubs against at least one edge of the traveling tape in its width direction, in which the guide roller includes a circumferential surface with which the tape is in contact, a spiral groove is formed on the circumferential surface around an axis of the guide roller, and the traveling tape shifts to one side in a width direction on the circumferential surface of the guide roller.

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