摘要:
A magnetic tape cartridge 10 is shown in which a length of magnetic tape is wound on a reel hub with the free end of the tape permanently connected to a generally rectangular-shaped leader block 16 by a pin 22. The cartridge completely surrounds the reel of magnetic tape except for an opening (18) provided at one corner (100) the cartridge. This opening permits tape (12) wound on the reel to be unwound as the leader block is moved away from the cartridge, preferably by an automatic threading mechanism. The leader block 16 has a coupling slot 24 for engagement by the pick-up arm 46 of the threading mechanism. The slot (24) has an enlarged socket (54) at its lower end to receive the head (56) of the arm (46). The leader block has a cut-away portion (52) reducing its thickness to provide a cavity into which the head (56) can be positioned before relative axial movement carries it into the socket (54).
摘要:
The cartridge (10) for an automatic threading tape drive, includes layers of magnetic tape (14) with a leader block (16) attached to the free end of the tape. The leader block is held in a receiving well in one corner of the cartridge when the cartridge is out of a tape drive. The leader block interconnects with a threading pin in the drive for threading the tape through the drive to a take-up reel hub. The leader block includes a compliant section in its rear surface (16R) that enables the leader block when located in a U-shaped recess (38) in a hub (29) of a take-up reel (28) to provide a smooth hub periphery for the layers of tape.
摘要:
A magnetic tape cartridge (11) is shown in which a length of magnetic tape (12) is wound on a reel hub (10) with the free end of the tape permanently connected to a generally rectangular-shaped leader block (13). The cartridge completely surrounds the reel of magnetic tape except for an opening (16) provided at one corner of the cartridge (11). This opening (16) permits tape (12) wound on the reel to be unwound as the leader block is moved away from the cartridge, preferably by an automatic threading mechanism. The cartridge comprises a leader block receiving well in which the leader block (13) is a snug fit. The walls (33, 51) of the well have the opening (16) in them through which the tape enters and leaves the cartridge. The walls (53, 33) of the leader block well are arranged to engage the leading and trailling walls of the leader block in a clamping relationship and help retain the block in the well in a position in which the opening (16) in the cartridge is substantially sealed by the leader block to prevent contamination from entering the cartridge when the cartridge is not in use. To remove the leader block from the well, it must initially be swivelled about boss (60) providing a mechanical advantage.
摘要:
A magnetic tape cartridge (11) is shown in which a length of magnetic tape (12) is wound on a reel hub (10) with the free end of the tape permanently connected to a generally rectangular-shaped leader block (13). The cartridge completely surrounds the reel of magnetic tape except for an opening (16) provided at one corner of the cartridge (11). This opening (16) permits tape (12) wound on the reel to be unwound as the leader block is moved away from the cartridge, preferably by an automatic threading mechanism. The cartridge comprises a leader block receiving well in which the leader block (13) is a snug fit. The bottom wall (51) of the well has the opening (16) in it through which the tape enters and leaves the cartridge. The walls (53, 33) of the leader block well are arranged to engage the leading and trailing surfaces of the leader block in a clamping relationship and help retain the block in the well in a position in which the opening (16) in the cartridge is substantially sealed by the leader block to prevent contamination from entering the cartridge when the cartridge is not in use.