公开(公告)号：US08599519B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US13249627

申请日：2011-09-30

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Turguy Goker ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  James Mark Decot

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Turguy Goker ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  James Mark Decot

IPC分类号： G11B21/24

CPC分类号： G11B5/56 ,  G11B5/53 ,  G11B5/584

摘要： A head rotator assembly (22) for positioning a head (20) of a tape drive (10) relative to a storage tape includes a head supporter (230) and a supporter mover assembly (232). The head supporter (230) is coupled to and supports the head (20). The supporter mover assembly (232) rotates a portion of the head supporter (230) about an axis (241) to move the head (20) in an azimuth direction relative to the storage tape as the storage tape moves over the head (20). The head rotator assembly (22) includes a controller (16) that controls movement of the supporter mover assembly (232) based on a positioning signal. The supporter mover assembly (232) can include a first actuator (234A) that moves a first lever (236A) to rotate the head supporter (230) to move the head (20) in the azimuth direction. The first actuator (234A) biases the first lever (236A) to rotate part of the head supporter (230) to move the head in the azimuth direction.

摘要翻译： 用于相对于存储带定位磁带驱动器（10）的头部（20）的头部旋转器组件（22）包括头部支撑件（230）和支撑件移动器组件（232）。 头部支撑件（230）联接并支撑头部（20）。 当存储带移动到头部（20）上时，支撑器移动器组件（232）使头部支撑件（230）的一部分围绕轴线（241）旋转，以使头部（20）相对于存储带在方位角方向上移动， 。 头部旋转器组件（22）包括控制器（16），该控制器基于定位信号来控制支撑器移动器组件（232）的移动。 支撑器移动器组件（232）可以包括第一致动器（234A），其移动第一杆（236A）以旋转头部支撑件（230）以使头部（20）沿方位角方向移动。 第一致动器（234A）偏压第一杆（236A）以旋转头部支撑件（230）的一部分，以使头部在方位角方向上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20100309579A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12480475

申请日：2009-06-08

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  Turguy Goker

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  Turguy Goker

IPC分类号： G11B21/02

CPC分类号： G11B5/584

摘要： An actuator assembly (22) for positioning a head (16) of a tape drive (10) relative to a storage tape that moves along a tape path (24) includes a first actuator (228), a second actuator (230) and a controller (26). The actuators (228, 230) move the head (16) in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the tape path. The first actuator (228) is mounted to the second actuator (230) at a location that is based on a position of a resonance node (680) of the second actuator (230). The controller (26) controls linear positioning of the first actuator (228) and the second actuator (230) relative to the storage tape on a closed-loop basis. The actuators (228, 230) can each include voice coils (246, 260). The second actuator (230) can include two positioner guides (253A, 253B) that are configured in a substantially collinear configuration or in a triangular configuration with the head (16). The first actuator (228) can include an isolation boot (232) that decreases vibration of the first actuator (228) caused by vibration of the second actuator (230). The actuators (228, 230) can have resonance frequencies that are different from one another. The first fundamental resonance frequency can be tuned based on the second resonance frequency to decrease a correlation between the resonances of the actuators (228, 230).

摘要翻译： 用于相对于沿着带路径（24）移动的存储带定位磁带驱动器（10）的头部（16）的致动器组件（22）包括第一致动器（228），第二致动器（230）和 控制器（26）。 致动器（228,230）在基本上垂直于磁带路径的方向上移动磁头（16）。 第一致动器（228）在基于第二致动器（230）的谐振节点（680）的位置的位置处安装到第二致动器（230）。 控制器（26）基于闭环控制第一致动器（228）和第二致动器（230）相对于存储带的线性定位。 致动器（228,230）可以各自包括音圈（246,260）。 第二致动器（230）可以包括两个定位器引导件（253A，253B），其被配置为具有头部（16）的大致共线构型或三角形构造。 第一致动器（228）可以包括隔离罩（232），其减小由第二致动器（230）的振动引起的第一致动器（228）的振动。 致动器（228,230）可以具有彼此不同的共振频率。 可以基于第二共振频率来调整第一基本共振频率，以减小致动器（228,230）的共振之间的相关性。

公开(公告)号：US20130083421A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13249627

申请日：2011-09-30

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Turguy Goker ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  James Mark Decot

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Turguy Goker ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  James Mark Decot

IPC分类号： G11B21/02

CPC分类号： G11B5/56 ,  G11B5/53 ,  G11B5/584

摘要： A head rotator assembly (22) for positioning a head (20) of a tape drive (10) relative to a storage tape includes a head supporter (230) and a supporter mover assembly (232). The head supporter (230) is coupled to and supports the head (20). The supporter mover assembly (232) rotates a portion of the head supporter (230) about an axis (241) to move the head (20) in an azimuth direction relative to the storage tape as the storage tape moves over the head (20). The head rotator assembly (22) includes a controller (16) that controls movement of the supporter mover assembly (232) based on a positioning signal. The supporter mover assembly (232) can include a first actuator (234A) that moves a first lever (236A) to rotate the head supporter (230) to move the head (20) in the azimuth direction. The first actuator (234A) biases the first lever (236A) to rotate part of the head supporter (230) to move the head in the azimuth direction.

摘要翻译： 用于相对于存储带定位磁带驱动器（10）的头部（20）的头部旋转器组件（22）包括头部支撑件（230）和支撑件移动器组件（232）。 头部支撑件（230）联接并支撑头部（20）。 当存储带移动到头部（20）上时，支撑器移动器组件（232）使头部支撑件（230）的一部分围绕轴线（241）旋转，以使头部（20）相对于存储带在方位角方向上移动， 。 头部旋转器组件（22）包括控制器（16），该控制器基于定位信号来控制支撑器移动器组件（232）的移动。 支撑器移动器组件（232）可以包括第一致动器（234A），其移动第一杆（236A）以旋转头部支撑件（230）以使头部（20）沿方位角方向移动。 第一致动器（234A）偏压第一杆（236A）以旋转头部支撑件（230）的一部分，以使头部在方位角方向上移动。

公开(公告)号：US08059355B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12480475

申请日：2009-06-08

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  Turguy Goker

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-Chih Weng ,  Turguy Goker

IPC分类号： G11B21/02

CPC分类号： G11B5/584

摘要： An actuator assembly (22) for positioning a head (16) of a tape drive (10) relative to a storage tape that moves along a tape path (24) includes a first actuator (228), a second actuator (230) and a controller (26). The actuators (228, 230) move the head (16) in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the tape path. The first actuator (228) is mounted to the second actuator (230) at a location that is based on a position of a resonance node (680) of the second actuator (230). The controller (26) controls linear positioning of the first actuator (228) and the second actuator (230) relative to the storage tape on a closed-loop basis. The actuators (228, 230) can each include voice coils (246, 260). The second actuator (230) can include two positioner guides (253A, 253B) that are configured in a substantially collinear configuration or in a triangular configuration with the head (16). The first actuator (228) can include an isolation boot (232) that decreases vibration of the first actuator (228) caused by vibration of the second actuator (230). The actuators (228, 230) can have resonance frequencies that are different from one another. The first fundamental resonance frequency can be tuned based on the second resonance frequency to decrease a correlation between the resonances of the actuators (228, 230).

摘要翻译： 用于相对于沿着带路径（24）移动的存储带定位磁带驱动器（10）的头部（16）的致动器组件（22）包括第一致动器（228），第二致动器（230）和 控制器（26）。 致动器（228,230）在基本上垂直于磁带路径的方向上移动磁头（16）。 第一致动器（228）在基于第二致动器（230）的谐振节点（680）的位置的位置处安装到第二致动器（230）。 控制器（26）基于闭环控制第一致动器（228）和第二致动器（230）相对于存储带的线性定位。 致动器（228,230）可以各自包括音圈（246,260）。 第二致动器（230）可以包括两个定位器引导件（253A，253B），其被配置为具有头部（16）的大致共线构型或三角形构造。 第一致动器（228）可以包括隔离罩（232），其减小由第二致动器（230）的振动引起的第一致动器（228）的振动。 致动器（228,230）可以具有彼此不同的共振频率。 可以基于第二共振频率来调整第一基本共振频率，以减小致动器（228,230）的共振之间的相关性。

公开(公告)号：US07180708B1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US11136836

申请日：2005-05-24

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-chih Weng

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-chih Weng

IPC分类号： G11B15/60 ,  B65H23/04 ,  G11B15/67

CPC分类号： G11B15/62 ,  G11B15/602 ,  G11B15/605 ,  G11B15/67 ,  G11B15/673

摘要： A tape drive is provided having a pair of stationary guide assemblies disposed symmetrically about the magnetic read/write head. Each of the stationary guide assemblies has a mounting portion and a separate guide surface portion mounted on the mounting portion. The mounting portion may be made of a plastic and the guide surface portion of a ceramic, for example. A spring arrangement with pressure pads is mounted directly on the mounting portion, and applies pressure to a top edge of a tape during guiding of the tape.

摘要翻译： 提供了带驱动器，其具有围绕磁读/写头对称设置的一对固定引导组件。 每个固定引导组件具有安装部分和安装在安装部分上的单独的引导表面部分。 安装部分可以由塑料制成，例如陶瓷的引导表面部分。 具有压力垫的弹簧装置直接安装在安装部分上，并且在引导带时将压力施加到带的顶部边缘。

公开(公告)号：US06886766B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10342286

申请日：2003-01-15

申请人： Ming-chih Weng ,  Ashok B. Nayak

发明人： Ming-chih Weng ,  Ashok B. Nayak

IPC分类号： G11B15/60 ,  G11B15/67

CPC分类号： G11B15/602

摘要： A tape drive with a tape guiding assembly guides tape past the read/write head along a tape path. First and second inner guide rollers are disposed along the tape path on opposite sides of the read/write head and adjacent to the read/write head. First and second outer guides are disposed along the tape path on opposite sides of the read/write head. The inner guides are positioned off-centered with respect to the nominal tape path, while the outer guides are centered on the nominal tape path. The inner guides are adjustable in height and in radial direction to adjust the off-center position of the inner guides, as well as the tape wrap and penetration of the read/write head into the tape.

摘要翻译： 具有带引导组件的磁带驱动器沿着磁带路径引导磁带经过读/写头。 第一和第二内导辊沿着磁带路径设置在读/写头的相对侧上并与读/写头相邻。 第一和第二外部引导件沿着读取/写入头的相对侧上的带路径设置。 内部引导件相对于标称带路径偏心定位，而外引导件在标称磁带路径上居中。 内部引导件可在高度和径向方向上调节，以调整内部引导件的偏心位置，以及读/写头进入磁带的磁带包扎和穿透。

公开(公告)号：US07050261B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10607483

申请日：2003-06-27

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-chih Weng

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Ming-chih Weng

IPC分类号： G11B15/67 ,  G11B15/60 ,  B65H23/04

CPC分类号： G11B15/62 ,  G11B15/602 ,  G11B15/605 ,  G11B15/67 ,  G11B15/673

摘要： A tape drive is provided having a pair of stationary guide assemblies disposed symmetrically about the magnetic read/write head. Each of the stationary guide assemblies has a mounting portion and a separate guide surface portion mounted on the mounting portion. The mounting portion may be made of a plastic and the guide surface portion of a ceramic, for example. A spring arrangement with pressure pads is mounted directly on the mounting portion, and applies pressure to a top edge of a tape during guiding of the tape.

摘要翻译： 提供了带驱动器，其具有围绕磁读/写头对称设置的一对固定引导组件。 每个固定引导组件具有安装部分和安装在安装部分上的单独的引导表面部分。 安装部分可以由塑料制成，例如陶瓷的引导表面部分。 具有压力垫的弹簧装置直接安装在安装部分上，并且在引导带时将压力施加到带的顶部边缘。

公开(公告)号：US5901008A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：US828550

申请日：1997-03-31

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Kurt A. Buckland ,  Walter Fehlmann ,  James Mark Decot ,  Scott L. Hanson

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Kurt A. Buckland ,  Walter Fehlmann ,  James Mark Decot ,  Scott L. Hanson

IPC分类号： G11B5/54 ,  G05B19/23 ,  G05B19/35 ,  G11B5/55 ,  G11B5/58 ,  G11B5/584 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H02K41/035 ,  H02P25/02

CPC分类号： H02K41/0356 ,  G05B19/23 ,  G05B19/351 ,  G11B5/5504 ,  G11B5/5508 ,  G11B5/584 ,  H02P25/034 ,  G05B2219/41355 ,  H02K11/00

摘要： A voice coil driven positioner is provided for positioning the magnetic head of a tape drive relative to the tape of a removable tape cartridge. The head positioner includes a low-mass carriage that supports the head on one end and the voice coil on an opposed second end. A low friction guide mechanism guides the carriage along a precision movement path that carries the head across tracks of a supplied multi-track tape and simultaneously carries the voice coil through a flux field generated by a stator. A movable magnet is attached to the carriage and located within the hollow of the voice coil for reciprocating into a hollow passageway of the stator together with reciprocation of the voice coil into another hollow of the stator. A flux detector is attached to the stator and located compactly within the hollow passageway of the stator for detecting the position of the magnet. A programmable lookup table converts measurement signals output by the flux detector into pre-calibrated, head-position indicating signals. A platform is provided on the carriage for mounting an interferometer prism used during calibration.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种音圈驱动定位器，用于相对于可移除的带盒的带定位磁带驱动器的磁头。 头部定位器包括一个低质量的托架，该托架在一端支撑头部，并且在相对的第二端上支撑音圈。 低摩擦引导机构沿着精准运动路径引导托架，该轨道将磁头穿过所提供的多轨磁带的磁道，同时通过由定子产生的磁通场传送音圈。 可移动磁体附接到滑架并且位于音圈的中空部分内，用于往复运动到定子的中空通道以及音圈与定子的另一个中空的往复运动。 磁通检测器附接到定子并紧密地定位在定子的中空通道内，用于检测磁体的位置。 可编程查找表将由通量检测器输出的测量信号转换成预校准的头位指示信号。 在滑架上设有平台，用于安装校准过程中使用的干涉仪棱镜。

公开(公告)号：US5198947A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-30

申请号：US546025

申请日：1990-06-29

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Jagmohan S. Kukreja

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak ,  Jagmohan S. Kukreja

IPC分类号： G11B21/20 ,  G11B5/584

CPC分类号： G11B5/584 ,  Y10S33/21

摘要： Apparatus for orienting a magnetic tape head and a tape drive assembly has a frame with a support, and a shaft mounted for rotation around its axis on the support. The first end of the shaft is pivotally mounted on the support, while the second end, also mounted on the support, is movable relative thereof. A motor is provided for rotating the shaft. A head carriage assembly with a magnetic tape head is mounted on the shaft and positioned so that the head lies adjacent magnetic tape which is located in the tape drive assembly. The head carriage assembly moves up and down the shaft when the shaft rotates, and thereby causes upward and downward movement of the head. The apparatus includes an adjuster for adjusting the orientation of the shaft and head carriage assembly. Further, a laser source, reflectors and accurate measuring instruments are provided for accurately setting the tape head to facilitate accurate location of a track on a magnetic tape.

公开(公告)号：US4044369A

公开(公告)日：1977-08-23

申请号：US540765

申请日：1975-01-14

申请人： Ashok B. Nayak

发明人： Ashok B. Nayak

IPC分类号： G03B17/26 ,  G03B17/52

CPC分类号： G03B17/265 ,  G03B17/52 ,  Y10S430/164

摘要： A photographic assemblage is formed by a plurality of backing strips interconnected by a continuous sealing strip. In each assemblage, the backing strips carry a selected photographic medium, such as a strip of film or a layer of photodeveloping material. The sealing strip is attached to each backing strip at spaced apart points to cover over the photographic medium thereon, and may be peeled therefrom to dispense one of the backing strips. Several embodiments of cassette type magazines for the assemblages are disclosed. Photographic apparatus for use with the assemblages and cassettes is disclosed which is selectively operable to dispense backing strips carrying film one at a time from one assemblage, expose each frame of the film and develop the film by dispensing a backing strip carrying photodeveloper and moving it into aligned contact with the film. The film may be removed from the photograhic apparatus once developed.

摘要翻译： 通过由连续密封条互连的多个背衬条形成照相组合件。 在每个组合中，背衬带携带选定的照相介质，例如薄膜条或光致发育材料层。 密封条在间隔开的位置处附接到每个背衬条，以覆盖其上的照相介质上，并且可以从其剥离以分配其中一个背衬条。 公开了用于组合的盒式杂志的几个实施例。 公开了用于组合和盒的照相设备，其可选择性地可操作地从一个组合件一次分配承载膜的背衬条，暴露膜的每个框架并通过分配携带光电开发器的背衬带并将其移动到 与电影对齐接触。 一旦开发出来，该胶片可以从照相装置中取出。