公开(公告)号：WO2005064596A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2003/016201

申请日：2003-05-22

Applicant: SEGWAY SYSTEMS, LLC

Inventor： GAVIT, Stephan, E. ,  STAHL, K., John

IPC: G11B5/008

CPC classification number: G11B33/146 ,  G11B15/607 ,  G11B15/67 ,  G11B23/107 ,  G11B33/1446

Abstract: A data storage tape cartridge (20) used in a tape transport apparatus (10) that incorporates air bearing technology is provided. The tape cartridge includes a housing for storing the data storage tape and a compressible filter. The filter (80) is located proximate to an opening, or air inlet (52), that is in communication with the housing interior. The housing may also have a second opening, or air outlet (54), in communication with the housing interior such that the filter is interposed between the inlet and the outlet. Further, the housing may include a storage region to retain the filter in the compressed state. The filter and the storage region may have congruent geometries. A method of supplying filtered air to a tape transport apparatus is also provided. The method contemplates drawing ambient air through the filter and passing it directly through the outlet opening for use by the tape transport apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包含空气轴承技术的带运输装置（10）中的数据存储带盒（20）。 带盒包括用于存储数据存储带的壳体和可压缩滤波器。 过滤器（80）位于与壳体内部连通的开口或空气入口（52）附近。 壳体还可以具有与壳体内部连通的第二开口或空气出口（54），使得过滤器插入入口和出口之间。 此外，壳体可以包括用于将过滤器保持在压缩状态的存储区域。 过滤器和存储区域可以具有一致的几何形状。 还提供了一种向带输送装置供应过滤空气的方法。 该方法考虑将环境空气抽吸通过过滤器并将其直接通过出口开口，以供带式运输设备使用。