Damping lateral tape motion disturbances
US10553245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/32
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, according to one embodiment, includes: a module having transducers positioned along a tape bearing surface of the module; a roller guide; and a patterned bar positioned relative to the roller guide and module to engage a magnetic tape. The patterned bar has a plurality of recessed regions along a tape bearing surface thereof. Moreover, the patterned bar is not directly coupled to the module. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in additional embodiments.
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