Spring clip leader and housing for magnetic tape
US11017810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/378
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, according to one embodiment, includes: a plurality of tape reels; and a tape drive configured for reading data from tape stored on at least one of the plurality of tape reels. At least some of the tape reels have a tape wound thereon and a spring-like clip coupled to a free end of the tape. Moreover, the clip is selectively positionable in a wrapped position where the clip wraps around a portion of the tape when the tape is wound onto the reel, thereby holding the portion of the tape in place on the reel.
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