Patent · US Expired

Pivoted magnetic head mount with adjustable limit

US4340918A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1979
Grant dateJul 20, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 28, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/105
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for automatically adjusting a magnetic head to the position of a magnetic tape in an audio and/or video recording and/or playback apparatus having a magnetic head in contact with a portion of the magnetic tape during operation of the device, and a pivoting means supporting said head while allowing it to rotate so as to improve head-to-tape contact even when tape geometry and pressure varies.

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