Magnetic tape apparatus having means for leading magnetic tape from a supply reel to a take-up reel
US4451861A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 29, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/672
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Magnetic tape apparatus is disclosed herein and comprises a drum, structure for supporting and rotating the drum, at least one transducer extending past the surface of the drum adapted to rotate with the drum and move parallel to the axis of the drum and a leader for presenting the tape to the drum. The apparatus includes a take-up reel and structure for receiving and driving a supply reel. A leader is provided which extends from the take-up reel to the inserted supply reel to engage and thread the tape over the drum to the take-up reel.
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