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Belt for belt-driven recording tape pack

US4466564A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1981
Grant dateAug 21, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/08778
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a tape which is driven by an elastic pretensioned belt, discontinuities such as embossings in the surface of the belt promote the release of air from between the belt and the underlying tape, thus minimizing variations in tape tension and tape speed.

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