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Method of making a belt for belt-driven recording tape pack

US4581189A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1984
Grant dateApr 8, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/26
  • 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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