Magnetic tape transport system
US4836465A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/06
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact magnetic tape transport system employing a novel interchangeable tape cartridge and tape drive unit is described. All modes of transport, including forward, fast forward, rewind and pause are accomplished by simply controlling the speed and direction of rotation of a single motor. All access for reading and transporting the tape is provided at the peripheral edges of the tape cartridge. A protective door is automatically placed about the peripheral edges of the tape cartridge upon its removal from the tape drive unit.
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