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Active tape tracking system with crown guide rollers for magnetic recorder/players

US4913328A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 1987
Grant dateApr 3, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/602
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic tape tracking system for a magnetic recorder/player having a crown guide roller whose orientation can be controlled to effect lateral movement of the tape. This movement is utilized to correct for deviation of the tape from its desired tape path.

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