Cassette loader with precision cassette extraction and winding reference positioning means and method
US5181667A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/113
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cassette loader for loading a length of magnetic tape into a cassette having opposing major sides, and opposing top, bottom and first and second opposing side edges, respective first and second through capstan access holes. Positioners are used for referencing the position of the cassette at a processing station during processing. The positioners are carried by the cassette loader for engaging the bottom and the top of the cassette and for engaging the top of the cassette. One of the first or second positioners includes a place bar for urging the other positioner against the cassette under pressure and for ejecting the cassette when winding is complete.
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