Cassette tape loading device having pivotable adhesive tape applicator and method of use
US5305964A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic tape cassette loading and winding apparatus having a pivotable adhesive tape applicator for splicing the end of a leader tape to the end of a magnetic tape and winding into the cassette. The loading and winding apparatus has three tape holders. Two of the holders are pivotally mounted so they can be moved to sequentially change position to first hold the leader tape while it is cut, hold one cut end of the leader on a free end of the magnetic tape while it is spliced with an adhesive tape, and then hold the other cut end of the leader tape and a second cut end of the magnetic tape while it is spliced. The pivotable tape holders can thus perform several functions. A movable adhesive tape is also provided to move from one position to another to apply pieces of adhesive tape to the cut ends of leader tape.
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