Patent · US Expired

Media containing cartridge and drive therefor employing multiple registration points

US5610788A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1995
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B25/066
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The data storage cartridge drive is designed to securely accommodate and align more than one size cartridge. Reference surfaces are provided for cartridge to drive alignment in a manner so as to enhance stability, particularly during periods when the drive may experience shock or vibration. An additional reference surface is provided to supply added resistance to shock and vibration.

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