Positive engagement buckle for a tape drive and cartridge
US5971310A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/68
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape drive and cartridge are provided herein. The tape drive and cartridge include an improved buckle which securely couples a take-up leader of the tape drive to a cartridge leader of the cartridge. As provided herein, the buckle includes a first buckle component and a second buckle component which securely retain the take-up leader to the cartridge leader. More specifically, the first buckle component includes a buckle bar and the second buckle component includes a pair of spaced apart receivers which engage the buckle bar to securely retain the take-up leader to the cartridge leader. Importantly, the unique buckle provided herein inhibits leader runaway and has improved durability.
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