Compliant edge guiding and following system for tape
US6118630A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/602
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a compliant edge guiding and following system for recording tape. Two tape bearings are provided which define a tape path, each having a bearing surface for supporting lengthwise travel of the recording tape along the tape path. A movable tape head is positioned in the tape path between the tape bearings. The movable tape head includes a track following servo for moving the head laterally to follow lateral movement of the recording tape and maintain alignment therewith. A set of compliant tape edge guides are positioned at opposite edges of the tape path. The compliant tape edge guides of the set are a matched pair and are spaced apart laterally a distance substantially equal to the nominal width of the recording tape and positioned substantially equidistant from the centerline of the tape path. Separate sets may be positioned in the lengthwise direction on each side of, and each set closely spaced from, the movable tape head. The compliant edge guides allow lateral movement of the tape, which lateral movement is followed by the movable tape head. The compliant tape edge guides may be implemented in a drive or in a cartridge to be employed in a drive.
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