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Data storage cartridge having a two-sided retainer spring for a leader pin

US6505789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2000
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/107
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage cartridge (10) includes a housing (12) having a first section (13) and a second section (14) operatively connected to each other. A first positioning member (40) and second positioning member (50) are operatively connected to the housing and are in axial alignment with each other. A leader pin (30) is positioned in the positioning members 40, 50 and held in position by the two-sided springs 44. The springs 44 are in position around a locating member 41, 51.

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