Guide packing recording media along with cartridges and apparatus incorporating such guides
US6508431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/67
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for winding a tape medium is disclosed to include a winding hub, a drive operative to rotate the hub, a rigid packing arm and a support member for the packing arm. The packing arm rides on the surface of the tape pack and may be linear or arcuate and may be off the wind axis of the hub. A first end portion of the packing arm may also overlap the hub. The packing arm may be formed of a non-ferrous material, such as a ceramic, and it may be biased into contact with the tape pack surface. A longitudinal groove can be provided to collect debris. A plurality of packing arms equiangularly spaced relative to the hub may be employed. The packing arm can be supported on the frame of the apparatus or it can be mounted in a cartridge that provides a supply of tape.
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