Method of forming a head assembly, a head assembly, and a linear tape drive
US6639753B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49055
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods of forming a head assembly, a head assembly, and a linear tape drive are provided. One aspect provides a method of forming a head assembly including providing a base member; forming a plurality of head components upon the base member individually adapted to communicate information relative to a tape; providing a plurality of component regions adjacent respective ones of the head components and a path of travel of the tape; and providing a support region intermediate adjacent ones of the head components and positioned to support the tape moving along the path of travel, the support region comprising a material different than a material of the component regions.
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