Method and apparatus for reducing read/write head wear while maintaining tape path and tension during search mode
US6856488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/60
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The read/write head assembly of a tape drive device is moved from a first read/write position to a second non-read/write position. A tape engaging surface maintains tape tension and path in the non-read/write position. Movement of the read/write head assembly to a non-read/write position prevents read/write head element wear during tape searching.
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