Tape cartridge with movable access door
US7077353B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/045
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape cartridge, for use with a tape drive having an actuation member, includes a cartridge body that is insertable into the tape drive and a door movably associated with the cartridge body. The door is engageable with the actuation member when the cartridge body is inserted into the tape drive, and is movable between a closed position and an open position upon engagement with the actuation member. Furthermore, the door includes a retainer that is enageable with the actuation member when the door is in the open position to facilitate retention of the cartridge body in the tape drive.
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