Tape cartridge soft load system
US7424983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/67549
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape drive system and method of operating a tape drive system are provided. The tape drive system may include: a stationary base; at least one guide projection mounted to the stationary base; and a receiver for receiving a tape cartridge and transporting the tape cartridge from an ejected position to a loaded position, the receiver including at least one guide slot mating with one of the guide projections, each guide slot being shaped to allow the receiver to move a first distance in a horizontal direction and a second distance in a vertical direction. The method of loading a tape cartridge into a tape drive system having a stationary base and at least one guide projection mounted to the stationary base may include: receiving a tape cartridge in a receiver having at least one guide slot having a first portion and a second portion; and moving the receiver from an ejected position to a loaded position. This moving of the receiver may be performed by passing the guide projection through the first portion of the guide slot to move the receiver a first distance in a horizontal direction; and passing the guide projection through the second portion of the guide slot to move the receiver…
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