Method for determining a relative position of a part of a magnetic tape cartridge
US7437814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53465
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The object of the invention is to provide a magnetic tape cartridge, in which a release pad can be assembled securely by a robot. A magnetic tape cartridge including: a reel around which a magnetic tape is wound; a cartridge case which houses the reel in a locked position; a release pad for releasing locking of the reel; and a cup-like hub of the reel in which the release pad is mounted, wherein a plurality of guide holes for allowing a plurality of lock release pins to penetrate therein, which extend from the lower surface of the release pad, are made in the periphery of a base plate of the cup-like hub, and a plurality of pairs of guide ribs, which are capable of guiding the plurality of lock release pins to the plurality of guide holes, stand inside the cup-like hub corresponding to the plurality of guide holes.
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