Reel
US7568654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/5136
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reel is provided including a cylindrical hub onto which a recording tape is wound; an upper flange that is integrally provided at the hub, and that extends from one end portion of the hub; and a lower flange that includes a bottom wall to which a reel plate is fixed, and that is welded to the other end portion of the hub, in order that deformations and surface runout of the flanges can be suppressed without increasing number of process and/or manufacturing costs.
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