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Apparatus and method for reversing tapewind direction

US7793879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2007
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/26
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a reel. The exemplary reel comprises a hub and a guide member coupled to the hub. The guide member may be configured to guide magnetic tape from a magnetic tape source to the reel. The guide member may cooperate with the hub to form a surface for receiving magnetic tape from the magnetic tape source. Additionally, the exemplary reel may include a securing mechanism for securing the guide member in the cooperating position with respect to the hub.

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