Tape recorder and magnetic tape cassette with movable tensioning and brake means

USRE29049E · kind E · reissue

Assignee

• Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Aktiengesellschaft

Inventors

• Klaus Schoettle · Heidelberg, DE
• Joachim Hack · Ludwigshafen, DE
• Gustav Loewenberg
• Werner Hoffmann · Ludwigshafen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 1975
• Grant date: Nov 23, 1976
• Expiry date: Mar 17, 1995

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

The invention relates to a magnetic tape cassette and a tape recorder for use with such a cassette. More specifically, the invention relates to the provision of movable means within the cassette, which means -- in a first position -- hold the magnetic tape taut and prevent movement of the reels in the cassette and -- in a second position -- release the magnetic tape and the reels, which may then be rotated by the tape recorder, the tape being guided only by means attached to the recorder. Magnetic head positioning means provided on the recorder are adapted to adjust the position of magnetic heads, which are rigidly mounted on a head plate which is movable relatively to the tape, to the desired position for recording and reproduction.