Magnetic tape apparatus
AssigneeMicrocomputer Systems Corp.
InventorsPaul A. Gilovich, James S. Toreson
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Abstract
A magnetic tape apparatus is disclosed herein and comprises a drum, means for supporting and rotating the drum, at least one transducer extending past the surface of said drum adapted to rotate therewith in a given plane, and means for presenting tape to said drum with its longitudinal axis parallel to said plane. Means are also provided adjacent the transducer for venting air from the air cushion between the rotating drum and the tape at the region of the transducer to bring the tape closer to the face of the transducer and at least one groove formed on the face of the transducer is used for venting air from the cushion between the transducer and tape.
Claims8
A magnetic tape apparatus comprising a drum, means for supporting and rotating said drum, at least one transducer mounted to rotate with said drum and extending past the surface of said drum through a slot formed in said drum, means comprising a take-up means for presenting a selected length of tape to said drum so that the transducer scans along longitudinal tracks as it rotates past said tape, means for moving said transducer longitudinally along said slot so that it moves along a plurality of laterally spaced tracks formed along said tape, said means including a leafspring assembly including a pair of leafsprings with their major surfaces disposed perpendicular to the direction of travel of said head whereby said springs can flex to permit movement of the head along said slot but are rigid to prevent lateral movement of the head.
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