Takeup reel for single reel tape drives
AssigneeBenchmark Storage Innovations, Inc.
InventorWilliam J. Vanderheyden
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Abstract
The takeup reel comprises a pair of segmented flanges connected in a parallel relationship to a takeup reel hub and define a first tape containment section and a second tape containment section. The segmented flanges are ultrasonically welded to the hub and include rounded protrusions that align and guide the tape media around the hub during operation of the tape drive. At least one of the segmented flanges also includes a post that is configured to mate with a feature on the tape drive to prevent movement of the takeup reel when the tape cartridge is unloaded from and loaded into the tape drive.
Claims5
A takeup reel for a single reel tape drive configured to read and write data on a tape cartridge that is loadable into the tape drive, the takeup reel comprising:
- a hub having means for connecting to the tape drive;
- a first segmented flange connected to a top of the hub;
- a second segmented flange connected to a bottom of the hub in a parallel relationship with the first segmented flange, wherein the first segmented flange and the second segmented flange define a first tape containment section and a second tape containment section;
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- a post integrally formed on a one of the top of the first segmented flange and the bottom of the second segmented flange that is configured to mate with feature on the tape drive to prevent movement of the takeup reel when the tape cartridge is unloaded from and loaded into the tape drive.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.