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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 1993
Filed:
Aug. 21, 1992
Hidetoshi Matsuoka, Tokyo, JP;
Makoto Fujiki, Tokyo, JP;
Junji Kobayashi, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroo Edakubo, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A recording or reproducing apparatus which performs loading and unloading operations of a tape relative to a magnetic head unit and moves tape guide members by rotatably driving two loading rings on which the corresponding tape guide members are mounted. Driving force transmission members are provided for transmitting the rotation of one of the rings to the other ring, and elastic members are provided for driving the transmission members in a predetermined direction. The tape guide member mounted on the one ring is pressed against a locating member by the force of the elastic member during loading of the tape.