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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 19, 1996
Keith Daly, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Quantum Corporation, Milpitas, CA (US);
Abstract
A buckling mechanism for improving buckling reliability between a take-up leader and a cartridge leader. The mechanism includes a buckling link, buckling arm and a link driver. The buckling link is biased about one end and includes a protruding portion having a T-shape face at the other end. The combination of the dimensions of the protruding portion and the constant biasing force ensures that the leaders are positioned and remain in position for successful buckling as the tape cartridge is inserted into the tape drive. The buckling link is mounted such that it functions independently of the link driver and buckling arm, enabling the buckling link to maintain the biasing force against the take-up leader even after the buckling arm releases the take-up leader.
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