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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 1998
Filed:
Aug. 01, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Lynn C Jacobs, Berthoud, CO (US);
Donovan M Janssen, Boulder, CO (US);
Joe K Jurneke, Brighton, CO (US);
Matthew P Wojciechowski, Louisville, CO (US);
Assignee:
Storage Technology Coproration, Louisville, CO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
2423324 ; 242332 ;
Abstract
A tape threading apparatus (20) includes a tape guide arm (22) having a spring-biased elbow (32). The arm (22) is coupled for rotation with a rotatable shaft (24). The shaft is provided with a barrel cam (76, 92) for a third dimension of movement. A drive mechanism includes two gears (88, 90) that overlap to permit vertical slippage in the third dimension of movement. An arm guide cam slot (102) provides a directional orientation for movement of the arm (22) along a tape travel pathway (100).