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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 1998
Filed:
Apr. 01, 1997
Sony Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
The rotation of a drive roll is detected using an rpm detection enabling element provided on the drive roll in order to control the driving device and reduce data error and loss of storage capacity. A cover member 3 and a base plate 4 make up a main cartridge member 2 within which a pair of tape reels 8, 9 are accommodated. A magnetic tape 7, placed around the tape reels 8 and 9, is driven by a drive roll 13 the outer periphery of which is partially exposed via an opening 21 formed in the front surface of the cover member 3. A capstan roll 46 of a driving device 40 is in surface contact with the driving roll 13 for transmitting its rotation to the drive roll. A rpm detection enabling element 34 is provided on the drive roll 13 and is detected through a detection window 35 provided in the cover member 3. The rotational speed difference between the drive roll and the capstan roll is used to detect slip therebetween.