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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2004
Stephen J. Stamm, Fort Lupton, CO (US);
Gregory P. Argys, Westminster, CO (US);
Stephen J. Stamm, Fort Lupton, CO (US);
Gregory P. Argys, Westminster, CO (US);
Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
In one example of one aspect of the invention, a data storage cartridge is provided. The data storage cartridge includes a housing having at least one opening, a reel rotatably disposed within the housing and accessible through the opening, the reel capable of translating axially, a biasing member for biasing the reel toward the opening, and an absorbing member disposed between the reel and a portion of the housing opposite the opening. In one example, the absorbing member includes a spring constant value of greater than 30 ounces per inch. The absorbing member may be disposed to engage and dampen the motion of the reel when the reel is displaced beyond a desired distance.