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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2007
Teruo Ashikawa, Odawara, JP;
Teruo Ashikawa, Odawara, JP;
FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A reel includes: a circular cylinder-shaped hub that includes an inner peripheral surface on which a protruding portion that protrudes in a radial direction is formed and an outer peripheral surface around which recording tape is wound; a first flange that is disposed on one end portion of the hub and includes a first extension portion that is welded to the protruding portion; and a second flange that is disposed on the other end portion of the hub and includes a second extension portion that is welded to the protruding portion. The rigidity of the hub can be improved, and the welding strength of the flanges with respect to the hub can also be improved.