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Tape transport reel servomechanism

CA 1052461 A · Owner: Pertec Computer Corporation · Inventors: Matula, Jerry; Gervais, William J.

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A tape transport system having a capstan servomechanism for velocity control of tape across a read/write head and separate reel servomechansims for tape supply and take-up control and also having tape loops in, vacuum columns is provided with tape position feedback to each reel servomechanism to stabilize reel positions in a standby (zero capstan speed) condition from AC tachometers of the induction-generator type normally used during steady state (steady capstan speed) for velocity feedback.

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  • Granted April 10, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 10, 1996.
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GrantedApril 10, 1979
Term endedApril 10, 1996
Patent numberCA 1052461 A
Classification (IPC)G05D15/01 +2 more

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198019821984198619881990199219941996Patent grantedApril 10, 1979Term endedApril 10, 1996

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