Apparatus for controlling a reversible tape drive in a magnetic tape player
CA 1269754 C · Owner: Sony Corporation · Inventors: Takahashi, Kozoh
Overview
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A magnetic tape player having a tape drive device selectively operative to drive a tape in normal and reverse directions in a forward or playback mode of the tape player is provided with a control apparatus for the tape drive which can selectively change-over between the normal and reverse directions of tape drive in the forward mode either automatically in response to detection of the tape end or manually, and which can further establish a stop mode of the tape player, for example, automatically in response to detection of the tape end, whereupon, the forward mode may be reestablished and, in that case, priority will always be given to drive of the tape in the normal direction.
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- Granted May 29, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 29, 2007.
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