Apparatus for loading and unloading a tape cartridge
CA 1285652 C · Owner: Lane, Robert L. · Inventors: Lane, Robert L.; Schonfeld, Arnold
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An apparatus for loading and unloading a tape cartridge particularly an IBM 3480 tape cartridge has a loading rack for, receiving the tape cartridge along one of its side edges so that, what is normally considered to be the rear edge of the tape cartridge is laterally received within the loading/unloading mechanism, and equipment for properly interacting with the tape cartridge in this modified orientation for engagement of the leader block of the tape cartridge so that the tape cartridge is then ready for loading into the transport apparatus and for detection of the condition of the tape cartridge within the apparatus.
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- Granted July 2, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 2, 2008.
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