Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A magnetic head retaining device, comprising: a support member having fixedly secured thereto a magnetic head which contacts a magnetic recording medium moving in one direction relative therto and at least a pair of support holes provided downstream and upstream to the magnetic head relative to the motion of the magnetic recording medium on an imaginary line passing through the magnetic head in parallel to the direction of the motion of the magnetic recording medium; and a mounting member having at least a pair of legs inserted through the corresponding support holes, a spring portion for biasing the legs downwards and a mounting end for fixedly securing the mounting member, each of the legs having a step which restricts the upward motion of the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A magnetic head retaining device, comprising: a support member having fixedly secured thereto a magnetic head which contacts a magnetic recording medium moving in one direction relative therto and at least a pair of support holes provided downstream and upstream to the magnetic head relative to the motion of the magnetic recording medium on an imaginary line passing through the magnetic head in parallel to the direction of the motion of the magnetic recording medium; and a mounting member having at least a pair of legs inserted through the corresponding support holes, a spring portion for biasing the legs downwards and a mounting end for fixedly securing the mounting member, each of the legs having a step which restricts the upward motion of the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A magnetic head retaining device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting member consists of a plate bent into an L-shape with one portion thereof bifurcated into the legs extending along the direction of the relative motion of the magnetic medium and the other end thereof forming the spring portion and the mounting end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A magnetic head retaining device according to claim 2, wherein the support holes consist of slots which are elongated along the direction of the motion of the magnetic medium and loosely accommodate the legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A magnetic head retaining device according to claim 3, wherein the spring portions are adapted to allow some upward motion of the support member and to bias the support member downwards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A magnetic head retaining device according to claim 4, wherein a guide means is additionally provided for substantially restricting any motion of the support member along the plane of the detecting surface of the magnetic head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A magnetic head retaining device according to claim 5, wherein the guide means comprises a pair of pins which are fixedly secured to a fixed part and passed through a pair of guide holes provided in the support member, downstream and upstream of the legs of the mounting member on the imaginary line passing through the support holes and the magnetic head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A magnetic head retaining device according to claim 6, wherein the lower ends of the legs define the maximum height of the magentic medium which may be permitted to be conveyed along the detecting surface of the magnetic head.