Switching system for tape rewind

Claim 1

A tape system for moving a tape in a predetermined operation sequence comprising a tape cassette including first and second spindles in which cassette said tape is wound about said first spindle at the initiation of said sequence, a cassette-receiving module into which said cassette is insertable, a base panel to which said module is rotatably mounted, said cassette defining a tape window for exposing said tape and said module being rotatably movable between a first position parallel to said base panel and a second position at an angle to said base panel, said system further including a first resettable switch which is opened upon completion of said sequence, a first switch plunger proximate said first switch and said tape window for actuating said first switch to an opened position upon said tape completely unwinding from said first spindle, a second switch, a second switch activator upstanding from said base panel and operable to close said second switch upon said module assuming said parallel position with said cassette inserted thereto, said first and second switches being connected in series with a motor for unwinding said tape from said first spindle.