US3831199A
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Common transport for magnetic tape cartridge or magnetic card cartridge
Assignee: Tektronix Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-19
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece transport for receiving therein magnetic tape cartridge or magnetic card cartridge which includes latching means for latching either cartridge in position therein and switch means for actuating the driving capstan to drive the tape or card. The cartridges are provided with a one-piece pinch-roll spring for springably urging the tape or card against the driving capstan.
Inventors
- 👤 C Vollum
- 👤 S Broughton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:27
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B25/00; G11B25/10; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In combination, a transport and cartridge means; said transport having a read/write means and driving capstan means at an inner end, light means disposed in said transport in alignment with a hole disposed in a section of said transport, light-sensing means provided in alignment with said hole; said cartridge means having light reflecting means and openings in alignment therewith; said light means, openings, hole and light-sensing means being coincident so that light from said light means passes through one of said openiNgs of said cartridge, onto said lightreflecting means through apertures in information-carrying means of said cartridge means, through the other opening of said cartridge means and onto said light-sensing means through said hole; and latching means provided by said transport and said cartridge means latching said cartridge means in position in said transport in registration with said read/write means and said driving-capstan means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In combination, a transport and cartridge means; said transport having a read/write means and driving capstan means at an inner end, light means disposed in said transport in alignment with a hole disposed in a section of said transport, light-sensing means provided in alignment with said hole; said cartridge means having light reflecting means and openings in alignment therewith; said light means, openings, hole and light-sensing means being coincident so that light from said light means passes through one of said openiNgs of said cartridge, onto said lightreflecting means through apertures in information-carrying means of said cartridge means, through the other opening of said cartridge means and onto said light-sensing means through said hole; and latching means provided by said transport and said cartridge means latching said cartridge means in position in said transport in registration with said read/write means and said driving-capstan means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein switch means are provided on said transport connected to said driving-capstan means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said cartridge means comprises spaced projection means defining a path therethrough along which a magnetic card moves when inserted into said path.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said cartridge means comprises reel means having an endless magnetic tape thereon and tape guide means for guiding said tape by said read/write means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said driving-capstan means has a driving area comprising rubber-like material therealong and said cartridge means has pinch-roll means of hard material against which said driving area engages.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said transport comprises a one-piece member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A card cartridge for disposition within a transport comprising: a housing having spaced projection means therewithin defining a continuous path along which a magnetic card is to be moved, said housing providing an entrance to said path into which the card is introduced therein and an exit out which the card emerges, said housing having a first opening through which a read/write head extends and a second opening into which a driving capstan extends, both said first and second opening communicating with said path; and pinch-roll frame and spring means mounted in said housing and having pinch-roll means rotatably mounted in said pinch-roll frame, said pinch-roll means being normally disposed in said path in alignment with said second opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A card cartridge for disposition within a transport comprising: a housing having spaced projection means therewithin defining a continuous path along which a magnetic card is to be moved, said housing providing an entrance to said path into which the card is introduced therein and an exit out which the card emerges, said housing having a first opening through which a read/write head extends and a second opening into which a driving capstan extends, both said first and second opening communicating with said path; and pinch-roll frame and spring means mounted in said housing and having pinch-roll means rotatably mounted in said pinch-roll frame, said pinch-roll means being normally disposed in said path in alignment with said second opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A card cartridge according to claim 7 wherein card-guide means is mounted in said housing in alignment with said first opening to wrap the magnetic card around the part of the read/write head disposed within said path.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A card cartridge according to claim 7 wherein light-reflecting means is disposed in said housing in alignment with apertures therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A card cartridge according to claim 7 wherein said pinch-roll frame and spring means comprises a one-piece member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
A one-piece pinch-roll frame and spring means for use in a card or tape cartridge comprising: a mounting section for mounting said pinch-roll frame and spring means in a housing of a card or tape cartridge; a spring section extending outwardly from said mounting section; and a pinch-roll frame at a free end of said spring section for mounting therein a pinch-roll member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
A one-piece pinch-roll frame and spring means for use in a card or tape cartridge comprising: a mounting section for mounting said pinch-roll frame and spring means in a housing of a card or tape cartridge; a spring section extending outwardly from said mounting section; and a pinch-roll frame at a free end of said spring section for mounting therein a pinch-roll member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A one-piece pinch-roll frame and spring means according to claim 11 wherein said spring section extends outwardly from an end of said mounting section furtherest from said pinch-roll frame and extends along said mounting section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A one-piece pinch-roll frame and spring means according to claim 11 wherein positioning means are provided on said mounting section and said spring section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
86 words
A transport for receiving thereinto a tape cartridge having an endless tape therein or a card cartridge having a path therethrough along which a magnetic card moves comprising: a one-piece member having sides, a top and a bottom and defining a retangular shape in cross section for receiving the tape or card cartridge therein; and ridge means extending along an interior surface of one of said sides and said top or bottom to reduce the frictional engagement between the transport and the tape or card cartridge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
86 words
A transport for receiving thereinto a tape cartridge having an endless tape therein or a card cartridge having a path therethrough along which a magnetic card moves comprising: a one-piece member having sides, a top and a bottom and defining a retangular shape in cross section for receiving the tape or card cartridge therein; and ridge means extending along an interior surface of one of said sides and said top or bottom to reduce the frictional engagement between the transport and the tape or card cartridge.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A transport according to claim 14 wherein spring means extend along another of said sides.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
A transport according to claim 14 wherein latch means are provided in said bottom or said top for Latching the card or tape cartridge in position in said transport and urging the card or tape transport against said ridge means of said top or bottom.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A transport according to claim 14 including a drive capstan, and motor means connected to said capstan for driving same.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
A transport according to claim 17 wherein said drive capstan has a driving area provided with a rubber-like material therealong.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
A transport according to claim 17 wherein switch means are provided adjacent an entrance to said transport for operating said motor means when the card or tape cartridge is inserted into said transport.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
77 words
A magnetic card for use in a card cartridge and onto which information can be stored or read out, said magnetic card comprising: a thin plastic member having a length to width ratio of at least about 10:1 to enable said member to be positioned in and moved along a path within the card cartridge; and magnetic material coated on substantially all of one surface of said plastic member to store or read out information stored thereby.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
77 words
A magnetic card for use in a card cartridge and onto which information can be stored or read out, said magnetic card comprising: a thin plastic member having a length to width ratio of at least about 10:1 to enable said member to be positioned in and moved along a path within the card cartridge; and magnetic material coated on substantially all of one surface of said plastic member to store or read out information stored thereby.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
A magnetic card according to claim 20 wherein a hole is located in said member adjacent one end thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
A magnetic card according to claim 20 wherein a beveled edge is provided at one end of said member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |