US3882543A
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Tape head mount and alignment means
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a tape head mount which facilitates both azimuth and elevation adjustment for a tape head which is inserted into a head-receiving opening in the mount. At least two set screws are provided to adjust the orientation of the tape head within the head-receiving opening. The tape head may rest upon a chord-shaped rocker which is rotated to the proper support position.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:31
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A tape head mount comprising headreceiving opening means for providing a head-receiving opening and for receiving therein a tape head of generally rectangular cross-section, said headreceiving opening having cylindrical inner surface means for supporting the tape head in the vicinities which receive the edges of the tape head, means for limiting the insertion of the tape head within said head-receiving opening, a pair of tape guides disposed on opposite sides of said head-receiving opening in the direction of tape travel, and a pair of screw means extending into said head-receiving opening means for bearing against the same side of an inserted tape head, said screw means in cooperation with said cylindrical inner surface means for controlling the rotation of the tape head within said headreceiving opening around the substantially central axis of said cylindrical inner surface means which axis remains fixed near the center line of the tape guides in the direction of tape travel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A tape head mount comprising headreceiving opening means for providing a head-receiving opening and for receiving therein a tape head of generally rectangular cross-section, said headreceiving opening having cylindrical inner surface means for supporting the tape head in the vicinities which receive the edges of the tape head, means for limiting the insertion of the tape head within said head-receiving opening, a pair of tape guides disposed on opposite sides of said head-receiving opening in the direction of tape travel, and a pair of screw means extending into said head-receiving opening means for bearing against the same side of an inserted tape head, said screw means in cooperation with said cylindrical inner surface means for controlling the rotation of the tape head within said headreceiving opening around the substantially central axis of said cylindrical inner surface means which axis remains fixed near the center line of the tape guides in the direction of tape travel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tape head mount according to claim 1 wherein said head-receiving opening is a cylindrical bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tape head mount according to claim 2 wherein the diameter of said cylindrical bore is substantially equal to but larger than the distance between the diagonal corners of the tape head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tape head mount according to claim 1 further including a chord-shaped rocker conformingly mounted within said head-receiving opening for supporting on the chord of said rocker the side of a tape head which is opposite the side against which said pair of screw means bear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tape head mount according to claim 4 further including means for adjusting the elevation of the tape head in the direction of said screw means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
213 words
A tape head mount comprising head-receiving opening means for providing a head-receiving opening and for receiving therein a tape head of generally rectangular cross-section, said head-receiving opening having cylindrical inner surface means for supporting the tape head in the vicinities which receive the edges of the tape head, means for limiting the insertion of the tape head within said head-receiving opening, a pair of tape guides disposed on opposite sides of said head-receiving opening in the direction of tape travel, and a pair of screw means extending into said head-receiving opening means for bearing against the same side of an inserted tape head, said screw means in cooperation with said cylindrical inner surface means for controlling the rotation of the tape head within said head-receiving opening around an axis which remains fixed near the center line of the tape guides in the direction of tape travel, and wherein said head-receiving opening is a cylindrical bore whose diameter is substantially equal to but larger than the distance between the diagonal corners of the tape head, and further including a chord-shaped rocker conformingly mounted within said head-receiving opening for supporting on the chord of said rocker the side of a tape head which is opposite the side against which said pair of screw means bear.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
213 words
A tape head mount comprising head-receiving opening means for providing a head-receiving opening and for receiving therein a tape head of generally rectangular cross-section, said head-receiving opening having cylindrical inner surface means for supporting the tape head in the vicinities which receive the edges of the tape head, means for limiting the insertion of the tape head within said head-receiving opening, a pair of tape guides disposed on opposite sides of said head-receiving opening in the direction of tape travel, and a pair of screw means extending into said head-receiving opening means for bearing against the same side of an inserted tape head, said screw means in cooperation with said cylindrical inner surface means for controlling the rotation of the tape head within said head-receiving opening around an axis which remains fixed near the center line of the tape guides in the direction of tape travel, and wherein said head-receiving opening is a cylindrical bore whose diameter is substantially equal to but larger than the distance between the diagonal corners of the tape head, and further including a chord-shaped rocker conformingly mounted within said head-receiving opening for supporting on the chord of said rocker the side of a tape head which is opposite the side against which said pair of screw means bear.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tape head mount according to claim 6 further including means for adjusting the elevation of the tape head in the direction of said screw means.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |