US4099686A
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Receptacle for tape cartridge
Assignee: INSTRUMENTATION Tech CORP
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Filing: 1977-02-07
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle for a tape cartridge. The tape cartridge and the receptacle each has first and second axis orthogonally related locating faces which are pressed together in sets to hold the cartridge in the receptacle in accurate position on both axes. A freely rotatable and shiftable disc is shiftable in a slot and presses against the cartridge to hold the respective sets of locating faces against one another when the cartridge is in the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Ephraim F. Moya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:44
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/6751; G11B15/67521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A receptacle for receiving a tape cartridge including tape-bearing reels and a pressure wheel for driving the tape, and a first and second axis locating face, said receptacle comprising: a first and a second side wall in part bounding a cavity, said cavity having a first axis extending in the direction of insertion and removal of the cartridge from the receptacle, and a second axis normal to the first axis and also normal to the plane of the cartridge, a second axis locating face carried by each of said side walls, and a first axis locating face carried by the receptacle, whereby the cartridge may be pressed into the cavity and the sets of first and second axis locating faces brought into abutment with one another accurately to align the tape, and bias means exerting forces along both of said axes, whereby to press both the first and second axis locating faces together in sets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A receptacle for receiving a tape cartridge including tape-bearing reels and a pressure wheel for driving the tape, and a first and second axis locating face, said receptacle comprising: a first and a second side wall in part bounding a cavity, said cavity having a first axis extending in the direction of insertion and removal of the cartridge from the receptacle, and a second axis normal to the first axis and also normal to the plane of the cartridge, a second axis locating face carried by each of said side walls, and a first axis locating face carried by the receptacle, whereby the cartridge may be pressed into the cavity and the sets of first and second axis locating faces brought into abutment with one another accurately to align the tape, and bias means exerting forces along both of said axes, whereby to press both the first and second axis locating faces together in sets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A receptacle according to claim 1 in which said bias means is a single body which exerts its bias effect to produce components of force along both the first and second axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A receptacle according to claim 1 in which the bias means includes a surface which is at an angle to both of said axes, and which is engageable with an edge of a notch in the cartridge to exert a component of bias force along both the first and the second axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A receptacle according to claim 1 in which the bias means comprises a disc, and a slot in a wall of the receptacle opening into the cavity limiting the movement of the disc along said first axis but permitting movement along said second axis, and spring means forcing the disc toward the cavity, the periphery of the disc in the cavity forming a sloping surface relative to both axes, and so disposed and arranged as to bear against the edge of a notch in the cartridge to exert a component of bias force along both of said axes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A receptacle according to claim 4 in which the disc is rotatable in said notch, and in which the spring means is a blade bearing against the disc and holding it in the slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A receptacle according to claim 1 in which a rail is disposed on each of said side walls, and in which a respective second axis locating face is disposed on each of said rails to be engaged by a respective second axis locating face on the cartridge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A receptacle according to claim 6 in which a tapered lead in surface on each rail leads to the respective second axis locating face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A receptacle according to claim 6 in which the receptacle includes a top and a bottom wall, said first axis locating faces of the receptacle being fixed to one of said top or bottom walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A receptacle according to claim 6 in which said bias means comprises a single body which exerts its bias effect to produce components of force along both the first and second axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A receptacle according to claim 6 in which the bias means includes a surface which is at an angle to both of said axes, and which is engageable with an edge of a notch in the cartridge to exert a component of bias force along both the first and the second axis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
A receptacle according to claim 6 in which the bias means comprises a disc, and a slot in a wall of the receptacle opening into the cavity limiting the movement of the disc along said first axis but permitting movement along said second axis, and spring means forcing the disc toward the cavity, the periphery of the disc in the cavity forming a sloping surface relative to both axes, and so disposed and arranged as to bear against the edge of a notch in the cartridge to exert a component of bias force along both of said axes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A receptacle according to claim 11 in which the disc is rotatable in said notch, and in which the spring means is a blade bearing against the disc and holding it in the slot.
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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |