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US4491890A
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Device for positioning a magnetic head in a magnetic tape device
Assignee: Tandberg Data Storage AS
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Filing: 1982-03-30
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Granted: 1985-01-01
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Expires: 2002-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A device for positioning a magnetic head in a magnetic tape device includes a head carrier on which the head is mounted, a spiral gearing connected to the head carrier, and an operating device for rotation of the spiral gearing. The head carrier is disposed in a support system comprised of a first bearing rigidly disposed in the housing frame, a bearing plate adjustably attached to the frame and which can be positioned relative to a reference surface, and a second bearing disposed at the bearing plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Guttorm Rudi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:18
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/56; G11B5/54; G11B5/55; G11B5/5504
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A device mounted on a housing frame for positioning a magnetic head relative to magnetic tape in a magnetic tape device comprising: a head carrier on which the head is mounted; a spiral gearing connected to the head carrier, and an operating means for the spiral gearing; the head carrier being disposed in a support means comprising a first bearing in which the head carrier rides rigidly disposed in the housing frame, a bearing plate adjustably attached to the housing frame and which can be positioned relative to a reference surface, and a second bearing in which the head carrier also rides disposed at the bearing plate such that by movement of the bearing plate relative to the housing frame, the magnetic head carrier can be aligned.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A device mounted on a housing frame for positioning a magnetic head relative to magnetic tape in a magnetic tape device comprising: a head carrier on which the head is mounted; a spiral gearing connected to the head carrier, and an operating means for the spiral gearing; the head carrier being disposed in a support means comprising a first bearing in which the head carrier rides rigidly disposed in the housing frame, a bearing plate adjustably attached to the housing frame and which can be positioned relative to a reference surface, and a second bearing in which the head carrier also rides disposed at the bearing plate such that by movement of the bearing plate relative to the housing frame, the magnetic head carrier can be aligned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the spiral gearing comprises a threshold spindle portion of the head carrier riding in the first and second bearings and a rotatable nut means disposed on the bearing plate for acceptance of the threshold spindle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein the operating means includes a twist grip concentrically designed on the nut means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein the operating means includes a worm wheel concentrically designed on the nut means, a worm disposed on a shaft engaging the worm wheel, and a motor connected to the shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein a readjustment means permitting displacement of the shaft and the motor relative to the housing frame is provided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein the readjustment means comprises a support mount accepting the shaft and the motor, and which is rotatably secured to an axis lying parallel to the threaded spindle and which has securing means for locking the support mount in a desired position with respect to the housing frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 1 further including a stop means for preventing a rotational movement of the head carrier, and spring-tension means active between the head carrier and the housing frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the motor is a stepping motor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the motor is a dc motor, a perforated disk is disposed on the shaft, and a first sensing means is provided for sensing rotation of the perforated disk.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein an emergency stop device comprising a position indicator disposed on the head carrier and of a position sensor disposed on the housing frame is provided.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
170 words
A device for positioning a magnetic head in a magnetic tape device, comprising: a housing frame; a threaded shaft on which the head carrier is mounted, said shaft having a spiral gearing including a nut on the threaded shaft associated therewith; one end of the shaft being retained in a first bearing attached to the housing frame and the other end of the shaft being retained in a second bearing; a bearing plate containing the second bearing and means for adjustably securing the bearing plate relative to the housing frame so as to align the head carrier; operating means for turning the spiral gearing being mounted on a support mount; attachment means being provided for movably positioning the support mount relative to the housing frame and locking the same in a desired position; and said shaft to which the head carrier is attached having a thread engageable with the spiral gearing such that when the spiral gearing is turned the shaft is axially displaced so as to move the head.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
170 words
A device for positioning a magnetic head in a magnetic tape device, comprising: a housing frame; a threaded shaft on which the head carrier is mounted, said shaft having a spiral gearing including a nut on the threaded shaft associated therewith; one end of the shaft being retained in a first bearing attached to the housing frame and the other end of the shaft being retained in a second bearing; a bearing plate containing the second bearing and means for adjustably securing the bearing plate relative to the housing frame so as to align the head carrier; operating means for turning the spiral gearing being mounted on a support mount; attachment means being provided for movably positioning the support mount relative to the housing frame and locking the same in a desired position; and said shaft to which the head carrier is attached having a thread engageable with the spiral gearing such that when the spiral gearing is turned the shaft is axially displaced so as to move the head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
The device of claim 11 wherein a first spring-tension means is disposed between the spiral gearing and the first bearing and a second spring-tension means is active between the housing frame and the head carrier, stop means attached to the housing frame being engageable with abutment means on the head carrier to permit limited movement of the head carrier, said second spring means biasing the head carrier into a given position relative to said abutment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-01 | 1988-07-02 | 1989-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-01 | 1992-07-02 | 1993-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-01 | 1996-07-02 | 1997-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |