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Magnetic tape cassette
Assignee: TDK Corp
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Filing: 1984-06-12
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Granted: 1985-12-10
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Expires: 2004-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic tape cassette comprises at least one reference hole formed in either of upper and lower casings so as not to prevent the running of a magnetic tape, at least one reference boss formed in the other one of the casings in alignment with the reference hole to be closely fitted thereto, and guide supporting members for holding guide members positioned at a given distance from the reference hole and the reference boss.
Inventors
- 👤 Haruo Shiba
- 👤 Michio Iizuka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:36
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08785; G11B23/08757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A magnetic tape casette comprising: upper and lower casings; guide members for guiding the running of a magnetic tape; at least one reference hole formed in either of said upper and lower casings and positioned so as not to obstruct the path of said magnetic tape; at lest one reference boss formed in the other one of said casings in alignement with said reference hole to be closely fitted therein, and; at least one pair of guide supporting members for holding one of said guide members positioned at a given distance from said reference hole and said reference boss, said at least one pair of guide supporting members further comprising a guide pin fixed to said lower casing and a guide pin boss fixed to said upper casing, said guide pin being disposed within one of said guide members and having a recess means disposed in an upper portion thereof for receiving said guide pin boss, wherein said closely fitting reference hole and reference boss comprise means for precisely aligning said guide pin boss in said recess means of said guide pin to maintain perpendicularity of said guide member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A magnetic tape casette comprising: upper and lower casings; guide members for guiding the running of a magnetic tape; at least one reference hole formed in either of said upper and lower casings and positioned so as not to obstruct the path of said magnetic tape; at lest one reference boss formed in the other one of said casings in alignement with said reference hole to be closely fitted therein, and; at least one pair of guide supporting members for holding one of said guide members positioned at a given distance from said reference hole and said reference boss, said at least one pair of guide supporting members further comprising a guide pin fixed to said lower casing and a guide pin boss fixed to said upper casing, said guide pin being disposed within one of said guide members and having a recess means disposed in an upper portion thereof for receiving said guide pin boss, wherein said closely fitting reference hole and reference boss comprise means for precisely aligning said guide pin boss in said recess means of said guide pin to maintain perpendicularity of said guide member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The magnetic tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein said reference hole has a vertical axis and is formed in a side wall of a casing near said at least one pair of guide supporting members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The magnetic tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein an enlarged diameter portion is formed in the top of said reference hole and said reference boss is provided with a tapered base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The magnetic tape cassette according to claim 3, wherein said reference boss is provided at its free end with a cylindrical portion which is closely fitted to said reference hole.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-09 | 1993-06-10 | 1993-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-09 | 1997-06-10 | 1997-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |