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US4586098A
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Adjustable mounting arrangement for magnetic head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-11-21
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Granted: 1986-04-29
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Expires: 2003-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable mounting arrangement for mounting magnetic heads used for the recording and playback of information on magnetic tape. Vertical and azimuth adjustment utilizing a simple bracket facilitate optimization of head location.
Inventors
- 👤 John Pretto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:03
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/602; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
Adjustable mounting means for supporting a transducer head, said mounting means comprising: a head bracket including head receiving means; an azimuth bracket adapted to adjustably support said trnasducer head, positioned on said head bracket so as to permit said transducer head to be positioned partially within the confines of said head receiving means; and flexible holding means retaining said azimuth bracket in contact with said head bracket; whereby said azimuth bracket may be adjusted relative to the direction of motion of recording tape moving past said transducer head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
Adjustable mounting means for supporting a transducer head, said mounting means comprising: a head bracket including head receiving means; an azimuth bracket adapted to adjustably support said trnasducer head, positioned on said head bracket so as to permit said transducer head to be positioned partially within the confines of said head receiving means; and flexible holding means retaining said azimuth bracket in contact with said head bracket; whereby said azimuth bracket may be adjusted relative to the direction of motion of recording tape moving past said transducer head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said head bracket further includes tape guide means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said head bracket includes at least one cavity adapted to receive a portion of said holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 3, wherein: said holding means comprise at least one spring clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 4, wherein: said spring clip includes a first leg positioned within said cavity and a second leg positioned on said azimuth bracket so as to retain said azimuth bracket in contact with said head bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said azimuth bracket is affixed to said head bracket after said transducer head is positioned for contact with said flexible tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said azimuth bracket includes a head receiving opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 7, wherein: said head receiving openings includes a plurality of lips inclined toward the center of said opening and adapted to frictionally retain said transducer head within said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 8, wherein: said transducer head is permanently affixed to said azimuth bracket after positioning of said head relative to said flexible tape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said head bracket is constructed of plastic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
Adjustable mounting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said azimuth bracket is constructed of non-ferrous metal.
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) | 1989-04-28 | 1989-10-28 | 1990-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-28 | 1993-10-28 | 1994-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-28 | 1997-10-28 | 1998-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |