Patent ID: 6739539
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A recording tape cartridge comprising:a case which is substantially rectangular and which accommodates a single reel, on which a recording tape is wound, such that the reel is rotatable; an opening formed by cutting off a portion of a front wall of the case which front wall faces a drive device at a time when the recording tape cartridge is loaded into the drive device, the opening being for pulling-out of a leader member which is attached to an end portion of the recording tape; a main surface plate for opening and closing the opening; and an operation portion pivotably mounted to the case, and pivotably connected to the main surface plate, wherein due to an opening/closing member, which is a portion of the drive device, operating the operation portion, the operation portion pivots and moves the main surface plate toward an inner side of a peripheral wall at a front side in a direction of loading the recording tape cartridge into the drive device, so as to open the opening.