Patent ID: 6502776
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A single-reel tape cartridge cooperable with an operatively compatible tape drive including a tape catch member, said tape cartridge comprising:a cartridge housing having a tape window defined therein; a single reel rotatably accommodated within the cartridge housing and having a roll of a length of magnetic recording tape coaxially mounted thereon; a length of leader tape having first and second ends, the first end of the leader tape being connected with a free end of the magnetic recording tape; and a leader member connected with the second end of the leader tape and positioned adjacent the tape window, said leader member being engageable with the tape catch member when the length of magnetic tape is to be drawn out of the cartridge housing and into the tape drive; wherein said leader member comprises a metallic leader pin extending in a direction orthogonal to a lengthwise direction of the magnetic tape and first and second hooking arms, said leader pin having opposite ends thereof insert-molded into the first and second hooking arms to thereby connect the leader pin with the first and second hooking arms so as to represent a generally U-shaped configuration.