Patent ID: 6320727
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An improved roller guiding system for delivery of magnetic tape media along a tape path between a tape drive employing a single reel and a tape cartridge employing a single reel, comprising:a first pair of guide rollers, including a first guide roller and a second guide roller each comprising:a first main body having a first circular disk integrally formed around a top of the first main body and a second circular disk integrally formed around a bottom of the first main body; anda first tape media contact surface disposed between the first circular disk and second circular disk circumscribing the first main body and including a central crown;a second pair of guide rollers including a third guide roller and a fourth guide roller each comprising:a second main body having a third circular disk integrally formed around a top of the second main body and a fourth circular disk integrally formed around a bottom of the second main body; anda second tape media contact surface disposed between the third circular disk and the fourth circular disk circumscribing the main body, the second tape media contact surface being tapered.