Patent ID: 6880225
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: G11B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for attaching a leader pin assembly having a leader pin and a retention clip to a data tape of a data tape cartridge with a tool, the data tape cartridge having edges that are substantially planar, a spool of data tape located inside the data tape cartridge having a leader end, and a movable door for accessing the data tape, the door having an open position and being biased to a closed position, the system comprising: a base having a pair of side walls, a platform extending between the side walls, the platform and side walls relatively positioned to closely receive and straddle one of the edges of the data tape cartridge, an alignment channel formed on the platform for receiving the leader end of the data tape in a planar orientation thereon, a pivot end, a tape receiving end located opposite the pivot end, a leader pin retention feature for retaining and supporting the leader pin, a door lug structurally positioned relative to the side walls to cause engaging and moving the door between the open and closed positions as the data tape cartridge is received and straddled, and a capture lug structurally positioned relative to the side walls to cause engaging another one of the edges of the data tape cartridge and retaining the tool on the data tape cartridge when the door lug engages and holds the door in the open position as the data tape cartridge is received and straddled by the side walls; an arm having a pivot end pivotally mounted to and extending from the pivot end of the base, a clip retention feature for retaining and supporting the retention clip; and the arm having a disengaged position such that the clip retention feature is located away from the base, and an engaged position such that the clip retention feature abuts the base at the leader pin retention feature to join and terminate the retention clip and the leader pin on the data tape.