Patent ID: 6802469
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A tape cartridge, comprising:a housing; a tape reel disposed within said housing, wherein said tape reel is capable of rotation around a first axis, and wherein said tape reel comprises a hub and a reel coupling engageable with a motor coupling for rotation of said tape reel, wherein said hub is formed to include a first aperture located at the axis of rotation of said hub; a brake plate disposed within said hub, wherein said brake plate is capable of moving in a first direction and in an opposing second direction along said first axis, and wherein said brake plate is not capable of rotation around said first axis, said brake plate comprising a first side, an opposing second side, a brake plate gear disposed on said second side, and a fixturing assembly disposed on said first side; a clutch plate disposed within said hub, wherein said clutch plate is capable of moving in a first direction and in an opposing second direction along said first axis, and wherein said clutch plate is capable of rotation around said first axis, and wherein said clutch plate comprises a first side, an opposing second side, and a first release pin, wherein said second side of said clutch plate is rotatably disposed on said second side of said brake plate, and wherein said first release pin is disposed on said first side of said clutch plate, and wherein said first release pin comprises a distal end which extends through said first aperture, and extends outwardly from said housing.