Patent ID: 6349016
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A magnetic tape cartridge comprising:a cartridge casing; a single reel around which a magnetic tape is wound and which is contained in the cartridge casing for rotation; and a leader pin fixed to the leading end portion of the magnetic tape, the leader pin comprising: a pin body which is provided at its opposite ends with engagement portions; and a clamp member which clamps the leading end portion of the magnetic tape on the leader pin; wherein said clamp member is provided with a slit extending in the longitudinal direction thereof and is resiliently press-fitted sideways on the pin body with the leading end portion of the magnetic tape intervening therebetween, thereby clamping the leading end portion of the magnetic tape on the leader pin, and further comprising a positioning means, provided on at least one of the pin body and the clamp member, which positions the leading end portion of the magnetic tape with respect to the leader pin.