Patent ID: 7475839
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A recording tape cartridge, comprising: a case having an upper case and a lower case, and accommodating a single reel on which a recording tape is wound; a leader pin attached directly or via a leader tape to an end portion of the recording tape, flange portions being formed at both ends of the leader pin; an opening formed in the case for pulling-out of the leader pin; holding portions formed at the upper case and the lower case, and holding the flange portions of the leader pin in a vicinity of the opening; an overhanging portion formed at at least one of the holding portions, and overlapping the flange portion in a non-contact state at an inner surface side in the tape width direction of the flange portion when the leader pin is held by the holding portions; and wall surfaces formed at the holding portions, peripheral surfaces of the flange portions opposing the wall surfaces when the leader pin is held by the holding portions, wherein a clearance between the inner surface of the flange portion and the overhanging portion and a clearance between the peripheral surface of the flange portion and the wall surface are defined such that, when the leader pin tilts, the peripheral surface of the flange portion contacts the wall surface before the inner surface of the flange portion contacts the overhanging portion.