Patent ID: 7869154
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A magnetic tape driving apparatus comprising: a transport means that transports a magnetic tape, and a magnetic head that is capable of recording/reproduction of information on the magnetic tape; a detection means that detects the temperature and humidity of the magnetic head or in the vicinity of the magnetic head; a temperature adjusting means capable of adjusting the temperature of the magnetic head or in the vicinity of the magnetic head; a control means that controls the temperature adjusting means based on the temperature and humidity detected with the detection means; and a case that is disposed inside of the magnetic tape driving apparatus and has a pair of holes through which the magnetic tape can pass, the case housing the magnetic head, the detection means, and the temperature adjusting means, the control means controlling the temperature adjusting means so as to decrease the temperature of the magnetic head and in the vicinity of the magnetic head when the humidity of the magnetic head or in the vicinity of the magnetic head that the detection means detects is less than a predetermined value, and the control means controlling the temperature adjusting means so as to increase the temperature of the magnetic head and in the vicinity of the magnetic head when the humidity of the magnetic head or in the vicinity of the magnetic head that the detection means detects is higher than a predetermined value.