Patent ID: 6626387
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A tape loading device for loading tape from a tape cartridge to a take-up reel, wherein:a hub filler driven independently of the take-up reel; means for guiding the hub filler between the tape cartridge and the take-up reel: means for guiding the hub filler between the tape cartridge and take-up reel comprises: a guide rail from the tape cartridge to an interior of the take-up reel, the hub filler biased against and contacting the guide rail; a roller rotatable attached on the hub filler and coupled to the guide rail; the hub filler comprises a pin; the roller is rotatable mounted on the pin to thereby rotatable attach the roller to the hub filler; wherein the roller comprises an opening in the center of the roller; and the pin is disposed through the opening, allowing the roller to rotate around the pin.