Patent ID: 6452747
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A data storage tape cartridge comprising:a housing including: a first housing section including a connector, a second housing section forming an opening opposite the connector, the housing sections combining to define an enclosure; at least one tape reel rotatably disposed within the enclosure, the tape reel defining a central bore; a storage tape maintained by the tape reel; a brake body disposed within the central bore of the tape reel, the brake body including: a stem configured to slidably receive the connector, a reel engagement section configured to selectively engage a portion of the tape reel in a locked position, a button positioned opposite the stem and terminating in a leading end, the leading end forming a concave surface configured to selectively receive a rounded surface associated with a tape drive; and a spring biasing the brake body to the locked position; wherein the concave surface of the brake body is accessible through the opening in the second housing section and the central bore in the tape reel.