Patent ID: 7283322
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A device for preventing an incorrect insertion of a cartridge into a cartridge storage space said device comprising: a claw operable to protrude into a recessed part of the cartridge only when the cartridge is inserted into the cartridge storage space in a correct orientation, the cartridge including a housing that has the recessed part opened to one side of the cartridge and disposed at a position other than a central position of the cartridge, and a magnetic tape reel, the recessed part being used for inserting a reel base that engages with the magnetic tape reel; and a stopper operable to work with said claw such that when said claw protrudes into the recessed part of the cartridge, said stopper is disposed to allow the cartridge to be inserted and stored in the cartridge storage space, and when said claw does not protrude into the recessed part of the cartridge, said stopper is disposed to prevent the cartridge from being inserted and stored in the cartridge storage space.