Patent ID: 7273190
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus rotatably installed on a deck to drive a tape reel of a tape cassette, comprising: a reel assembly coupled to the tape reel; and a friction member disposed between and contacting the reel assembly and the deck to generate a predetermined frictional force during rotation so that rapid rotation of the reel assembly is prevented; wherein the reel assembly comprises: a lower disc rotatably supported by a stationary shaft located on the deck, the friction member being disposed between the lower disc and the deck; an upper disc arranged on the stationary shaft and rotatably coupled to an upper portion of the lower disc so that each disk rotates together; and a disc gear positioned between the upper and lower discs to receive power from a driving source, the disc gear being rotatably positioned on the deck; wherein the friction member is a washer disposed proximate a bottom of the stationary shaft; and wherein the washer comprises rubber.