Patent ID: 6945488
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A magnetic tape drive apparatus which magnetically records and reproduces data using a tape cartridge which encloses a magnetic tape, comprising: a loader which conveys a loaded tape cartridge and mounts the tape cartridge in a state of the magnetic tape being able to be pulled out; a loader motor which drives the loader; a threader which pulls out a leader block placed at an edge portion of the magnetic tape from the mounted cartridge and conveys the leader block; and a head brush mechanism which functions corresponding to the leader block conveyed by said threader, wherein the loader motor is disposed at a rear side of said loader opposite a tape cartridge loading side of said loader; wherein said head brush mechanism includes mechanical parts, wherein the mechanical parts include an elastic member or a spring, and wherein the elastic member or spring prevents said head brush mechanism from vibrating.