Patent ID: 6344944
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A tape mini-cartridge adapter for adapting a tape mini-cartridge to a larger industry standard tape cartridge box-shaped appearance, the standard cartridge being of a single-reel type having an internal reel and a standardized dimension toothed hub,the tape mini-cartridge including a cartridge housing and a tape reel within the housing, the cartridge housing including a generally annular plateau region extending outwardly from a major face of the cartridge housing, the tape reel having a standardized dimension toothed hub exposed through and substantially co-planar with the generally annular plateau region, the mini-cartridge adapter having an adapter housing for receiving the mini-cartridge therewithin, the adapter housing having a major wall surface defining a slot for receiving the plateau region in substantial coplanar alignment with the major surface, such that the mini-cartridge and mini-cartridge adapter present the standardized dimension toothed hub of the mini-cartridge reel to a tape drive at a standard position and elevation relative to a feed reel spindle of a tape drive for receiving the mini-cartridge and mini-cartridge adapter.