Patent ID: 6540167
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A take up assembly for data storage tape in combination with a leader assembly, comprising:a take up reel hub comprising an annular member that includes a tape winding core with a gap and a door mechanism connected to said tape winding core at said gap, said door mechanism having an open position and a closed position, each of said door mechanism and said tape winding core having an arcuate surface and, when said door mechanism is in said closed position, said arcuate surfaces together define a substantially continuous circumferential surface; first and second take up reels connected to said take up reel hub, said first take up reel being spaced from said second take up reel; and a leader assembly including a first leader band and a second leader band, said first leader band being positionable about said first take up reel and said second leader band being positionable about said second take up reel.