Releasably latchable leader block in tape threading...

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G11B 15/66 (2006.01) G11B 15/67 (2006.01)

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CA 2493115

A leader block (60) in a read/write recording apparatus includes a body member (62) and a latch member (64) that move relative to each other to receive, engage and retain the leader pin (30) on a tape medium. The leader block may include finger-like engagement structures (74). The catch piece can be biased toward a closed position and can include a ramp (94) to facilitate initial engagement of the leader pin. The catch piece can include an actuator tab (100). A threading assembly is disclosed to incorporate the leader block and includes an actuator that selectively operates the catch piece via the actuator tab to permit disengagement of the leader pin therefrom. A cam assembly (120) may control the actuator. This assembly is disclosed in conjunction with a threading assembly that includes a flexible conveyor member received in a guide track. A method utilizing this structure is described.

L'invention concerne un bloc amorce dans un appareil d'enregistrement de lecture/écriture comprenant un corps et un verrou se déplaçant l'un par rapport à l'autre en vue de recevoir, mettre en prise et retenir un tenon de guidage sur un support de bande. Le bloc amorce peut comprendre des structures de mise en prise de type peigne. La pièce de capture peut être décalée en position fermée et comprendre une rampe facilitant la mise en prise initiale du tenon de guidage. Cette pièce peut comprendre un levier actionneur. L'invention concerne également un ensemble d'amorçage pouvant contenir un bloc amorce et comprenant un actionneur faisant fonctionner de façon sélective une pièce de capture via le levier actionneur en vue de permettre le désengagement du tenon de guidage de l'ensemble. Un ensemble à came permet de commander l'actionneur. Cet ensemble est associé à un ensemble d'amorçage comprenant un élément de transporteur souple placé dans un chemin de guidage. L'invention concerne enfin un procédé utilisant cette structure.

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