Inventors:
David C. Schilke - Middletown CT
Paul D. Dringoli - Wallingford CT
Assignee:
Raymond Engineering Inc. - Middletown CT
International Classification:
G03B 104
G11B 1532
Abstract:
A tape transport cartridge is presented wherein the rotational kinetic energy of the two reels and tape packs are balanced, constant tension on a drive belt is effected by a counterbalanced idler roller assembly, and a temperature compensated brake acting on the drive belt contributes to achieving a stable tape pack over a wide temperature range.