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7097125 |
Tape drive with automatic adaptation for different size tape cassettes
A tape drive arrangement is configured to automatically adapt to drive different size tape cassettes and includes a sensor that senses the size of a tape cassette inserted into the tape drive. A...
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7099102 |
Multiple format magnetic storage media drive
Methods and systems are provided for receiving and streaming storage tape by a tape head from storage tape cartridges of varying formats in a single tape drive. In one example, an exemplary tape...
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6565030 |
Tape simulator of cassette type digital audio/video devices
The present invention relates to a tape simulator of a cassette tape type digital audio/video device built in the cassette tape type digital audio/video device and capable of normally operating a...
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6344944 |
Mini-cartridge adapter for adapting a mini-cartridge to an industry standard tape cartridge format
A tape mini-cartridge is functionally compatible with a larger industry standard tape cartridge. A mini-cartridge adapter adapts the mini-cartridge to be compatible with a standard tape drive by...
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6283395 |
Cassette adapter and magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus
A casette adapter in which an S-casette (first casette) of the professional digital video format is housed and having a shape identical with an different-sized M-casette (second casette) operate...
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6227476 |
Take-up control device for loaded tape casette in information recording/reproducing apparatus
A take-up reel sensor measures a rotation cycle of a take-up reel of a loaded tape cassette in a take-up operation. A changing rate calculating section calculates a changing rate of the rotation...
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6224007 |
Tape cassette
A first tape cassette adapted to be interchangeably used with a second tape cassette of a different thick case thickness is provided. A first tape cassette includes a first case having a first...
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6220539 |
Drive for handling multiple size information storage media cartridges and cartridges therefor
A drive can handle media cartridges of differing physical size provided the relative positioning of the drive/control mechanism and the media access opening for the cartridges can be held constant....
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6155509 |
Mechanism for adjusting a spacing of tape reel drive members for different size cassettes
A multi-cassett loading and unloading system having a housing which has defined locations for different size cassettes such as the Standard (large size) and Mini (small size) cassettes of the DVC...
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6145769 |
Tape winding devices
A thin ribbon cassette (16) is a set on a tape winding device and its vertical-direction position is fixed by a position restricting member (18) provided on a back of a cover and for an apparatus...
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6141179 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus capable of using cassettes having different sizes including a device for adjusting tension on a supply reel base based on the cassette size
An apparatus performs recording and/or reproduction of signals by a head of a drum with which a tape-like recording medium is brought into contact while being moved under a fixed tension from a...
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6126106 |
Cassette adapter and magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus
A casette adapter in which an S-casette (first casette) of the professional digital video format is housed and having a shape identical with an different-sized M-casette (second casette) operates...
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6095446 |
Tape drive with movable centering guide and door opening arrangement
A tape drive for accommodating tape cartridges of different sizes and capacities is provided with a tape insertion opening, a first guide at a first side of the tape insertion opening, and a second...
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6036131 |
Magnetic tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus and reel braking mechanism therefor
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6024314 |
Apparatus for loading and unloading a recorder for selectively receiving various types of cassette
In recorders, in particular video recorders, the use of various sizes of cassette is intended and is already customary. For this purpose, the size of the cassette must be identified and the hubs of...
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5997190 |
Image read apparatus, film cartridge handling apparatus, and adapter
An image read apparatus, which reads an image recorded on a film accommodated in a film cartridge having a disk for indicating a development status of the film, detects the development status of...
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5992781 |
Indirect drive mechanism for recording and reproducing apparatus capable of accomodating different size cassettes
A recording and reproducing apparatus has an indirect drive arrangement in which the reel turntables are rotated by an existing motor, such as a capstan motor or the like. The reel turntables can...
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5964424 |
Cassette container capable of accommodating plural kinds of cassettes of different sizes
A cassette container capable of accommodating plural kinds of cassettes of different sizes including a plate for supporting a cassette to be mounted so as to be in contact with a surface thereof....
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5954286 |
Mechanism for moving a reel assembly and a tape cassette sensing switch in a magnetic recorder
A mechanism to move reels and a tape cassette sensing switch, for use in a magnetic recorder which includes: a power generating unit installed on a position of a main chassis; a moving member...
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5927632 |
Tape cassette having a surface recess for positioning accuracy in loading thereof
A tape cassette which can maintain stably the accuracy of the reference planes for determining the height of the tape cassette and which allows enhancement in accuracy of positioning, height...
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5901914 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus permitting selective use of cassettes of different sizes
A reel mount moving device for moving a reel mount to the position of each reel contained in each of a plurality of cassettes of different sizes, with any of the cassettes mounted, includes the...
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5887812 |
Cassette recorder that can take cassettes of various sizes
A cassette drive mechanism for cassettes wherein cassettes can be played back which have different sizes and for which different tape drive systems are otherwise required. By placing the different...
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5873539 |
Reel table transferring mechanism of magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus
A reel table transferring mechanism for selectively loading tape cassettes of a different size includes rotating arms on which the reel tables are supported and a rotator for rotating the rotating...
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5868332 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having tape tension control mechanism with plural braking devices
A recording and/or reproducing apparatus arranged to permit, each of a plurality of types of tape cassettes having different distances between reels to be selectively mounted on the apparatus by...
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5833158 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having means for selectively loading large or small tape cassette
A recording and/or reproducing apparatus includes a rack mechanism by which a cassette compartment can be easily removed from a mechanical deck regardless of any position at which reel tables are...
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5813621 |
Reel table moving mechanism of tape recorder
A reel table moving mechanism selectively receives tape cassettes having different sizes. The mechanism includes a deck member in which a head drum and a tape guiding unit are installed and having...
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5806777 |
Apparatus having cassette lid opening mechanism for plurality of cassettes of different sizes
In an apparatus which is capable of selectively using a plurality of cassettes of different sizes, a cassette lid opening mechanism includes a first opening member arranged to open the lid of a...
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5794873 |
Magnetic recording-reproduction apparatus having movable reel supports
Two kinds of large and small cassettes having respective unlocking apertures for fitting a common unlocking member therein can be loaded onto a chassis. When the cassettes are loaded in position...
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5791577 |
Reel lock releasing apparatus for a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus capable of operating dual sized cassettes
A novel tape cassette reel lock releasing apparatus for a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus. The tape cassette reel lock releasing apparatus includes a main base having a releasing boss...
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5782421 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus for operation with magnetic-tape cassettes of different sizes
A recording and/or reproducing apparatus (1) which accepts two different sizes of magnetic-tape cassettes (15, 16) each having two juxtaposed reels (21, 22, 23, 24) comprises four drive devices...
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5706146 |
Cassette detecting and discriminating arrangement in a cassette transport mechanism for loading and unloading tape cassettes of varying sizes and cassettes for use therewith
A cassette transport configuration provides a cassette insertion slot for introducing a cassette cartridge, guide rails for guiding and positioning each cassette cartridge and a plurality of...
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5692695 |
Moving elements automatic transferring apparatus for magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus
An improved moving elements automatic transferring apparatus for a magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus capable of more simply transferring moving elements such as a reel table, a hub lock...
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5669569 |
Reel braking mechanism in magnetic recording or reproducing apparatus
A reel braking mechanism for each reel table in a mechanism for controlling the distance between reel tables to accommodate different sizes of tape cassettes is provided. The reel braking mechanism...
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5645241 |
Device for winding magnetic tape of tape cassette in good order
A device for winding a magnetic tape in good order on a tape cassette which has been repeatedly used in a telecasting station, is arranged at a mid portion between a pair of tape reels on an inner...
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5625509 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus accommodating different-sized cassettes and including a tension detecting mechanism arranged in accordance with reel base positions
An apparatus performs recording and/or reproduction of signals by a head of a drum with which a tape-like recording medium is brought into contact while being moved under a fixed tension from a...
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5609310 |
Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having a tape tension control device
In a tape tension control device having a first base on which there are disposed a reel mount and a brake mechanism arranged to apply a braking force to the reel mount, a second base arranged to...
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5605300 |
Tape tension regulating system for a tape cassette recording and/or reproducing apparatus accomodating cassettes of different sizes
A recording/reproducing apparatus within which tape cassettes of different sizes are installable includes a tension regulator arm, pivotably supported by a base plate, and in elastic contact with...
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5598984 |
Reel table moving device for video cassette tape recorder
A reel table moving device for a video cassette tape recorder includes a mechanism for automatically positioning a pair of reel tables in response to insertion of a predetermined size video...
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5583718 |
Reel unit apparatus with sensor detecting reel rotation through openings in movable base at plural positions thereof
A rotator moving apparatus has a supporting mechanism for rotatably supporting a rotator. A moving mechanism moves the supporting mechanism to a plurality of positions. A base supports the moving...
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5573194 |
Tape tension controlling apparatus for a reel shift deck mechanism
A tape tension controlling apparatus for a reel shift deck mechanism includes a motor, a first transfer gear coupled with a motor shaft, worm gear engaged with the first transfer gear, a second...
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5492284 |
Tape cartridge connector lock
A single reel supply cartridge is provided with a lock clip which restrains a tape connector within the mouth of the cartridge. The lock-clip is released by the insertion of a release pin in to the...
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5492282 |
Refillable tape cassettes of varying thicknesses with unique spool mounting structures
A tape cassette capable of refilling a tape among various tapes each having width different from one another into a corresponding tape cassette, and capable of properly refilling the tape into a...
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5433395 |
Tape cartridge retention interlock
A tape cartridge having a tape supply reel contained within the cartridge housing. A tape passes through a tape guideway in the cartridge housing and is attached to the tape supply reel on one end...
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5402954 |
Videotape adaptor for use with a cartridge
An adaptor for using a tape cartridge in a standard VHS videotape machine. The adaptor includes a thumb operated winder and a take up reel. The take up reel includes a clutch to minimize drag on...
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5316236 |
Tape supplying and taking up apparatus and tape cassettes for use therewith
A tape supplying and taking up apparatus is capable of use with either large or small size tape cassettes containing reels which can be of different diameters and rotated with a high degree of...
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5314141 |
Cassette loading device for accommodating cassettes of different sizes in a tape cassette recording and/or reproducing apparatus
In a tape cassette recording and/or reproducing apparatus capable of selective operation with a relatively large or small-sized cassette containing a respective pair of rotatable reels having a...
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5279475 |
Motorized two-piece videocassette adaptor
A cartridge adaptor for converting a cartridge for use in a conventional video cassette machine. The adaptor has a motor to move tape connection structures onto the take-up reel prior to use in the...
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5277503 |
Tape cassette built into a tape writer
Different kinds of upper casings and different kinds of lower casings can be combined with each other. A tape cassette is formed by combining an upper casing and a lower casing corresponding to...
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5269480 |
Adaptor for rewinding or fast-forwarding an 8 mm video tape in a video home system video tape rewinder
An adaptor for rewinding or fast-forwarding an 8 mm video tape in a video home system (VHS) video tape rewinder includes a housing having dimensions substantially the same as those of a VHS video...
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5240200 |
Tape cassette
A set of tape cassettes of successively larger sizes, each cassette having a housing elongated in a longitudinal direction and having a front face with a tape accommodating opening symmetrical...
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