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US4162774A
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Belt drive cartridge
Assignee: Data Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-17
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Granted: 1979-07-31
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Expires: 1997-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A tape cartridge of the belt drive type, wherein an elastomeric member is coupled to the drive belt to be continually deformed by the drive belt, so that hysteresis energy losses in the elastic member create drag on the drive belt. In one cartridge, the belt guide rollers, about which the belt extends, have rubber-like cores. In a second cartridge, a thick rubber-like auxiliary belt extends around the belt guide rollers so that the auxiliary belt is driven by the drive belt as it rotates the guide rollers. In a third cartridge, a rubber-like auxiliary roller presses against a belt guide roller.
Inventors
- 👤 George W. Bowers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:35
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B1/00; G03B1/18; G03B1/20; G03B1/30; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08778
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a tape with end portions formed in a pair of rolls; a drive roller; drag means including at least one guide roller; and a belt extending about said drive roller and guide roller, and against said tape rolls; said drag means including a rotating elastomeric member which is deformed at changing regions as the guide roller turns, whereby to produce a hysteresis energy loss and therefore drag on the belt which, in turn, produces tape tension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a tape with end portions formed in a pair of rolls; a drive roller; drag means including at least one guide roller; and a belt extending about said drive roller and guide roller, and against said tape rolls; said drag means including a rotating elastomeric member which is deformed at changing regions as the guide roller turns, whereby to produce a hysteresis energy loss and therefore drag on the belt which, in turn, produces tape tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cartridge described in claim 1 wherein: said guide roller includes a portion of elastomeric material between the axis and periphery of the roller, which is compressed by sideward force on the roller resulting from tension in said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cartridge described in claim 1 wherein: said drag means includes a second guide roller and an auxiliary elastomeric belt extending around said guide rollers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a pair of tape rolls; a drive roller; a pair of guide rollers; and a drive belt extending about said drive roller and guide rollers, and against said tape rolls; at least one of said guide rollers having at least a portion formed of elastomeric material which is compressed by the force of said drive belt against the guide roller.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a pair of tape rolls; a drive roller; a pair of guide rollers; and a drive belt extending about said drive roller and guide rollers, and against said tape rolls; at least one of said guide rollers having at least a portion formed of elastomeric material which is compressed by the force of said drive belt against the guide roller.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
In a belt drive tape cartridge which includes a pair of tape rolls, a drive roller, a pair of belt guide rollers, and a drive belt extending about said drive roller, against said tape rolls, and about said guide rollers, the improvement wherein: each of said belt guide rollers includes a peripheral portion for engaging said belt and an inner portion which is spaced radially within said peripheral portion, and which is formed of elastomeric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
In a belt drive tape cartridge which includes a pair of tape rolls, a drive roller, a pair of belt guide rollers, and a drive belt extending about said drive roller, against said tape rolls, and about said guide rollers, the improvement wherein: each of said belt guide rollers includes a peripheral portion for engaging said belt and an inner portion which is spaced radially within said peripheral portion, and which is formed of elastomeric material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
The improvement described in claim 5 wherein: said belt is substantially inelastic and the inner portion of said guide rollers is thick and elastic enough to deform sufficiently to compensate for a majority of the change of the belt path which otherwise would occur between the time when substantially half of the tape is on each roll and the time when substantially all of the tape is on one roll.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A drive belt cartridge comprising: a pair of tape rolls; a drive roller; a pair of guide rollers; a drive belt extending about said drive roller and guide rollers, and against said tape rolls; and an auxiliary belt of elastomeric material extending between and about said guide rollers but not said drive roller, whereby to provide reliable hysteresis based drag to the drive belt and therefore to the tape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A drive belt cartridge comprising: a pair of tape rolls; a drive roller; a pair of guide rollers; a drive belt extending about said drive roller and guide rollers, and against said tape rolls; and an auxiliary belt of elastomeric material extending between and about said guide rollers but not said drive roller, whereby to provide reliable hysteresis based drag to the drive belt and therefore to the tape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cartridge described in claim 7 wherein: each guide roller has a middle main peripheral surface engaged with said drive belt, and a circumferential groove near one axial end engaged with said auxiliary belt.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
75 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a tape with end portions formed in a pair of rolls; a drive roller; at least one guide roller; a belt extending about said drive roller and guide roller, and against said tape rolls; and a riding roller having a peripheral portion of elastomeric material bearing against said guide roller, whereby to produce a hysteresis energy loss and therefore drag on the belt which, in turn, produces tape tension.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a tape with end portions formed in a pair of rolls; a drive roller; at least one guide roller; a belt extending about said drive roller and guide roller, and against said tape rolls; and a riding roller having a peripheral portion of elastomeric material bearing against said guide roller, whereby to produce a hysteresis energy loss and therefore drag on the belt which, in turn, produces tape tension.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a pair of tape rolls; a drive roller; a pair of guide rollers; and a drive belt extending about said drive roller and guide rollers, and against said tape rolls; at least one of said guide rollers including a core of elastomeric material and a peripheral portion of substantially rigid material surrounding said core and engaging said belt.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
64 words
A belt drive tape cartridge comprising: a pair of tape rolls; a drive roller; a pair of guide rollers; and a drive belt extending about said drive roller and guide rollers, and against said tape rolls; at least one of said guide rollers including a core of elastomeric material and a peripheral portion of substantially rigid material surrounding said core and engaging said belt.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-30 | 1983-01-29 | 1983-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-30 | 1987-01-29 | 1987-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-30 | 1991-01-29 | 1991-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |