Abstract: A universal tape path subassembly that forms a data storage tape supply and path and fits within tape cartridge housings of varying form factors. The universal subassembly includes registration datum features and surfaces that can be made accessible externally to a tape cartridge (containing the tape path subassembly) for aligning the tape path subassembly relative to a drive unit adapted to receive the tape cartridge.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 2001
Date of Patent:
January 21, 2003
Assignee:
Quantum Coprporation
Inventors:
David T. Hoge, Stephen Stamm, George A. Saliba