Abstract: In the case of a collector-less D-C motor designed as a disc motor with an external rotor, the permanently magnetized external rotor is supported in an axially space-saving manner in a bearing tube attached to the stator bedplate. For the purpose of facilitating centering of the stator bedplate in the air gap of the rotor during manufacture, a flange plate inserted onto the bearing tube serves for anchoring purposes, and the stator bedplate is secured to this flange plate.

Abstract: A tape drive system for a cassette tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus has at least three drive motors, two for driving the tape spools and at least a third for driving a tape drive capstan. two of the motors are disposed so as to engage the cassette from one side thereof, while the other motor or motors is or are disposed so as to engage the cassette from the other side. The motor or motors at a first side of the cassette is or are disposed in a main housing, while the other motor or motors at the second side of the cassette is or are in a casing portion that is pivotable or linearly displaceable relative to the main housing, for insertion or removal of a cassette. The apparatus can have a dual capstan tape drive.