Abstract: The reel hub in a tape machine is resiliently coupled to the reel shaft during rotation at least in a tape supply direction. The resilient coupling is either via one or more spring members or via one or more viscous elastic members.

Abstract: A cassette deck which can be easily miniaturized while being capable of being manufactured at a reduced cost. The cassette deck includes a head stand reciprocably mounted to be able to move in a direction perpendicular to the tape running direction. A magnetic head is mounted on the head stand and is rotatable between two positions about an axis parallel to the direction of movement of the head stand. A tape-running-direction switching unit selects the tape running direction according to the angular position of the head. A head stand driving mechanism is provided including a first gear rotated to reciprocate the head stand. A head rotating mechanism includes a second gear which when rotated rotates the magnetic head. Torque is applied to the first and second gears from a single drive source.

Abstract: A support is provided on a shaft member immediately below reel-engaging projections to resiliently support the reel with a force such that a fully wound reel is supported substantially at an intermediate portion of the cassette case.

Abstract: The engagement between shaft hub and cassette reel is made resilient to dampen tape resonance. The hub projections can be either of a viscous elastic material, or a radially yieldable spring member.

Abstract: A cassette machine is provided with a central roller for contacting the tape and a pair of magnetic heads on either side of the additional roller and employed in accordance with the direction of tape travel, so that the head-tape contact point is always isolated form the supply reel by the additional roller.

Abstract: A pair of spaced cassette retaining plates move to clamp the rear surface of a tape cassette when the head moves into engagement with the tape.

Abstract: A braking force is applied to a cassette supply reel during periods of vertical vibration to decrease tape resonance and improve wow characteristics. The braking force can be applied either axially or radially.

Abstract: The engagement between shaft hub and cassette reel is made resilient to dampen tape resonance. The hub projections can be either of a viscous elastic material, or a radially yieldable spring member.