Abstract: There is provided a tape cartridge comprising a tape receiving member formed near a tape running path in the tape cartridge for receiving a tape, and a tape pushing member arranged to face the tape receiving member through the tape, the tape pushing member being arranged to move between a tape pinching position in which the tape is pinched between the tape receiving member and the tape pushing member, and a cancellation position in which the tape pushing member moves away from the tape. Accordingly, when the tape pushing member is positioned at the tape pinching position, the tape cartridge can prevent the tape from protruding from the front surface of the tape cartridge.

Abstract: In a recording tape cartridge having a lid member for opening and closing the front portion of the cartridge to protect a recording tape, there is provided at least one supporting recess for receiving a supporting shaft provided on the lid member, the supporting recess being provided with an opening to pass the supporting shaft when the lid member is mounted on the cartridge from the front and member is provided for preventing undesired disengagement of the supporting shaft from the supporting recess, so that the lid member can be mounted on the cartridge easily in an automatic production basis.

Abstract: In a recording tape cartridge having a movable front lid and a movable dust cover for protecting a recording tape, there is provided a locking member for locking the dust cover in a closed position.