Abstract: A leader pin is attached to an end portion of recording tape housed in a recording tape cartridge, and an opening for allowing the leader pin to be pulled out is formed in a side wall of a case. Holding portions that hold the leader pin are formed in the vicinity of the opening in the case. The leader pin includes, on both ends of a body portion, large diameter portions and flange portions disposed via neck portions on the large diameter portions. The holding portions include slit portions that open towards the opening and into which the neck portions enter, first concave portions that house the large diameter portions, and second concave portions that house the flange portions. The outer diameter of the flange portions of the leader pin is formed so as to be smaller than the outer diameter of the large diameter portions.

Abstract: A recording tape cartridge, comprising: a leader pin at which flange portions are formed at both ends, holding portions formed at a case and holding the flange portions of the leader pin in a vicinity of an opening, overhanging portions formed at the holding portions and overlapping the flange portions at inner surface sides thereof, and wall surfaces which are formed at the holding portions and which peripheral surfaces of the flange portions oppose, wherein a clearance between the inner surface of the flange portion and the overhanging portion, and a clearance between the peripheral surface of the flange portion and the wall surface, are defined such that, when the leader pin tilts, the peripheral surface of the flange portion contacts the wall surface before the inner surface of the flange portion contacts the overhanging portion, is provided.

Abstract: To provide a recording tape cartridge that can prevent removal of a leader pin from holding portions when the recording tape cartridge is out of use and in which manufacturing cost can be reduced, the recording tape cartridge includes a case; a leader pin including flange portions; an opening from which the leader pin is pulled out; a holding portions formed at an upper case and a lower case respectively, and holding respectively the flange portions of the leader pin in the vicinity of the opening; an overhang portion formed at at least one of the holding portions, and overlapping with the flange portion at an inner surface side thereof when the leader pin is held at the holding portions; and a claw portion formed at the overhang portion, the leader pin being able to enter in or exit from the overhang portion by being elasticity deformed.

Abstract: A reinforcement ring is insert-molded as an insert body on a reel hub of a reel around which recording tape is wound. The reinforcement ring includes a metal ring at least whose inner peripheral surface is covered by a resin layer. The clearance between the reinforcement ring and a mold during reel molding can be reduced, and the amount of eccentricity of the insert body with respect to the reel hub can be reduced.

Abstract: A recording tape cartridge disclosed with an increased strength leads to a compact drive device. A rectangular case of the recording tape cartridge accommodates a single reel on which a recording tape is wound. An opening for pulling out a leader member attached to an end of the recording tape is formed in a corner disposed closest to the drive device among corners of the case at the time of insertion into the drive device. The recording tape cartridge includes a shield slidable to open and close the opening, a guide wall for guiding the shield, and a friction-reducing device protruding from the shield. The guide wall is provided along an inner surface of the case. The friction-reducing device abuts the guide surface of the guide wall in order to reduce friction between the shield and the guide surface.

Abstract: A tape reel assembly (14). The tape reel assembly (14) includes three discrete components. The components include a top flange (40), bottom flange (50) and hub (60). Teeth (65) are operatively connected to the hub (65). The flanges (40, 50) are preferably made from metal.

Abstract: A media receiving cassette is disclosed for use in a system in which a web of media is transferred from a supply cassette to the receiving cassette. The media receiving cassette includes a housing, a rotatable core, and a spring biased grasping mechanism. The housing includes first and second opposing ends, and at least one of the ends includes a generally circular track therein that includes an extended portion which extends radially outwardly. The rotatable core is coupled to the first and second opposing ends of the housing such that an axis of rotation of the core extends through each of the first and second ends. The spring biased grasping mechanism is attached to the rotatable core via at least one spring.

Abstract: A roll photo film includes a spool which has a cylindrical core. A light-shielding sheet has a front end portion and a rear end portion. The front end portion is secured to the core. A first end of a photo filmstrip is secured to one securing position on the light-shielding sheet. The photo filmstrip is wound about the core in a roll form with the light-shielding sheet. A roll photo film producing apparatus includes a punch/die set, which has a trimming punch and a trimming die, and trims the rear end portion with a reduced width. A hole-forming punch and a hole-forming die are incorporated in the punch/die set, and cut a retaining hole through the rear end portion in a simultaneous manner with trimming of the rear end portion.