Abstract: A magnetic tape recording/reproducing apparatus has a capstan tilt adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tilt of the capstan so that a magnetic tape runs substantially smoothly and without damage to the edges of the tape. The capstan tilt adjustment mechanism has a support plate for pivotally supporting the capstan, first and second supporting parts positioned on both sides of the capstan and which pivotally support the support plate with respect to a chassis, and an adjusting screw mechanism for pivoting the support plate with respect to the chassis. The first and second supporting parts are composed of a wedge-like supporting base portion formed on the chassis and a countersunk screw that passes through a hole in the support plate and screws into the supporting base portion. The supporting base portion has a rigidity that prevents movement of the support plate in a direction perpendicular to this surface.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising two lateral guide devices guiding the paper web at the longitudinal edges of the endless paper web, and a deflection means is provided. With the aid of the deflector the paper web is deflected at least once from its direction of movement to increase the stiffness of the paper web while the paper web is moving between the lateral guide devices. Because of that, the paper web is prevented from ascending the lateral guide devices and a damage to the paper web is avoided when the paper web comes into lateral contact with the lateral guide device.

Abstract: A transport mechanism for transporting photographic media along a processing path. The mechanism includes a roller assembly having a pair of space support roller assemblies disposed along a common shaft. Each pair of roller assemblies having a support roller having an outer engaging surface. A spring is provided for biasing the contact surface toward the edge of the media and a retaining member for restraining movement of each of the roller assemblies on the shaft.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for unwinding a web material that defines a plurality of integral lanes with separators disposed between the lanes. At least one lane of the web material can be torn along a separator without using a cutting or slitting device while maintaining one or more other lanes on the roll.

Abstract: To provide a method and device with which Alternate Twisted Yarn can be produced simply and inexpensively. An Alternate Twisted Yarn is produced by alternately repeating with a neutral and tilt switching method and twisting yarn 1 in the reverse direction on both sides of pulley 2 driven by yarn 1 that is inserted between the flanges of pulley 2, so that the yarn passage is bent or flexed. Shaft 3 of this pulley 2 is inclined to the yarn 1 yarn passage plane to bring yarn 1 into contact with the flange section 2a's internal surface of pulley 2, and in the neutral position under which yarn 1 is not twisted on both sides of pulley 2, with shaft 3 of pulley 2 being made perpendicular to the yarn 1 yarn passage plane to cut off its contact to the pulley 2 flange section 2a's internal surface.