17644460. TAPE DRIVE TENSION MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
Contents
TAPE DRIVE TENSION MANAGEMENT
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
[[:Category:Markus Sch�fer of Heiligenmoschel (DE)|Markus Sch�fer of Heiligenmoschel (DE)]][[Category:Markus Sch�fer of Heiligenmoschel (DE)]]
Stefan Wiedemann of Kaiserslautern (DE)
Robert Beiderbeck of Wassenberg (DE)
Ole Asmussen of Henstedt-Ulzburg (DE)
TAPE DRIVE TENSION MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17644460 titled 'TAPE DRIVE TENSION MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a tape drive system that includes rollers, a head, a tension sensor, and control circuitry. The rollers are arranged to guide the tape from a data cartridge to a tape reel. The head has read and write elements to interact with the tape. The tension sensor measures the tension of the tape as it moves. The control circuitry adjusts the motor to maintain the tape within a specified tension threshold.
- The tape drive system includes rollers, a head, a tension sensor, and control circuitry.
- The rollers guide the tape from a data cartridge to a tape reel.
- The head has read and write elements to interact with the tape.
- The tension sensor measures the tension of the tape as it moves.
- The control circuitry adjusts the motor to maintain the tape within a specified tension threshold.
Potential Applications
- Data storage systems
- Backup and archival systems
- Media production and editing
Problems Solved
- Maintaining proper tension in tape drives
- Preventing tape damage or breakage
- Ensuring accurate reading and writing of data on the tape
Benefits
- Improved reliability and durability of tape drives
- Enhanced data integrity and accuracy
- Extended lifespan of tapes
- Efficient and consistent performance of tape drives
Original Abstract Submitted
A tape drive includes a plurality of rollers, a head, a tension sensor, and control circuitry. The rollers are spatially arranged within the tape drive to define a route for tape of a received data cartridge to travel from the received data cartridge to a tape reel. The head includes read elements and write elements configured to read from and write to the tape as tape of the received data cartridge travels along the route. The tension sensor is configured to measure tension of the tape as it travels along the route. The control circuitry is configured to cause a motor to impact the tension to keep the tape within a tension threshold.
