17932183. TAPE DRIVE REEL INCLUDING DAMPING TO REDUCE TRACK FOLLOWING ERRORS simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 TAPE DRIVE REEL INCLUDING DAMPING TO REDUCE TRACK FOLLOWING ERRORS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TAPE DRIVE REEL INCLUDING DAMPING TO REDUCE TRACK FOLLOWING ERRORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Original Abstract Submitted
TAPE DRIVE REEL INCLUDING DAMPING TO REDUCE TRACK FOLLOWING ERRORS
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
TAPE DRIVE REEL INCLUDING DAMPING TO REDUCE TRACK FOLLOWING ERRORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17932183 titled 'TAPE DRIVE REEL INCLUDING DAMPING TO REDUCE TRACK FOLLOWING ERRORS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a tape drive reel with a damping structure to reduce position error signals in a tape during operation. The reel includes a hub with flanges, one of which has a damping layer and a stiffener layer to improve rigidity.
- The tape drive reel includes a hub with a first flange and a second flange.
- At least one flange has a damping layer and a single stiffener layer for added rigidity.
- The damping layer is positioned between the stiffener layer and the flange.
- The stiffener layer is more rigid than the damping layer.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where precise positioning of tapes is crucial, such as data storage, entertainment, and manufacturing.
Problems Solved
1. Reduces position error signals in tapes during operation. 2. Improves the stability and rigidity of the tape drive reel. 3. Enhances the overall performance and accuracy of tape-based systems.
Benefits
1. Increased accuracy and reliability in tape positioning. 2. Improved durability and longevity of tape drive reels. 3. Enhanced performance of tape-based systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Tape Drive Reels with Damping Structure for Improved Performance and Reliability
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a tape drive reel including a damping structure for reducing position error signals in a tape during operation. The tape drive reel includes a hub including a first flange and a second flange. At least one of the first flange and the second flange includes a damping layer and a single stiffener layer positioned thereon. The damping layer is positioned between the single stiffener layer and the at least one of the first flange and the second flange. The single stiffener layer is more rigid than the damping layer.
