Fujifilm corporation (20240105224). MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE simplified abstract

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MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE

Organization Name

fujifilm corporation

Inventor(s)

Norihito Kasada of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)

MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240105224 titled 'MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a magnetic tape with a surface that has a low arithmetic average roughness (ra) and specific abrasion values measured at different tilt angles of an alfesil prism.

  • The magnetic tape has an ra of 2.0 nm or less when measured with an atomic force microscope.
  • The alfesil abrasion value of the magnetic layer surface at a 45° tilt angle of the alfesil prism is between 20 μm to 50 μm.
  • The standard deviation of the alfesil abrasion values at tilt angles of 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45° is 30 μm or less.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in data storage devices, magnetic recording systems, and other magnetic tape-based technologies.

Problems Solved

This innovation addresses issues related to surface roughness and abrasion in magnetic tapes, ensuring better performance and longevity.

Benefits

- Improved durability and longevity of magnetic tapes - Enhanced data storage and retrieval efficiency - Consistent performance in various environmental conditions

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing Magnetic Tape Durability for Data Storage Systems"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to magnetic tape surface treatments or abrasion resistance technologies in the field of data storage and magnetic recording.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing magnetic tape surface treatments in terms of performance and cost?

The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing technologies in the market.

Are there any potential limitations or drawbacks to implementing this technology in current magnetic tape manufacturing processes?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks that may arise from implementing this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

a magnetic tape in which an arithmetic average roughness ra measured at a surface of the magnetic layer with an atomic force microscope is 2.0 nm or less, and in an environment with a temperature of 23� c. and a relative humidity of 50%, an alfesil abrasion value of a surface of the magnetic layer measured at a tilt angle of 45� of an alfesil prism is 20 �m to 50 �m, a standard deviation of an alfesil abrasion value of the surface of the magnetic layer measured at each of tilt angles of 0�, 15�, 30�, and 45� of the alfesil prism is 30 �m or less, and the tilt angle of the alfesil prism is an angle formed by a longitudinal direction of the alfesil prism and a width direction of the magnetic tape.