For a tape transport means, a dispensing - and a takeup spool recording band forming

摘要

A tape transport apparatus of a type employing an elongate pliable record tape wrapped to form supply and take-up rolls and a capstan engaging the tape to feed tape from one roll to the other and return employs a rotating flywheel for driving the capstan and means for selectively coupling the flywheel in driving relation to the capstan to feed tape at different speeds in one direction. Means are also employed for selectively decoupling the flywheel from the capstan to remove the momentum of the flywheel from the system for rapid deceleration of the tape.