A reel assembly of the invention includes a first elastic member capable
of axial and circumferential deformation at the joint between a motor
shaft and a reel. A motor exerts torque on the reel through
circumferential deformation of the first elastic member, which absorbs
circumferential vibrations of the reel at a stop position. A fastening
member coupled to the shaft includes a second elastic member capable of
axial deformation. The fastening member presses the second elastic member
against the reel in the axial direction to secure the reel on the shaft
and compress the first elastic member. The second elastic member absorbs
axial vibrations of the reel at a stop position. When the first elastic
member is made of elastomer, its circumferential elasticity varies with
axial compressions, and accordingly, the circumferential elasticity is
easy to optimize in order to absorb the circumferential vibrations of a
reel of whatever size and weight.