Media handling system and method

Details Media handling system and method Media handling system and method

1998-07-22

2000-10-31

Frech, Karl D.

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

Mechanized store

235385, 29704, G06K 1500

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active

061389099

ABSTRACT:
A media handling system includes a data cartridge processor having an opening to receive a data cartridge. The data cartridge processor functions to read data from or record data to the data cartridge. The system also includes a gripper for inserting the data cartridge into the opening of the data cartridge processor and an actuator to effect movement of the gripper. A code symbol is affixed to the data cartridge processor and a code reader is associated with the gripper to read the code symbol for locating the opening of the data cartridge processor. The system optionally includes an alignment bracket affixed to the data cartridge processor. The alignment bracket includes a guide having a tapered surface extending outwardly from the opening in the data cartridge processor for further aligning of the data cartridge with the opening of the data cartridge processor.

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