Locking devices for use in a cartridge handling system

Details Locking devices for use in a cartridge handling system Locking devices for use in a cartridge handling system

1996-11-13

1998-02-10

Levy, Stuart S.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Information location or remote operator actuated control

Selective addressing of storage medium

360 92, 369178, G11B 1722, G11B 1568

Patent

active

057176655

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge handling system utilizing a cartridge locking apparatus adapted to simultaneously lock cartridges within corresponding storage locations and a cartridge engaging assembly lock-down apparatus adapted to secure the cartridge engaging assembly to a fixed housing portion of the cartridge handling system. The cartridge locking apparatus includes a cartridge locking device which, in a locked operating state, coacts simultaneously with resilient cartridge retainers to prevent release of cartridges from their storage locations, and an actuator to selectively lock or unlock the cartridge locking device. The cartridge engaging assembly lock-down apparatus includes a combination of displaceable and nondisplaceable members and an actuator to selectively lock or unlock a displaceable member. Methods of preparing for transport a cartridge handling system utilizing a cartridge locking apparatus and cartridge engaging assembly lock-down apparatus are also disclosed.

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