Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system

Details Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system

1991-10-31

1993-03-16

Johnson, Blair M.

Supports: racks

With trackway

211 41, A47F 500

Patent

active

051936968

ABSTRACT:
A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane of the upper surface of the movable racks and lower rollers are mounted on the system on both sides of the center racks. The movable racks allow access to at least one column of tape cartridge holders supported on the center racks. Brake members are resiliently mounted on the lower surfaces of the outer movable racks enabling the movable members to come to a complete stop without excessive jarring of the racks or tape cartridge holders.

REFERENCES:
patent: 590544 (1897-09-01), Hancock
patent: 2769196 (1956-11-01), Guilbert, Jr. et al.
patent: 4600107 (1986-07-01), Price et al.
patent: 4759676 (1988-07-01), Hammond
patent: 5062535 (1991-11-01), Potter
patent: 5072838 (1991-12-01), Price et al.
1988 DEMCO product announcement brochure.
1991 Wright Line "Rack'n Roll" brochure dated Jan. 5, 1991.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-347218