Apparatus for handling cartridges in a storage library system

Details Apparatus for handling cartridges in a storage library system Apparatus for handling cartridges in a storage library system

1996-11-15

1998-12-15

Brahan, Thomas J.

Material or article handling

Load carried along a horizontal linear path

Having gripper means

414280, 294116, 901 39, 901 36, B65G 6300

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058488723

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for handling a cartridge having a cartridge notch formed therein in a storage library system includes a hand frame adapted for receiving cartridges and a reach carriage assembly movable along the hand frame assembly. A latch arm assembly is pivotally connected to the reach carriage assembly and includes a latch tooth thereon for selectively engaging the cartridge notch. The latch arm assembly is pivotally movable between a latching position, wherein the tooth is positioned for engagement in the notch, and a put position wherein the latch arm is positioned for pushing the cartridge out of the hand frame. Cam devices are provided for pivoting the latch arm assembly between the put position and latching position.

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