Autoloader magazine for tape cartridges and method therefor

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1989-09-29

1991-04-02

Skaggs, H. Grant

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Movable rack having superposed, charge-supporting elements,...

Rack moved vertically by elevating means

414416, B65G 100

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050043935

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a magazine for retaining a plurality of magnetic cartridges (3480 style) for loading into a tape drive autoloader. The magazine comprises a series of cartridge slots having integral spring detents to retain the cartridges in the magazine. Integral gear racks are formed on the rear wall of the magazine to enable the autoloader to manipulate the magazine either sequentially or for random access to the cartridges. Horizontal slots are formed on the side wall of each cartridge slot so that the autoloader can directly engage the cartridges for loading into a tape drive. The magazine is formed of a one-piece molded plastic body having inherent lubrication properties.

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