Automated merge nest for pairs of magnetic storage disks

Details Automated merge nest for pairs of magnetic storage disks Automated merge nest for pairs of magnetic storage disks

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Keenan, James W. (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Process

Of emptying portable receptacle

C414S404000, C414S416020, C414S416090, C414S416120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07083376

ABSTRACT:
Various methods and apparatus for handling a plurality of disks and repositioning them into pairs is provided. In one embodiment, a nest is configured to hold a cassette and includes a nest. The nest includes a curved surface with ribs or teeth extending therefrom which define a row of grooves. The grooves are dimensioned to hold a pair of disks in concentric contact merge orientation and the teeth facilitate movement of pairs of disks into the grooves.

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