Supports: cabinet structure – For storing audio or visual recording medium – Disk or parallelepiped shape
Patent
1994-07-19
1995-10-10
Pellegrino, Stephen C.
Supports: cabinet structure
For storing audio or visual recording medium
Disk or parallelepiped shape
312 99, 360 75, G11B 1568
Patent
active
054565286
ABSTRACT:
A bidirectional manipulator is disclosed for use in removal and replacement of data tape cartridges from the carousel of an automatic cartridge library system. The manipulators carry hinged hooks that can be used to push cartridges radially outward, or upon flexing of the hinges, expand to grip the cartridge for pulling radially inward. A lightweight carousel is also disclosed, featuring a system of guide blocks and springs to hold tape cartridges securely but permit their removal and replacement by the bidirectional manipulators. A reflective optical sensor is used to confirm that each cartridge in the carousel is properly placed. Optical sensors also verify proper rotation of the carousel, index the carousel, and detect the presence of cartridges in the tape drives. The carousel carries drive pins which seat in tapered holes in an index plate, and is driven by a zero-backlash belt.
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Mulcare Nancy
Pellegrino Stephen C.
Storage Technology Corporation
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