Cartridge entry/exit station for a library apparatus

Details Cartridge entry/exit station for a library apparatus Cartridge entry/exit station for a library apparatus

1998-02-12

2000-07-11

Davis, David

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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369178, G11B 1568, G11B 1704

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060881895

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge access station in a library apparatus for providing safe loading/unloading of a cartridge while maintaining a simple and compact arrangement of the library apparatus. The cartridge access station includes an communication space for establishing direct communication and connection between an operating space for a transferring mechanism in the interior of a library apparatus and an external space of the library apparatus. A rack is provided in the communication space to guide the entry/exit of a cartridge from both sides of the operating space and the external space and to hold the cartridge within the communication space.

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