Cartridge handling apparatus and method with motion-responsive e

Details Cartridge handling apparatus and method with motion-responsive e Cartridge handling apparatus and method with motion-responsive e

1993-05-07

1995-05-16

Heinz, A. J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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360 965, 235383, G11B 1568, G11B 5008, G06K 1500

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054166535

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (24) and method for selectively engaging and ejecting a cartridge (99) containing an information storage medium. The apparatus comprises a frame assembly (42) and a drive (44) for driving the frame assembly along a path of axial displacement (84). Cartridge engagement members (46) are attached to the frame assembly for engaging a cartridge. A detector (50) is connected to the frame assembly in a manner to travel essentially in unison with the frame assembly as the frame assembly travels along the path of axial displacement. A cartridge ejector (52) is attached to the frame assembly and responsively coupled to the detector for ejecting a cartridge held by the cartridge engagement members when the detector and the frame assembly cease to travel in unison with one another. A solenoid actuator (100) has a plunger (104) which moves from a first position into a second position when a cartridge is to be ejected, thereby extending into the path of the detector so as to stop the axial displacement of the detector relative to the frame assembly.

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