Cartridge load and eject mechanism for a removable cartridge dri

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1999-02-11

2000-04-25

Heinz, A. J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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G11B 1704

Patent

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060551259

ABSTRACT:
A system for inserting and ejecting a cartridge from a removable media disk drive is disclosed. The system works by pushing the cartridge into the drive until a stop is reached. Thereafter, when the pushing is ceased, the cartridge is locked into position in the disk drive. To eject the cartridge, the cartridge is again pushed into the drive until a second stop is reached. Thereafter, the cartridge is ejected form the drive.

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