Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record transport with head stationary during transducing – Tape record
Patent
1998-01-30
2000-09-05
Davis, David
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record transport with head stationary during transducing
Tape record
369 34, G11B 1568, G11B 1722
Patent
active
061152072
ABSTRACT:
A loading apparatus for incorporation in an automated system for storing and/or delivering cassettes containing media recording tapes or discs, or other products such as perfumes, cosmetics, and drugs. The apparatus provides storage locations for cassettes in compartments arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns. In use with media recording tapes or discs, the apparatus includes operating locations at which recording/playback units, for example, VCRs, are mounted in the system in a vertical column adjacent a column of storage compartments. A loading/delivery location is also provided. A loading/unloading apparatus includes a carrier having a movable gripping mechanism mounted for horizontal and vertical movement adjacent the storage unit for gripping and transferring a selected cassette to and from the carrier. The carrier is movable to carry a selected cassette horizontally and vertically between cassette storage compartments and operating, loading, and delivery locations.
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d'Alayer de Costemore d'Arc Stephane M. A.
Sisopha Veosamouth
Davis David
Staar S. A.
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