CD-ROM handling apparatus and method

Details CD-ROM handling apparatus and method CD-ROM handling apparatus and method

1994-04-18

1997-08-26

Tupper, Robert S.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Dynamic mechanism subsystem

Access of multiple storage elements

369 36, G11B 1704, G11B 1722

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056617143

ABSTRACT:
CD-ROM caddy for use in a system having a transport mechanism for transferring CD-ROMs between storage locations and drive units. The caddy has a pair of handles formed in an edge portion thereof, with apertures adjacent to the handles permitting access to the handles. The caddy is withdrawn from a storage location or a drive unit by advancing a pair of axially extending fingers with laterally extending hook portions toward the caddy with the fingers passing to one side of the caddy. When the hook portions are aligned with the apertures, the fingers are moved laterally to position the hook portions in the apertures, then the fingers are retracted with the hook portions engaging the handles to withdraw the caddy with the fingers.

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