Data cartridge magazine with interface to automatic cartridge ac

Details Data cartridge magazine with interface to automatic cartridge ac Data cartridge magazine with interface to automatic cartridge ac

1995-03-14

1997-08-19

Tupper, Robert S.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

294168, 294169, G11B 15675

Patent

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056594402

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge magazine with interfaces to automatic cartridge feeder devices. On one side, the magazine has an open interface that provides unencumbered access by a robotic picker that accesses cartridges for a library. The magazine is accessible on another side by a transport mechanism of an automatic cartridge feeder (ACF). The transport carries a cartridge from the magazine to a drive unit where the data stored on the cartridge is read or new data is written. The interface to the ACF includes a handle member for placing the magazine into the feeder. The magazine is mounted by loading it into the feeder and pushing the handle inward allowing a plunger on the ACF to engage a groove on the handle member that locks the magazine into place. Locking the magazine in place activates a sensor, thereby enabling the operation of the feeder. The interface securely engages the ACF so that the magazine cannot be accidentally dislodged from it. The magazine may be released from the feeder by pulling the handle forward, thereby activating the sensor which sends a signal to disable operation of the feeder. Pulling the handle forward also unlocks the magazine for easy removal. The handle may be extended for ease of carrying the magazine.

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