Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record transport with head stationary during transducing – Tape record
Patent
1998-07-08
2000-10-10
Cao, Allen
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record transport with head stationary during transducing
Tape record
G11B 1568
Patent
active
061308005
ABSTRACT:
A data storage library is provided which comprises a housing with an access door provided therein. A plurality of cartridge storage arrays are mounted within the housing, wherein the front of each array is positioned to face an internal space of the housing, preferably occupied by a robotic arm. In this configuration, cartridges contained within the arrays are generally unable to be accessed by an operator. Of the plurality of cartridge storage arrays, at least one array is movable. A rotating mechanism is coupled to the movable array, and the rotating mechanism is operable to turn the movable array from a first position inside the housing and facing the internal space, to a second position inside the housing and facing at least partially away from the internal space, allowing cartridges contained within the plurality of cartridge storage arrays to be accessed by an operator through the access door. In a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism comprises a linkage arm pivotally connecting the access door to the movable array, wherein opening the access door rotates the linkage arm to turn the movable array from the first position to the second position.
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Bailey Wayne P.
Cao Allen
Storage Technology Corporation
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