Dynamic information storage or retrieval – Dynamic mechanism subsystem – Access of multiple storage elements
Patent
1994-11-07
1996-06-04
Levy, Stuart S.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
Dynamic mechanism subsystem
Access of multiple storage elements
369192, 369 34, 369263, 369178, G11B 1706, G11B 1708, G11B 2300, G11B 2500
Patent
active
055240038
ABSTRACT:
A selective disk-drive apparatus in which a plurality of cartridges are stored, each cartridge containing a disk, the apparatus including a plurality of stacked partition members which define receptacle areas therebetween, each of the partition members including a pressing member which is positioned to be received within an opening in a lower wall of the cartridge to press the disk against the inside surface of an upper wall of the cartridge to prevent the disk from rattling within the cartridge. A lowermost one of the partition members is biased upwards by a spring, and each partition member includes lugs which provide a minimum spacing between the partition members. In one embodiment the partition members are pivotally connected, and in a second embodiment, the partition members slide in vertical grooves. When a cartridge is inserted between two partition members, the cartridge presses against and slides over the pressing member, thereby forcing the lower partition member downward against the biasing force of the spring. When the cartridge is fully inserted, the pressing member is received in the opening of the cartridge, thereby allowing the lower partition to move upward. When there is no cartridge between two partition members, the minimum spacing between the partition members is maintained by contact between the lugs.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1266767 (1918-05-01), Brosius
patent: 4815065 (1989-03-01), Rouws
patent: 5062092 (1991-10-01), Siryj et al.
patent: 5084859 (1992-01-01), Ishibashi et al.
patent: 5123000 (1992-06-01), Fitzgerald et al.
patent: 5142523 (1992-08-01), Kamoshita
Alpine Electronics Inc.
Bever Patrick T.
Giordana Adriana
Levy Stuart S.
Shoup Guy W.
LandOfFree
Disk-drive apparatus waith rattle-preventing cartridge magazine does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Disk-drive apparatus waith rattle-preventing cartridge magazine, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Disk-drive apparatus waith rattle-preventing cartridge magazine will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-389742