Disk handling system and apparatus

Details Disk handling system and apparatus Disk handling system and apparatus

1986-10-27

1988-09-20

Werner, David

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

With particular cabinet structure

Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc

G11B 1704

Patent

active

047730587

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are a system and apparatus for loading data storage disks (e.g. rigid optical disks) onto a spindle assembly for rotation relative to a write/read head. The system is characterized by a disk carrier which is adapted to releasably capture a disk, and apparatus for releasing and separating the disk from the carrier so that the disk can be rotated in a plane spaced from the carrier plane. Such apparatus comprises carrier support means for supporting a disk-capturing carrier in a predetermined plane, disk release means, cooperatable with disk latching members of the carrier, for releasing a disk from the carrier, disk support means for supporting a released disk in the plane of the carrier, and means for imparting relative movement between the carrier support means and the disk support means to locate the disk in a desired plane of rotation, and to locate the carrier in a plane spaced therefrom.

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patent: 4481617 (1984-11-01), Mabry
patent: 4692916 (1987-09-01), Rouws

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