Inter-system transport mechanism for use with robotic data cartr

Details Inter-system transport mechanism for use with robotic data cartr Inter-system transport mechanism for use with robotic data cartr

1992-10-20

1995-07-04

Huppert, Michael S.

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Movable rack having superposed, charge-supporting elements,...

Rack moved vertically by elevating means

414273, 414274, 414277, 414281, 360 92, G11B 1568

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ABSTRACT:
An inter-system transport mechanism for moving data cartridges between robotic data cartridge handling systems in an automated fashion is disclosed. Each data cartridge handling system includes a carousel-type storage mechanism for storing a plurality of data cartridges. A gripper mechanism comprising a gripper assembly, an extension axis assembly, and a vertical rail assembly is provided to transport the data cartridges to the storage mechanism and the inter-system transport mechanism.

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