Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record transport with head stationary during transducing – Tape record
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Klimowicz, William J. (Department: 2652)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record transport with head stationary during transducing
Tape record
C369S030430, C369S030450, C369S030490
Reexamination Certificate
active
06900960
ABSTRACT:
A storage system (10), including a transport assembly (18) for moving a plurality of cartridges (26) between a storage rack (12) and a tape drive (14) includes a guide (32), a transport mover (30), a transporter (28) and a cartridge mover (34). The guide (32) extends between the storage rack (12) and the tape drive (14). The transport mover (30) moves the transporter (28) along the guide (32) between the storage rack (12) and the tape drive (14). The transporter (28) selectively receives the cartridges (26) and includes a first transport receiver (36A) and a second transport receiver (36B) that can each receive and transport one of the cartridges (26). With this design, while one cartridge (26) is being used by the tape drive (14) the transport assembly (18) can retrieve another cartridge (26) from the storage rack (12) for immediate insertion into the tape drive (14) upon rewinding of the first cartridge (26). As a consequence, the transport assembly (18) facilitates an increase in throughput of the storage system (10).
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Gariepy Jeffrey A.
Kloss Daniel
Swanson Carl
Zwarych Daniel P.
Broder James P.
Klimowicz William J.
Quantum Corporation
Roeder Steven G.
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