Dynamic information storage or retrieval – Information location or remote operator actuated control – Selective addressing of storage medium
Patent
1990-10-24
1992-06-16
Levy, Stuart S.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
Information location or remote operator actuated control
Selective addressing of storage medium
369 34, 369 35, 369 38, 369191, 360 92, 360 9804, G11B 1700, G11B 548, G11C 1304, F11B 1722
Patent
active
051230003
ABSTRACT:
An optical disk cartridge handling apparatus for storing, handling, reading and writing of optical disks contained in cartridges which store data for a host computer. The apparatus comprises an import/export element for loading and unloading cartridges into the apparatus. A cartridge store or library with slots therein stores the cartridges. The topmost slot initially receives the cartridges from the import/export element. A flipper mechanism is adapted to receive one of the cartridges from either the cartridge store or an optical disk drive. The flipper mechanism is adapted to invert or flip the cartridge and locate the cartridge adjacent the front of either the cartridge store or the optical disk drive. A picker mechanism moves the cartridge into and out of the flipper mechanism from either the cartridge store or the optical disk drive. Locating mechanisms are also provided for moving or locating the flipper and picker mechanisms. A drive loader mechanism is located in front of the optical disk drive for mechanically inserting the cartridge into the drive from the flipper mechanism. Optical sensors provide the apparatus with information as to the locations and orientations of the cartridges and the flipper, picker and drive loader mechanisms.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4607354 (1986-08-01), Ishibashi et al.
patent: 4608679 (1986-08-01), Rudy et al.
patent: 4787074 (1988-11-01), Deck et al.
patent: 4853916 (1989-08-01), Tomita
patent: 4878137 (1989-10-01), Yamashita et al.
Fitzgerald Timothy P.
Nelson Richard H.
Rother David J.
Takala Robert E.
Wrolson Darryl T.
Glembocki Christopher R.
International Data Engineering, Inc.
Levy Stuart S.
LandOfFree
Optical disk cartridge handling apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Optical disk cartridge handling apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Optical disk cartridge handling apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1759041