Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head – Core
Patent
1995-12-22
1998-05-26
Tupper, Robert S.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head
Core
360 36, G11B 1704, G11B 1722
Patent
active
057575940
ABSTRACT:
A media stackloader processes removable data storage media such as optical disks, magnetic diskettes, or tape media. The stackloader removably couples to a storage drive, such as by plugging into a slot of the host computer. The stackloader has a plug portion integral with a housing portion, the plug portion plugging into the host computer and the housing portion housing a magazine containing the removable media. The stackloader includes a device for moving the magazine vertically within the housing to align selected cartridges with an opening in one of the drives of the personal computer. After the cartridge is aligned, a device is employed for moving the cartridge horizontally into the drive for processing and, after processing, for withdrawing the cartridge from the drive back into the magazine. A locking mechanism selectively locks and unlocks the cartridges to prevent improper removal of cartridges from the magazine. Another aspect of the invention includes a method for operating a media stackloader, supporting operations needed to add new cartridges to a magazine, remove existing cartridges, read data from a cartridge, write data to a cartridge, audit the status of cartridges in a magazine, and aid the operator in exchanging mounted magazines and cartridges with different, un-mounted magazines or cartridges.
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Dang Chi-Hung
Dimitri Kamal Emile
Kulakowski John Edward
Means Rodney Jerome
Davis David D.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Tupper Robert S.
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