Scalable, space efficient, high density automated library

Details Scalable, space efficient, high density automated library Scalable, space efficient, high density automated library

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Castro, Angel (Department: 2653)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

C369S030390, C700S245000, C710S074000, C711S111000, C360S098060

Reexamination Certificate

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07080388

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides removable-unit storage modules, which can be combined into a network. The storage modules comprise storage cells arranged in a rule based structured configuration, and robotic hands to which move along tracks in order to retrieve objects from the storage cells. In one embodiment, the storage cells are used to contain data storage units. Several modules can be combined into a network by means of bridge tracks which connect the tracks of different modules, allowing the robotic hands to move between modules. The bridge tracks can be dynamically connected and disconnected from the modules, allowing the network configuration to change according to user needs. The individual modules are mobile and can be transported to other locations and connected with other removable-unit storage networks.

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