Storage module changer for a computer data storage drive

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1990-05-31

1992-10-20

Wolff, John H.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

G11B 1568

Patent

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051575647

ABSTRACT:
A changer method and apparatus for the loading and unloading of data storage modules from a module drive, such as a computer back-up tape drive, is described. To load the drive, the changer pulls a data storage module, such as a DAT cassette, from a magazine by its end, or face, farthest from the drive. To unload a module from the drive, the changer pushes the module by its end or face found furthest in the interior of the drive's module operative station.

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patent: 4668150 (1987-05-01), Blumberg
patent: 4772968 (1988-09-01), Nonaka et al.
patent: 4802035 (1989-01-01), Ohtsuka
patent: 4918548 (1990-04-01), O'Donnell et al.

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