Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Record transport with head stationary during transducing – Tape record
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Renner, Craig A. (Department: 2652)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Record transport with head stationary during transducing
Tape record
Reexamination Certificate
active
06930855
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for exchanging tape cartridges between two automated tape cartridge libraries. A carriage assembly carries cartridges back and forth between the libraries. The carriage assembly includes a cartridge transport cell, has a vertical axis, and cooperates with pass through ports in the libraries for providing access to tape cartridge storage cells in the libraries. A guide structure extends between the libraries for supporting the carriage assembly. The guide structure defines a linear path and has first and second sides substantially parallel to the linear path which define an envelope. The carriage assembly is driven along the guide structure, and automatically rotates about the substantially vertical axis. The cartridge transport cell is accessible by robotic devices in the libraries when the carriage assembly is aligned with the pass through ports. The carriage assembly rotates substantially within the envelope as it is driven along the guide structure.
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“L180 Tape Library, General Information Manual,” © 1999 Storage Technology Corp., Louisville, CO.
Gupta Sanjiv
Manes Kenneth L.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Renner Craig A.
Storage Technology Corporation
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