Tape library cartridge manipulation gripper with z-axis translat

Details Tape library cartridge manipulation gripper with z-axis translat Tape library cartridge manipulation gripper with z-axis translat

1996-09-16

1998-05-19

Darling, John P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

G11B 1568

Patent

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057526680

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge manipulation gripper with bidirectional z-axis translation is mountable on an x-y positioning system for cartridge handling in a tape Library. The gripper incorporates a traction assembly for frictionally engaging a cartridge and drawing the cartridge through the gripper. The traction assembly includes a belt drive train mounted to a first side of the gripper frame and a reaction roller assembly mounted to a second side of the gripper frame opposite the belt drive train. Bidirectional translation of the gripper allows engagement by the traction and reaction roller assemblies with cartridges stored in a plurality of magazines and tape drive assemblies mounted in an opposing orientation with the x-y positioning system and gripper mounted intermediate the tape drives and magazines.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4452406 (1984-06-01), Richard
patent: 5274516 (1993-12-01), Kakuta et al.

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