Tape storage system

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1986-10-30

1988-03-15

Gibson, Jr., Robert W.

Supports: racks

Special article

Platelike

206387, 211126, 312 8, A47F 700

Patent

active

047307358

ABSTRACT:
A versatile system for storing IBM 3480 cartridge system tapes positively retains the cartridges in compartmented containers. Positive retention is accomplished by small upstanding tabs that engage a notch formed in each tape cartridge. The container is useable with storage racks designed for new installations of the IBM 3480 system. The container is further useable in retrofit applications in which the IBM 3480 cartridge system replaces previous magnetic tape reels. Retrofit installations may include standard rails for attaching to pre-existing storage racks and hanger bars fastened to the containers for hanging the containers on the rails. The present invention includes double channel rails designed to be vertically spaced on pre-existing racks that cooperate to suspend the containers in vertical attitudes. The containers may include latches on the bottom panels that cooperate with the rails to prevent undesired container tilting on the rack.

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