Modular robotics system for a data cartridge library

Details Modular robotics system for a data cartridge library Modular robotics system for a data cartridge library

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Evans, Jefferson (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Tape record

C360S098060, C369S030420, C369S030430, C369S030450, C369S030610

Reexamination Certificate

active

07102848

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, is comprised of: (a) a frame or cabinet that defines an interior space; (b) a magazine; (c) a drive bay; (d) a picker; (e) an elevator for moving the picker; and (f) a robotics module that can be removed from the interior of the frame and is comprised of the picker and a substantial portion of the elevator.

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