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7123436 |
Device, method and computer program for carrying and housing cartridge, and storage medium storing same computer program
A cartridge carrying/housing device is provided which is capable of reducing an access distance to a targeted position or an access time required to reach the targeted position. The cartridge...
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7119983 |
Tape library
The invention provides a tape library wherein the accommodated number of cassette tapes can be adjusted freely. Where one or more expansion units are connected to a basic unit, when a transport...
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7119982 |
Data cartridge library operable with a multipiece magazine, drive bay, user interface, an entry/exit port, and universal electronics bay
Disclosed is a data cartridge library operable with at least one data cartridge magazine, drive bay and universal electronics bay. The data cartridge library generally comprises a frame that...
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7102849 |
Modular data cartridge library
A data storage library comprising a plurality of library modules ( 13, 15 ) for storing a plurality of data storage media ( 35 ) and writing data to and reading data from said media ( 35 ), at...
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7102848 |
Modular robotics system for a data cartridge library
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...
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7085097 |
Entry/exit port magazine for a data cartridge library
An embodiment of the invention is directed to a magazine that is used to move data cartridges into and out of the library via an entry/exit port. In one embodiment, the magazine comprises a...
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7057848 |
Small library horseshoe architecture
A storage library for recording and retrieving information from storage media cartridges each having a label side includes a front side having an opening. Left and right slots are disposed...
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7057847 |
Media storage systems and cartridge-handling apparatus therefor
Cartridge-handling apparatus for a media storage system. One embodiment comprises a carriage and a translate frame pivotally mounted to the carriage. A rotational drive system is operatively...
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7048345 |
Reconfigurable data cartridge import/export drawer
A data cartridge exchange apparatus for use in a data storage system having a drawer with at least a first data cartridge storage location and a second data cartridge storage location. The drawer...
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7019940 |
Universal cartridge magazine system and method
A universal cartridge magazine system and method are disclosed for storing cartridge systems. The cartridge magazine system comprising a pivoted member, a flag positioner and a sleeve designed to...
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7016144 |
Robot hand for transferring an article in a housing, and a library apparatus equipped with the robot hand for transferring and article stored in a rack
A robot hand that does not depend on cartridge types wherein high reliability can be ensured and the size and cost can be reduced with a simple construction. In a library apparatus including a...
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7009798 |
Automated cartridge exchange system and method for high-density automated tape libraries
A system, method and program are disclosed for automatically exchanging tape cartridges between a plurality of automated tape libraries arranged in close proximity. The automated cartridge exchange...
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7002772 |
Gripper mechanism for tape cartridges
A gripper mechanism for manipulating tape cartridges in a tape library system, the tape library system having a plurality of storage cells for removably storing a tape cartridge therein, each tape...
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6985328 |
One and three quarters inch form factor tape cartridge autoloader
The tape cartridge autoloader comprises a tape drive and up to eight respective storage positions for tape cartridges all located within a one and three-quarter inch form factor. A picker driven by...
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6956714 |
Library apparatus for charging or discharging a plurality of cartridges at the same time
A library apparatus in which a plurality of cartridges can be charged or discharged at the same time, with a simple and compact configuration of a magazine load/unload portion, is disclosed. A...
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6956715 |
High-density media storage system
A high-density media storage system. One embodiment of the high-density media storage system may comprises a plurality of storage libraries, each configured to store data cartridges in a horizontal...
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6943982 |
Lockout mechanism for I/O station of automated library
A lockout lever is hinged on the side of a slot in an I/O station of an automated library. The lever includes a leading blade and a trailing blade that protrude into the slot. The leading blade is...
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6930855 |
System and method for exchanging tape cartridges between automated tape cartridge libraries
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...
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6922307 |
Double density data storage library using back to back array walls
A data storage library having two inward facing storage arrays and two outward (i.e., back to back) facing arrays between the two inward facing arrays, such that an access device positioned to...
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6909577 |
Low-overhead storage magazine
A low-overhead storage magazine and method for storing at least one data cartridge therein. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the low-overhead storage magazine comprises a frame...
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6900960 |
Multi-receiver cartridge transport system
A storage system ( 10 ), including a transport assembly ( 18 ) for moving a plurality of cartridges ( 26 ) between a storage rack ( 12 ) and a tape drive ( 14 ) includes a guide ( 32 ), a transport...
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6873491 |
Cartridge orientation apparatus for cartridge storage magazines and method
A cartridge handling apparatus includes cartridge storage magazines which define cartridge storage slots therein. A projecting element positioned on a back inside wall of each of the storage slots...
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6870703 |
Dual feed through cassette transfer apparatus
A cassette transfer apparatus includes a shuttle having four transfer openings through which cassettes are moved. The shuttle is movable along a longitudinal path between a tape drive and a feed...
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6865053 |
System and method of cleaning an automated tape library with a pass-through cleaning tool using cleaning tape
A cleaning system for cleaning a picker in an automated media library includes a removable cleaning cartridge. The cleaning cartridge contains cleaning tape that is automatically advanced. The...
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6856985 |
Server based control of robotic libraries
A method and apparatus for controlling a storage library through a network. A request originating from the network is received, wherein the request is in a protocol and includes a command for the...
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6839198 |
Picker mechanism with turntable having hand and slider mechanisms and turn table driving motor provided thereon
A picker mechanism of a magnetic tape library apparatus can restrict space for portions other than a turn table narrow, simplify a mechanism, restrict size in vertical direction and length in back...
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6829116 |
Automated tape cartridge autoloader/library system
The tape cartridge autoloader library system comprises at least one read/write tape drive, a tape cartridge picker, a single tape cartridge interface, and at least one pair of tape cartridge...
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6829117 |
Data library that reads a memory while transporting the recording medium
An antenna is provided for use with a memory (MIC) incorporated in a recording medium that stores management data. The antenna is located at a position to read data signals from the memory before...
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6826008 |
Device for transferring a cartridge
A system for transferring a cartridge includes at least two opposing bars, each bar adapted to slide in a longitudinal direction between an open position and a closed position; and at least two...
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6819524 |
Storage device apparatus having multiple interfaces
Provided is a storage device and method for interfacing with an external device. The storage device includes a portable housing, a storage medium enclosed within the housing, and two data...
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6820273 |
Imaging device and method for use in an autochanger
A media handling device is disclosed herein. One embodiment of the media handling device comprises a picker, a support mechanism, and an imaging device. The support mechanism may comprise a first...
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6819525 |
Data cartridge library system with particular cartridge holder configuration
A removable data cartridge holder that comprises a box-like structure for holding data cartridges and a dust cover that can be placed over the opening of the box-like structure when the holder is...
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6816331 |
Tape cartridge picker for an automated tape cartridge autoloader/library system
Tape cartridge picker including a turntable that rotates in a fixed base to interface with at least one tape cartridge storage location and at least one tape drive. The turntable includes a cavity...
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6816335 |
Cartridge transport and loading apparatus and method
A magnetic tape cartridge loader and unloader includes a platform positionable in front of a storage slot of a storage magazine and having a pivotable gripper that releases the cartridge from the...
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6816332 |
Vertical and horizontal path sensing within a data storage and retrieval system
An accessor moveably disposed within a data storage and retrieval system which includes at least one electromagnetic radiation emitter and at least one electromagnetic radiation detector, where...
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6813113 |
Data cartridge import/export drawer having three-element, two-configuration slide
A data cartridge exchange apparatus for a data storage system may comprise a drawer sized to receive a data cartridge and a first guide rail having a first configuration mounted to the drawer. A...
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6804080 |
Media carousel changer for data systems
A media carousel changer is adapted to receive a plurality of cassettes to mount them in and demount them from a docking station on a recorder/reader such that data can be accessed. The changer...
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6798612 |
Power strip distribution system and method for an automated robotic device in a data storage system
A system and method for distributing electrical power to an automated robotic device for transporting media cartridges in a data storage library. The system and method include a power distribution...
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6791788 |
Segmented power strip for an automated robotic device and method for joining same
A segmented power strip for supplying electrical power to a robotic device for use in a data storage system, the robotic device adapted to move along a guide rail. The power strip includes first...
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6781789 |
Dual cartridges storage array cell for data storage
A deep storage cell for a data library that allows stacking of cartridges behind one another. Effective wall area is increased by stacking the cartridges two or three deep (or more) in a single...
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6782448 |
Transparent code update in an automated data storage library
An automated data storage library accesses data storage media from storage shelves in response to commands from external host(s). The library receives a code update image while continuing to...
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6775093 |
Data cartridge-to-caddy referencing system for a data cartridge handling mechanism within an autochanger
A data cartridge to caddy referencing system for a data cartridge handling mechanism within an autochanger. The referencing system provides X, Y and Z referencing for the data cartridge handling...
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6771448 |
Tension/compression compliant link for cartridge loading apparatus
A cartridge loading apparatus has at least one movable member with a pin to engage a notch of a cartridge and has a reversible motor. A compliant link has a longitudinal leaf spring resilient beam,...
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6771457 |
Toggle-protrusion lockout mechanism for cartridge library
A two-lever toggle mechanism operates in conjunction with a conventional toggle bracket of an I/O station to prevent the incorrect loading of a DLT cartridge into a dedicated pass-through slot. A...
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6762905 |
High density tape library system
A high density tape library includes a plurality of rectangular platforms mounted adjacent one another for movement in a plane, with tape cassette magazines mounted on the platforms. The platforms...
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6757130 |
Recording medium exchanging-type recording and reproducing apparatus
There is provided a recording medium exchanging-type recording and reproducing apparatus in which its small-sized forming can be realized, either reproducing or recording operation can be carried...
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6754038 |
Library apparatus having pressing device for correcting alignment of a leader block on a cartridge tape
A library apparatus is adapted to write to and read from a plurality of cartridges each housing a tape wound around a reel. The tape has a leader block attached to a tip thereof for pulling the...
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6754037 |
Small library horseshoe architecture
A storage library suitable for rack-mount and desktop installations. Internally the storage media cartridges and one or more media drives are arranged in a horseshoe configuration. The storage...
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6751048 |
Power rail distribution system and method for an automated robotic device in a data storage system
A system and method for distributing electrical power to an automated robotic device for transporting media cartridges in a data storage library. The system and method include a power distribution...
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6751040 |
Method for exchanging tape cartridges between automated tape cartridge libraries
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...
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