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7387485 |
Cartridge transport assembly
Storage library systems and methods of operating and assembling library systems are provided. The storage library system may include a stationary support member having a first axis and a cartridge...
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7369354 |
Device for storage of data on data carriers accommodated in cassettes
For storage of data on data carriers accommodated in cassettes ( 28 ), a device is used with a magazine, having receptacles for cassettes ( 28 ) and with a robot unit ( 44 ) for changing the...
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7359143 |
Cartridge drop detection device in magnetic tape library apparatus
Disclosed is a cartridge drop detection device including a media rack for accommodating a cartridge containing a magnetic tape medium, a tape drive for holding the magnetic tape medium, and a robot...
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7359142 |
Magazine-based data cartridge library
The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines,...
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7349168 |
Data storage medium library, data storage medium magazine, host device, data storage medium library system, method of operating a data storage medium library, method of operating a host device, method of operating a data storage medium library system, signal-bearing medium embodying a program of data storage medium library, and signal-bearing medium embodying a program of host device
A data storage medium library includes a plurality of magazines. The magazines include a plurality of cells. An addressor addresses a logical cell address of the cell that stores a data storage...
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7340752 |
Disc driving device and cam for disc driving device
In a disc driving device that performs loading operation to transfer a disc, which is a disc-shaped storage medium, in its radial direction, and chucking operation to transfer the disc...
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7333293 |
Storage system having a reader with a light sensing portion inclined with respect to an axis of a label of a storage medium
A storage system includes at least one storage medium having a label, the label having a width extending along a first axis. The tape storage system further includes a reader to read the label...
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7328442 |
Robotic corner negotiating systems and methods for automated storage libraries
In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for transferring storage cartridges within an automated storage library is provided. The apparatus includes a sled and a track for supporting and...
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7317592 |
Automatic medium changer with carrier-pressure-operated mechanical auto lock/unlock mechanism
To prevent a door opening when a carrier moves without using an electric actuator and without placing a burden on a device. An auto lock/unlock mechanism is composed solely of mechanical elements,...
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7312947 |
Magnetic tape cartridge storage apparatus with lock and release device
A storage magazine for data cartridges includes a plurality of storage slots located side-by-side and potentially above one another. The storage slots are defined by parting walls disposed at...
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7292405 |
Data cartridge holder operable with a data cartridge library system
Disclosed is a data cartridge library system capable of using a data cartridge holder. The data cartridge holder comprises a bottom and side walls wherein the side walls are attached to the bottom...
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7289292 |
Library apparatus for cleaning recording medium and recording/reproduction device, and control method thereof
The invention relates to a library apparatus for use in storage, recording or reproduction of recording media, and its object is to effect a cleaning process on recording media within the...
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7283430 |
Systems and methods for overriding an ejection lock
In one embodiment, a system and method for overriding an ejection lock pertain to detecting manipulation of an ejection control element signaling an intent to override the ejection lock, and...
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7274531 |
Extendable storage bin mounting for automatic storage library
In one exemplary embodiment an automated storage library is provided. The automated storage library may include a media drive, an array of storage bins for holding storage devices, and a robotic...
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7273344 |
Library service port
A data storage library and method of operation are disclosed wherein access at least to part of at least one robotics mechanism from the data storage library's exterior is permitted. Access is...
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7269284 |
Method and apparatus using dual bounding boxes as dynamic templates for cartridge rack identification and tracking
A method and apparatus using dual bounding boxes as dynamic templates for cartridge rack identification and tracking is disclosed. An imaging tape cartridge picker system includes a picker...
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7251092 |
Data transfer apparatus and method for transferring data
Data transfer apparatus may include a housing substantially conforming to a dimensional standard for a specified type of data cartridge. A reader mounted to the housing interrogates and receives...
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7236326 |
Mechanism for locking out improperly inserted cartridge
A hinged flap including an angled surface and a flat surface prevent the incorrect loading of a 3592 data cartridge into a dedicated pass-through slot. The angled surface of the hinged flap is...
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7230792 |
Media selection systems and methods having a coupler for slidably engaging a storage medium in a storage system
Media selection systems and methods. A media selection system may comprise a coupler mounted on a plunge assembly of a cartridge retrieving device. The coupler slidably engages a storage medium as...
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7230791 |
Rack-mounted storage library having segmented panel assemblies
The capacity of a rack-mounted storage library having a media element handling assembly is expanded by mounting a panel segment to a rack side such that the panel segment faces the rack interior....
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7221536 |
Combined media library cell array and storage device utilizing a media holder adapted to receive a cover for closing the holder
A combined media holder and storage device including an outer frame section and an inner media support section. The outer frame section is adapted to be removably mounted to a media library. The...
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7193810 |
Automated storage library gripper with finger position detector
A mechanical gripper mechanism for transporting and handling storage devices including a sensor to determine the position of opposing gripper fingers is provided. The gripper mechanism includes a...
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7184242 |
Self-contained robotics module for storage library
A storage library includes cells supported within a frame for holding media elements. A robot assembly is operable for moving toward the cells and manipulating media elements held by the cells. The...
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7180700 |
Cassette library device
A cassette library apparatus includes a swing arm ( 16 a ) provided at a swing frame ( 34 ) provided at a picker ( 15 ) to be swingable up and down, and swingable integrally with the swing frame (...
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7158341 |
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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7158326 |
Data storage library and accessor control method
A data storage library for storing a storage media, wherein a plurality of accessors accesses the data storage media stored in an array of storage cells includes a first accessor transporting the...
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7145747 |
Data cartridge library including a magazine, a picker, an elevator, and a grasper
Disclosed is a data cartridge picking apparatus for use with a data cartridge library generally comprising at least one drive, a plurality of data cartridges capable of being disposed in a magazine...
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7133247 |
Self extending, retractable communications cable mechanism for storage library robotics module
A robotics module for a storage library includes a robot assembly and a cable mechanism within a housing. A cable is routed around the cable mechanism. An end of the cable is connected to the robot...
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7130148 |
Magnetic tape cartridge library apparatus having vertically oriented stages
The invention provides a magnetic tape cartridge library apparatus wherein the space can be utilized effectively to allow accommodation of an increased number of tape cartridges. The magnetic tape...
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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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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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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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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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