Videocassette handling and sequencing system
US4654727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S194/906
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape cassette handling and sequencing system includes a large storage library having a plurality of storage bins and a cassette loading section for receiving cassettes to be stored in the storage bins. Tape transports are provided for playing cassettes stored in the library. A manipulator assembly moves cassettes between the loading section, storage bins and tape transports. The design facilitates the automatic sequencing of a large number of cassettes thus freeing an operator for other tasks.
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