Patent · US Expired

Tape cartridge storage system

US5072838A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 6, 1990
Grant dateDec 17, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus for use in the storage and retrieval of tape cartridges is provided and comprises a fixed storage rack having horizontal shelves for holding tape cartridge storage holders, and a plurality of movable storage racks are mounted for rolling movement in front of the fixed storage rack. Male and female guides on the fixed storage rack and the movable storage rack guide the movement of the movable storage rack. A roller assembly is mounted on each of the movable storage racks and has one wheel mounted on a fixed axle and a second wheel mounted on an adjustable axle so that each movable storage rack may be adjusted to align it with the fixed storage rack.

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