Tape library cartridge manipulation gripper with z-axis translation
US5752668A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/6835
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cartridge manipulation gripper with bidirectional z-axis translation is mountable on an x-y positioning system for cartridge handling in a tape Library. The gripper incorporates a traction assembly for frictionally engaging a cartridge and drawing the cartridge through the gripper. The traction assembly includes a belt drive train mounted to a first side of the gripper frame and a reaction roller assembly mounted to a second side of the gripper frame opposite the belt drive train. Bidirectional translation of the gripper allows engagement by the traction and reaction roller assemblies with cartridges stored in a plurality of magazines and tape drive assemblies mounted in an opposing orientation with the x-y positioning system and gripper mounted intermediate the tape drives and magazines.
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