System and method for recovering an automated robotic device in a data storage library
US6690994B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/6835
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for recovering an inoperable automated robotic device in a data storage library having multiple cells for holding data storage media for use in storing data, and multiple automated robotic devices for use in retrieving data storage media from the cells. An engager is operatively connected to a first robotic device, and a receptacle adapted to receive the engager is formed in a second robotic device. When the second automated robotic device becomes inoperable, the first robotic devices is driven to a position near the second robotic device so that the engager is received by the receptacle and the first robotic device is operable to drive the second robotic device to a recovery location.
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