Automatic library for data storage tape cartridges
US6865046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/6885
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automatic library for cartridges of a data storage tape comprises a magazine with a plurality of receivers for holding the cartridges. The magazine revolves on a closed path of revolution about at least one drive. The path of revolution of the magazine is non-circular and may have the shape of a rectangle with rounded-off corners. Thus, a low installation width of the library is provided.
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