Patent · US Expired

Automatic library for data storage tape cartridges

US6865046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateNov 8, 2001
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 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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