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Data storage cartridge with non-tape storage medium and electrical targets

US7548418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2006
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B25/043
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage cartridge includes housing, a hard drive, and a connection assembly. The hard drive is stored within the housing and includes a non-tape storage medium and an electrical data connector configured to provide access to the non-tape storage medium. The electrical data connector includes a first number of connection terminals. The connection assembly is positioned within the housing and is coupled with each of the connection terminals of the electrical data connector. The connection assembly includes a second number of electrical targets spaced from and in electrical communication with the electrical data connector wherein the first number is greater than the second number. The electrical targets provide an interface for externally accessing the storage medium via the connection assembly and the electrical data connector.

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