Abstract:
A data storage disk cartridge library system includes a rack having an array of bays, at least some housing disk media cartridges and/or media drives, and a pair of horizontal and vertical guide rails bordering each bay. A media transport robot includes fixed-position drive wheels at each corner for driving the robot along the guide rails, and pivoting guide wheels corresponding to each drive wheel for guiding the drive wheel horizontally along a horizontal guide rail and vertically along a vertical guide rail. With each guide wheel coupled with a horizontal guide rail the robot can travel horizontally on the rack, and with each guide wheel coupled with a vertical guide rail the robot can travel vertically on the rack. Electrical power can be supplied to the robot via the guide rails, and gear portions of the wheels mechanically interface with a mechanical portion of the guide rails.
Abstract:
The present disclosure discloses a quick detachable hard disk bracket. When the cross beam hinging rod and the enclosure frame driving rod rotate upwards or downwards, the enclosure frame is driven to transversely move opposite to the cross beam. The locking hook is slidably assembled at the cross beam in a transverse direction. The locking hook is hinged with a hook driving rod. When the cross beam hinging rod and the enclosure frame driving rod rotate upwards or downwards, the locking hook is driven to transversely move opposite to the cross beam. When the cross beam hinging rod and the enclosure frame driving rod rotate downwards, the locking hook and the enclosure frame move in opposite directions respectively, and the locking hook and the enclosure frame move out of the two ends of the cross beam respectively.
Abstract:
A holder or rack for storing and displaying a plurality of flat box-shaped articles in a substantially vertical and mutual parallel arrangement, comprising at least two mutual parallel and laterally extending rigid beams spaced one above the other in the vertical direction by at least one rigid spacer member, the upper of the beams has a downward extending flange portion providing an upper abutment stop and the lower of the beams has an upward extending flange portion providing a lower abutment stop, each of the beams has on its front side a substantially horizontal and laterally extending projection defining a vertical gap between itself and the other projection, the lower horizontal projection has a substantially smooth and planar horizontal top surface defining a support ledge and the upper horizontal projection has an underside provided with a laterally extending groove adapted to receive and retain an elongated rubber-elastic member having in cross section a wedge-shaped lip portion projecting substantially vertical downwards from the underside of the upper horizontal projection when inserted and retained in the groove so as to form a grip or barb, which holder is characterized in that the at least one rigid spacer member is provided with a member for adjusting the vertical distance between the upper and lower horizontal projections.
Abstract:
This invention is a new and innovative means for storing typical media cases such as CD(s) or DVD(s) in a uniquely shaped slot. Said invention also incorporates features that allows user to interlock, clip together, and display plastic trays on a wall or table top in order to create a variable and expandable storage system that best suits their mounting, installation, and displaying needs.
Abstract:
A method and system for storing audio, video or computer data media is described. In one implementation, a storage system has a support structure with a first rail and a second rail that are oriented substantially parallel to one another, a carrier having a first attachment member, a second attachment member, a first channel and a second channel. The first rail engages the carrier at the first channel and the second rail engages the carrier at the second channel. Also, a plurality of sleeves are included, in which each sleeve comprises an edge having a first cutout and a second cutout, wherein the first attachment member engages each of the sleeves at the first cutouts of their respective edges, and wherein the second attachment member engages each of the sleeves at the second cutouts of their respective edges.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a multimedia storage support for receiving and holding CDs and DVDs as such as well as pockets containing CDs or DVDs and casings containing CDs or DVDs whatever be the size of these pockets and casing. This support in the form of a single piece having at least one storage opening provided with two opposite side walls and two opposite ends, each opening being also provided with a retractable fixation system consisting of deformable tongues. Each opening is further provided with recesses in at least of its opposite ends to receive and hold a CD or DVD or alternatively a pocket or a casing containing the same. The support may also be provided with holes and slots positioned in such manner as to facilitate its fixation to a holding structure. Advantageously also, the support may have lateral sides that are provided with tongues and grooves devised to allow fixation of the support to an adjacent support of the same shape, for the purpose of connecting several supports side by side and thus increasing the storage space.
Abstract:
The present invention is a system for attaching rigid holders together to form stacks of rigid holders. The present invention relates particularly to stacks of one or more rigid holders for containers holding compact discs and DVDs. The attachment system of the present invention allows for simple and efficient connection between individual rigid holders. Mechanical binding clips are inserted into cutouts on the spine region of rigid holders. The binding clips are flexed to fit within an opening and then un-flexed to lock the rigid holders and binding clips together. Male and female details allow for a secure hold. Extensions within the cutouts have barbs that fit over parts of the binding clips.
Abstract:
A modular storage device includes a housing having a plurality of compartments, and a disc holder disposed in each compartment. The disc holder includes a pair of substantially parallel plate members which are spaced apart from each other. The plate members include confronting faces, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs which project from the confronting faces in opposite directions and which are aligned along directions transverse to the confronting faces. The disc holder is removable from the compartments.
Abstract:
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.