公开(公告)号：US20070103810A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11608533

申请日：2006-12-08

申请人： Matthew Starr ,  Christian Curtis ,  Ray Heineman

发明人： Matthew Starr ,  Christian Curtis ,  Ray Heineman

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： Described herein is a mobile data storage magazine for interacting with a docking station. The magazine can include a magazine frame containing a plurality of operatively interconnected disk drives, a first contact element associated with the magazine frame capable of conducting electrical power to at least one of the plurality of disk drives when engaged with a second contact element associated with the docking station wherein the first and second contact elements are adapted to cooperate in a non male/female relationship. The magazine can further comprise a first communication element capable of conducting data between at least one of the plurality of disk drives and the docking station when the first communication element is operatively linked to a second communication element associated with the docking station.

摘要翻译： 这里描述的是用于与对接站相互作用的移动数据存储杂志。 该杂志可以包括包含多个可操作地互连的盘驱动器的杂志框架，与盒匣框架相关联的第一接触元件，当与与第二接触元件相关联的第二接触元件接合时，能够向多个盘驱动器中的至少一个传导电力 对接站，其中第一和第二接触元件适于以非公/母关系协作。 当第一通信元件可操作地连接到与对接站相关联的第二通信元件时，该杂志还可以包括能够在多个盘驱动器和坞站中的至少一个之间进行数据的第一通信元件。

公开(公告)号：US20050057847A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：US10605222

申请日：2003-09-16

申请人： Karl Armagost ,  Clark Brace ,  Marek Christer ,  Christian Curtis ,  Neal Downey ,  Samuel Guleff ,  Ray Heineman ,  Peter Kumpon ,  Ronald Permut ,  Christopher Pollard ,  David Roecker ,  Matthew Starr ,  Lee Sutherland ,  Nathan Thompson ,  Edwin Wadsworth ,  Jennifer Woodruff

发明人： Karl Armagost ,  Clark Brace ,  Marek Christer ,  Christian Curtis ,  Neal Downey ,  Samuel Guleff ,  Ray Heineman ,  Peter Kumpon ,  Ronald Permut ,  Christopher Pollard ,  David Roecker ,  Matthew Starr ,  Lee Sutherland ,  Nathan Thompson ,  Edwin Wadsworth ,  Jennifer Woodruff

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： The present invention provides a magazine-based library that is capable of operating on a magazine data storage element comprised of a plurality of hard disk drives and an interface that allows data to be transferred between the hard disk drives and a host computer. One embodiment of the library comprises a plurality of shelves that are each capable of supporting at least one magazine data storage element, one or more drives, and a magazine transport that is capable of moving a magazine data storage element between any one of the shelves and any one of the drives. The present invention also provides a magazine data storage element drive that is capable of being used in stand-alone mode, i.e., outside of a magazine-based library.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种能够在由多个硬盘驱动器组成的盒式数据存储元件和允许数据在硬盘驱动器与主机之间传送的接口的基础上的库基库。 图书馆的一个实施例包括多个搁架，每个搁架各自能够支撑至少一个杂志数据存储元件，一个或多个驱动器以及能够将盒子数据存储元件移动到任何一个货架和 任何一个驱动器。 本发明还提供一种能够以独立模式使用的仓库数据存储元件驱动器，即在基于库的库外部。

公开(公告)号：US20070115582A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11626253

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： Karl Armagost ,  Edwin Wadsworth ,  Neal Downey ,  Christian Curtis ,  Matthew Starr ,  Ray Heineman

发明人： Karl Armagost ,  Edwin Wadsworth ,  Neal Downey ,  Christian Curtis ,  Matthew Starr ,  Ray Heineman

IPC分类号： G11B15/68

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： An operator alterable space is described, for use with a data storage library. The library has a frame substantially defines an interior environment and is exposed to an exterior environment. The operator alterable space is adapted to accommodate either a drive module that is capable of storing data to a magazine storage element or a shelf module capable of accommodating at least the magazine storage element whereby the magazine storage element can be disposed in the shelf module. The operator alterable space is accessible from the exterior environment for installing either the shelf module or the drive module via an opening in the frame. The operator alterable space is also accessible to a magazine transport from the interior environment, wherein the magazine transport is capable of moving the magazine storage element to the operator alterable space.

摘要翻译： 描述了一个操作员可变空间，用于数据存储库。 图书馆具有框架基本上限定了内部环境并暴露于外部环境。 操作员可变空间适于容纳能够将数据存储到仓库存储元件的驱动模块或能够容纳至少仓库存储元件的搁架模块，从而仓库存储元件可以布置在货架模块中。 操作员可更换的空间可从外部环境访问，用于通过框架中的开口安装货架模块或驱动模块。 操作员可变空间也可以从内部环境进入仓库运输，其中仓库运输能够将仓库存储元件移动到操作员可变空间。

公开(公告)号：US20060134997A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11019911

申请日：2004-12-22

申请人： Christian Curtis ,  Matthew Starr ,  Walter Wong ,  Ray Heineman

发明人： Christian Curtis ,  Matthew Starr ,  Walter Wong ,  Ray Heineman

IPC分类号： H01R13/24

CPC分类号： G11B33/126 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/641

摘要： Disclosed is a method and apparatus for an alignment system for use in a data storage system for enabling numerous contact cycles between two surfaces in a robust manner. The system includes a first and a second surface each having at least two contact zones. Each of the contact zones comprise either a conductive spring or a conductive pad. Each of the conductive springs is adapted to engage a corresponding conductive pad, wherein the engaging location on the pad is substantially flat, to form at least one closed circuit when the first and the second surfaces are aligned and are in contact. A continuity confirmation device can further be used to confirm the closed circuit.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在数据存储系统中使用的对准系统的方法和装置，用于以坚固的方式实现两个表面之间的许多接触循环。 该系统包括具有至少两个接触区域的第一和第二表面。 每个接触区域包括导电弹簧或导电垫片。 每个导电弹簧适于接合相应的导电焊盘，其中焊盘上的接合位置基本上是平的，以在第一和第二表面对准并且接触时形成至少一个闭合电路。 连续性确认装置可进一步用于确认闭路。