Expandable magazine-based library
    2.
    发明授权
    Expandable magazine-based library 有权
    可扩展的基于杂志的图书馆

    公开(公告)号:US07446971B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-04

    申请号:US11779404

    申请日:2007-07-18

    IPC分类号: G11B5/00

    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。

    Data cartridge library
    3.
    发明授权
    Data cartridge library 有权
    数据盒式磁带库

    公开(公告)号:US06639751B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-28

    申请号:US09682800

    申请日:2001-10-19

    IPC分类号: G11B1568

    摘要: The present invention provides an architecture for a data cartridge library that has a high data density footprint, i.e., is capable of storing data cartridges such that the density of data stored per area of floor space is high. In one embodiment, the architecture includes a plurality of shelves with each shelf capable of holding at least one data cartridge drawer that holds cartridges such that the face of the cartridges stored therein are substantially parallel to a side of the library.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种具有高数据密度足迹的数据盒库的架构,即,能够存储数据盒,使得每个占地面积的面积存储的数据密度高。 在一个实施例中,该架构包括多个搁板,每个搁板能够保持至少一个数据盒式抽屉,该数据盒式抽屉保持盒,使得存储在其中的盒的面基本上平行于库的一侧。

    Data cartridge holder operable with a data cartridge library system
    4.
    发明授权
    Data cartridge holder operable with a data cartridge library system 有权
    数据盒式存储器可与数据盒式磁带库系统一起使用

    公开(公告)号:US07292405B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-06

    申请号:US10904535

    申请日:2004-11-15

    IPC分类号: G11B17/22 G11B15/68

    摘要: Disclosed is a data cartridge library system capable of using a data cartridge holder. The data cartridge holder comprises a bottom and side walls wherein the side walls are attached to the bottom wall at one end and form a terminal edge at another. The terminal edge defines an opening through which a plurality of data cartridges can be inserted and removed from the data cartridge holder. In one embodiment, the data cartridge holder can comprise at least a pair of hook-like structures on opposite sides of the data cartridge holder to engage a mounting structure in the data cartridge library. The data cartridge holder can further be adapted to be covered by a dust cover wherein the dust cover can be capable of engaging the data cartridge holder in a first and second position without impeding either the insertion or extraction of a data cartridge or the engagement with the mounting structure of the library.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种能够使用数据盒式存储器的数据盒式磁带库系统。 数据盒架包括底壁和侧壁,其中侧壁在一端附接到底壁并且在另一端处形成终端边缘。 端子边缘限定了一个开口,多个数据盒可以通过该开口从数据盒保持器插入和移除。 在一个实施例中,数据盒保持器可以包括在数据盒保持器的相对侧上的至少一对钩状结构,以接合数据盒库中的安装结构。 数据盒保持器可以进一步适于被防尘罩覆盖,其中防尘罩能够将数据盒保持器接合在第一和第二位置,而不妨碍数据盒的插入或拔出或与数据盒的接合 图书馆的安装结构。

    Data cartridge library operable with a multipiece magazine, drive bay, user interface, an entry/exit port, and universal electronics bay
    6.
    发明授权
    Data cartridge library operable with a multipiece magazine, drive bay, user interface, an entry/exit port, and universal electronics bay 有权
    数据盒式存储库可通过多部分杂志,驱动器托架,用户界面,入口/出口和通用电子设备托架操作

    公开(公告)号:US07119982B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-10

    申请号:US10708483

    申请日:2004-03-05

    IPC分类号: G11B15/68 G11B33/04 G11B33/12

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6835

    摘要: Disclosed is a data cartridge library operable with at least one data cartridge magazine, drive bay and universal electronics bay. The data cartridge library generally comprises a frame that defines an interior space wherein a multi piece-data cartridge magazine capable of holding a plurality of data cassettes, an adjustable drive bay for holding various form factor drives accessible by an operator through an opening in the drive bay to remove or insert drives, and a transport assembly for moving and inserting one of the data cartridges from a magazine to one of the drives, via a different opening in the drive bay, for data recording purposes can reside. The library can further comprise a user interface allowing a user to communicate with the library and an entry/exit port through which a magazine can be inserted/removed. The data cartridge library can also comprise a universal electronics bay, not comprised by the frame, which is capable of holding electronics other than a power supply.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种数据盒库,其可与至少一个数据盒式存储器,驱动器托架和通用电子设备托架一起使用。 数据盒式库通常包括限定内部空间的框架,其中能够保持多个数据盒的多件式数据盒式存储盒,可调节的驱动器托架,用于保持操作者可通过驱动器中的开口接近的各种形状因素驱动器 可以存在用于移动或插入驱动器的传送组件,以及用于通过驱动器托架中的不同开口将一个数据盒从匣盒移动并插入其中一个驱动器的传送组件,用于数据记录。 该库还可以包括允许用户与库通信的用户界面以及可以插入/移除杂志的入口/出口。 数据盒式存储库还可以包括不包括框架的通用电子架,其能够保持电源而不是电源。

    Data cartridge library system with particular cartridge holder configuration
    7.
    发明授权
    Data cartridge library system with particular cartridge holder configuration 有权
    具有特定墨盒支架配置的数据墨盒库系统

    公开(公告)号:US06819525B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-16

    申请号:US10248006

    申请日:2002-12-09

    IPC分类号: G11B1568

    摘要: A removable data cartridge holder that comprises a box-like structure for holding data cartridges and a dust cover that can be placed over the opening of the box-like structure when the holder is not in use and when the holder is in use, attached to the box-like structure. In another embodiment, an orientation structure that-prevents insertion of a data cartridge into the box-like holder if the cartridge is improperly oriented. Retention clips for preventing accidental dislodgement of a data cartridge located in the box-like structure are present in yet another embodiment.

    摘要翻译: 一种可移动数据盒保持器,其包括用于保持数据盒的盒状结构和防尘盖,当保持器不使用时,防尘罩可以放置在盒状结构的开口上,并且当保持器在使用时,附接到 盒状结构。 在另一个实施例中,一种取向结构 - 如果盒不正确地取向,则防止将数据盒插入盒状支架中。 在另一个实施例中存在用于防止位于盒状结构中的数据盒的意外移动的保持夹。

    Data cartridge library including a magazine, a picker, an elevator, and a grasper
    8.
    发明授权
    Data cartridge library including a magazine, a picker, an elevator, and a grasper 有权
    数据盒库包括杂志,拾取器,电梯和抓取器

    公开(公告)号:US07145747B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-05

    申请号:US10708480

    申请日:2004-03-05

    IPC分类号: G11B15/68

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6835

    摘要: Disclosed is a data cartridge picking apparatus for use with a data cartridge library generally comprising at least one drive, a plurality of data cartridges capable of being disposed in a magazine and a transport system comprising an elevator capable of moving the picking apparatus within the library. The picking apparatus is capable of grasping and withdrawing, via a pair of grasping members, a data cartridge in a linear motion from, for example, a data cartridge magazine. The grasping members are actuated to open and close via the rotation of a crank and cam system whereby a camming structure associated with the crank engages a cam follower over some portion of rotation of the crank causing the grasping members to open and disengages the cam follower over a different portion of rotation causing the grasping members to close. The crank is rotated by the linear motion of the picker.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种与数据盒库一起使用的数据盒拾取装置,其通常包括至少一个驱动器,能够设置在盒中的多个数据盒,以及包括能够移动图书馆内的拾取装置的电梯的传送系统。 拾取装置能够通过一对夹持构件以例如数据盒式存储器的线性运动来抓取和取出数据盒。 通过曲柄和凸轮系统的旋转来驱动把持构件打开和关闭,由此与曲柄相关联的凸轮结构在曲柄的某个旋转部分上与凸轮从动件接合,使得把持构件打开并使凸轮从动件脱离 旋转的不同部分使得把持部件关闭。 曲柄通过拾取器的直线运动旋转。

    Data cartridge library system
    9.
    发明授权
    Data cartridge library system 有权
    数据盒式磁带库系统

    公开(公告)号:US06493178B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-10

    申请号:US09423031

    申请日:2000-11-24

    IPC分类号: G11B1568

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a data cartridge library system that realizes a reduced cost by reducing the number of certain components, especially expensive components, that are needed to perform certain functions within the library. With respect to certain functions, a reduced cost is realized by using lower precision compenentry in combination with componentry that compensates for lower precision while still providing a reduced component cost with respect to a given function. In one embodiment of the invention, a data cartridge picker is provided that: (1) uses a single electro-mechanical device for the functions of grasping a data cartridge, retracting a grasped cartridge from a drive/storage location, inserting a grasped cartridge into a drive/storage location, and releasing a grasped cartridge once position in a desired location; (2) is capable of compensating for variations in cartridge positioning; (3) has a gripping mechanism that. moves in a sinusiodal manner; and (4) avoids the wear and tear associated with moving fully retracted gripper mechanism that is not holding a data cartridge from a fully retracted position to a position at which a cartridge can be retrieved. Another embodiment provides a elevator mechanism for moving the cartridge picker in which the guiding portion of the mechanism is also part of the portion of the mechanism that moves the cartridge picker.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种数据盒库系统,其通过减少在库内执行某些功能所需的某些组件的数量,特别是昂贵的组件来实现降低的成本。 关于某些功能,通过使用较低精度的组合与组件相结合来实现降低的成本,该组件补偿较低的精度,同时仍然相对于给定功能提供降低的组件成本。 在本发明的一个实施例中,提供了一种数据盒式拾取器:(1)使用单个机电装置来抓取数据盒,从驱动/存储位置缩回抓取的盒,将夹持的盒插入 驱动/存储位置,并且将所抓取的盒放置在期望位置的一次位置; (2)能够补偿墨盒定位的变化; (3)具有夹持机构。 以正弦方式移动; 和(4)避免与没有将数据盒从完全缩回位置保持到可以取出盒的位置的完全缩回的夹持机构移动相关联的磨损。 另一个实施例提供了一种用于移动盒式拾取器的升降机构,其中机构的引导部分也是移动盒式拾取器的机构部分的一部分。

    Tape cartridge holder with misinsertion prevention structure
    10.
    发明授权
    Tape cartridge holder with misinsertion prevention structure 失效
    带插入防止结构的磁带盒

    公开(公告)号:US06433954B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-13

    申请号:US09124579

    申请日:1998-07-29

    IPC分类号: G11B1568

    摘要: The present invention provides a data cartridge holder that is capable of accommodating a plurality of 8 mm tape cartridge. The holder includes retaining structure for engaging a discontinuity located between the door and the side of an 8 mm cartridge to retain the cartridge in the holder. Also included in the holder are orientation structure that inhibit the insertion of an incorrectly oriented 8 mm cartridge into the holder. The cartridge holder further includes a mounting structure that permits the holder to be removably mounted in a tape library. A dust cover is also provided that can be attached to the holder when, for example, the holder is mounted in a tape library and thereby prevent the dust cover from being lost or misplaced.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种能够容纳多个8mm带盒的数据盒保持器。 保持器包括用于接合位于门和8mm筒的侧面之间的不连续部的保持结构,以将盒保持在保持器中。 还包括在保持器中的取向结构,其阻止将不正确定向的8mm筒插入支架。 盒架还包括安装结构,其允许保持器可移除地安装在磁带库中。 还设有防尘罩,当例如将保持器安装在磁带库中时,可以将其附接到保持器,从而防止防尘罩丢失或放错。