Multi-function locking mechanism for a multi-celled data cassette
magazine
    3.
    发明授权
    Multi-function locking mechanism for a multi-celled data cassette magazine 失效
    用于多单元数据盒式存储盒的多功能锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US5537268A

    公开(公告)日:1996-07-16

    申请号:US338838

    申请日:1994-11-14

    IPC分类号: G11B15/68 G11B17/22 G11B17/28

    CPC分类号: G11B15/6825 G11B17/225

    摘要: A pass-thru cassette magazine performs several functions beyond vertically holding a plurality of data cassettes in a position randomly accessible to a data storage subsystem picker assembly, including locking the data cassettes within corresponding storage cells in either an import or export position when the magazine is not interfaced to the storage subsystem (that is during handling by an operator). The "locked" position indicates that a data cassette cannot be removed from the magazine without a force of approximately one kilogram or greater. When a magazine is interfaced to the storage subsystem, the magazine is interlocked thereto such that the magazine cannot be removed without releasing the interlock. While the magazine is interlocked, the lock on the data cassettes is disabled so that the data cassettes can be freely picked by the picker assembly or removed or inserted by an operator. If a data cassette is in a position other than import or export, a potential problem exists and the interlock mechanism release is disabled thus requiring all data cassettes to be properly positioned before the magazine could be removed from the storage subsystem.

    摘要翻译: 通过盒式磁带盒执行若干功能,不仅在数据存储子系统选择器组件可随机访问的位置上垂直地保持多个数据盒,包括将数据盒锁定在导入或导出位置的相应存储单元内, 不连接到存储子系统(即由操作员处理)。 “锁定”位置表示数据盒不能在没有大约一公斤或更大的力的情况下从盒中取出。 当杂志与存储子系统接口时,盒子与其互锁,使得在不释放互锁的情况下,盒不能被移除。 当杂志互锁时,数据盒上的锁定被禁用,使得数据盒可以由拾取器组件自由地拾取,或由操作者移除或插入。 如果数据磁带处于导入或导出以外的位置,则存在潜在的问题,并且互锁机制释放被禁用,因此在从存储子系统移除磁带盒之前要求所有数据磁带都被正确定位。

    Tape reel with brake and dust shield
    4.
    发明授权
    Tape reel with brake and dust shield 失效
    磁带卷盘带制动器和防尘罩

    公开(公告)号:US5297754A

    公开(公告)日:1994-03-29

    申请号:US902094

    申请日:1992-06-22

    CPC分类号: G11B23/087 G11B23/037

    摘要: A tape reel brake which is mounted in a well in the top of a tape reel hub. The well is inside the tape bearing surface of the hub. The brake is mounted to be compliantly biased away from the base of the well. The hub is seated against a first inside surface of a tape cartridge housing. The hub and brake are seated in the tape cartridge such that teeth on the periphery of the brake are biased against the opposite inside surface of the cartridge housing about the periphery of an opening therein. The biasing of the brake against the opposite inside surface both prevents the rotation of the reel and shields out dust when the tape cartridge is removed from a tape drive. To rotate the reel, a tape drive clutch enters the opening in the opposite inside surface and depresses the brake into the well to mate with a smaller diameter portion of the hub or a recessed portion of the brake. The hub is always maintained on the inside surface of the housing, thereby eliminating lateral motion which could disrupt the tape path.

    摘要翻译: 磁带盘式制动器,其安装在磁带盘毂的顶部的井中。 井在轮毂的带轴承表面内。 制动器被安装成顺从地偏离井的底部。 轮毂位于带盒壳体的第一内表面上。 轮毂和制动器位于带盒中,使得制动器周边上的齿偏压在盒壳体的相对的内表面周围的开口周边。 制动器抵靠相对的内表面的偏压防止了当磁带从磁带驱动器上移除时,磁带盘的转动和屏蔽灰尘。 为了旋转卷轴,带驱动离合器进入相对内表面的开口,并将制动器压入井中,以与轮毂的较小直径部分或制动器的凹陷部分配合。 轮毂总是保持在壳体的内表面上,从而消除可能破坏带路径的横向运动。

    Tape path having implicit squeeze bearing
    5.
    发明授权
    Tape path having implicit squeeze bearing 失效
    磁带路径具有隐式挤压轴承

    公开(公告)号:US5284308A

    公开(公告)日:1994-02-08

    申请号:US908608

    申请日:1992-06-29

    摘要: A tape path having an implicit squeeze bearing. In such a tape path, one end of the tape is wound upon a first reel, the tape extends around one or more guides, briefly comes into close proximity with itself at the outer wrap of the tape wound upon the first reel, and is wound upon a second reel. By coming within close proximity with itself, the tape forms an implicit squeeze bearing which damps tape tension variation, inhibits the transmission of vibrations from one reel to the other, and eliminates the entrapment of entrained air without any additional rollers or other components. The tape path is suitable for use in a peripheral storage device, such as a magnetic tape drive, and is compatible with a variety of tape cartridge configurations.

    摘要翻译: 具有隐式挤压轴承的磁带路径。 在这种磁带路径中,磁带的一端被卷绕在第一卷轴上,磁带围绕一个或多个导向件延伸,在卷绕在第一卷轴上的磁带的外部卷绕件上短暂地与其自身紧密接合,并且被卷绕 在第二个卷轴上。 通过与其紧密接近,带形成隐性挤压轴承,其阻止带张力变化,抑制振动从一个卷轴传递到另一个卷轴,并且消除夹带的空气而没有任何附加的辊或其它部件。 磁带路径适用于诸如磁带驱动器的外围存储设备,并且与各种带盒配置兼容。

    Machine and human readable label
    6.
    发明授权
    Machine and human readable label 失效
    机器和人类可读标签

    公开(公告)号:US5581073A

    公开(公告)日:1996-12-03

    申请号:US503839

    申请日:1995-07-18

    摘要: The present invention provides machine and human readable information for a data cartridge or other item to be stored. In one embodiment, a label, on which human readable information is printed or similarly marked, is applied to cover an indicator area of the cartridge. The indicator area of the cartridge has recesses formed therein; corresponding positions on the indicator area of the label overlay the recesses and be either open or closed. An open position allows a mechanical, spring-loaded finger on a data drive to engage the exposed recess and activate or deactivate a connected switch. Information, matching the printed human readable information, can thus be encoded in the label and machine read by the data drive.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供用于要存储的数据盒或其他物品的机器和人可读信息。 在一个实施例中,应用印刷了人类可读信息或类似标记的标签以覆盖盒的指示器区域。 盒的指示器区域形成在其中; 标签的指示器区域上的对应位置覆盖凹槽,并且打开或关闭。 打开位置允许数据驱动器上的机械弹簧加载手指接合暴露的凹槽,并激活或禁用连接的开关。 因此,可以将与印刷的人类可读信息相匹配的信息编码在由数据驱动器读取的标签和机器中。

    Compliant tape guide
    7.
    发明授权
    Compliant tape guide 失效
    符合磁带指南

    公开(公告)号:US5519562A

    公开(公告)日:1996-05-21

    申请号:US405418

    申请日:1995-03-15

    IPC分类号: G11B23/087 G11B15/60

    CPC分类号: G11B23/08757

    摘要: A compliant tape guide in a tape cartridge loads edge of a tape with an optimum pressure and a minimum of vibration by a series of compliant spring arms which transmit a guiding load to the edge through a flexible metal foil. The metal foil contacts the tape over a specified arc length in which the tape is supported by a curved guide bearing.

    摘要翻译: 带盒中的柔性带引导件通过一系列柔性弹簧臂装载具有最佳压力和最小振动的带的边缘,该柔性弹簧臂通过柔性金属箔将引导载荷传递到边缘。 金属箔在指定的弧长度上接触带,其中带由弯曲的导向轴承支撑。

    Machine and human readable label for data cartridge
    8.
    发明授权
    Machine and human readable label for data cartridge 失效
    数据墨盒的机器和人体可读标签

    公开(公告)号:US5484055A

    公开(公告)日:1996-01-16

    申请号:US228533

    申请日:1994-04-15

    摘要: The present invention provides machine and human readable information for a data cartridge or other item to be stored. In one embodiment, a label, on which human readable information is printed or similarly marked, is applied to cover an indicator area of the cartridge. The indicator area of the cartridge has recesses formed therein; corresponding positions on the indicator area of the label overlay the recesses and be either open or closed. An open position allows a mechanical, spring-loaded finger on a data drive to engage the exposed recess and activate or deactivate a connected switch. Information, matching the printed human readable information, can thus be encoded in the label and machine read by the data drive.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供用于要存储的数据盒或其他物品的机器和人可读信息。 在一个实施例中,应用印刷了人类可读信息或类似标记的标签以覆盖盒的指示器区域。 盒的指示器区域形成在其中; 标签的指示器区域上的对应位置覆盖凹槽,并且打开或关闭。 打开位置允许数据驱动器上的机械弹簧加载手指接合暴露的凹槽,并激活或禁用连接的开关。 因此,可以将与印刷的人类可读信息相匹配的信息编码在由数据驱动器读取的标签和机器中。