公开(公告)号：US20170301374A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15099726

申请日：2016-04-15

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Lance W. Curtis

IPC: G11B33/04

CPC classification number: G11B33/04 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/6835

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed to ensure positive latching of tape cartridges in tape library magazines. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a tape library defining a channel to receive a tape library magazine accommodating one or more tape cartridges. A protruding member is provided within the channel to urge the one or more tape cartridges into the tape library magazine as the tape library magazine slides into the channel. The protruding member may include a cam-like member, an arm, a roller, or other suitable structures to urge the one or more tape cartridges into the tape library magazine. The protruding member ensures engagement of a latching mechanism configured to retain the one or more tape cartridges within the tape library magazine. A corresponding system and method are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170278535A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15464625

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: NEC Platforms, Ltd.

Inventor： Kazushi SATOU ,  Shin SATOU

IPC: G11B15/675 ,  G11B5/008

CPC classification number: G11B15/67507 ,  G11B5/00813 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225

Abstract: A library device includes: a housing for accommodating a magazine to be able to be put in and out, wherein the magazine has slots for accommodating recording medium cartridges to be able to be put in and out; an accessor for conveying the recording medium cartridge ejected from the slot to the magnetic tape drive; and a cartridge jump-out preventing mechanism for preventing the recording medium cartridge from jumping out to a moving path of the accessor. The cartridge jump-out preventing mechanism includes: an elastic pushing mechanism which can push the recording medium cartridge into the slot by using an elastic force when the magazine is inserted into the housing; and a latch mechanism which can hold the recording medium cartridge so that the recording medium cartridge does not jump out of the slot when the recording medium cartridge is completely accommodated in the slot.

公开(公告)号：US20140313875A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14321340

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED

Inventor： Ichirou SAKUMA

IPC: G11B17/04

CPC classification number: G11B17/0408 ,  G11B15/6815 ,  G11B15/6825

Abstract: A medium processing apparatus includes a magazine including a plurality of storage units each of which stores the storage medium, the adjacent storage units being connected by a hinge member so that each of the storage units rotates on a shaft, a curved conveyance path that guides the magazine, a conveying unit that conveys the magazine along the conveyance path, and a medium moving unit that moves the storage medium between the storage unit of the conveyed magazine and the processing unit, and thus space saving is achieved.

Abstract translation: 一种介质处理装置，包括一个盒子，该盒子包括多个存储单元，每个存储单元存储存储介质，相邻的存储单元由铰链构件连接，使得每个存储单元在轴上旋转;弯曲传送路径， 盒，沿着输送路径传送料盒的输送单元和将存储介质移动到所输送的料斗的存储单元与处理单元之间的介质移动单元，从而实现节省空间。

公开(公告)号：US20110134744A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US13028797

申请日：2011-02-16

Applicant: Kohjiro HASHIMOTO

Inventor： Kohjiro HASHIMOTO

IPC: G11B17/04

CPC classification number: G11B15/68 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B17/225

Abstract: A library apparatus includes a storage shelf including a first movable shelf and a second movable shelf each having a plurality of rows and columns of cells in which storage mediums are to be stored, a drive unit being disposed such that a direction of access to the drive unit for inserting/ejecting of one of the storage mediums is the same as a direction of access to the storage shelf, a conveyor for conveying one of the storage mediums between the storage shelf and the drive unit, and a movement control unit for controlling to lift a specific row of cells of the first movable shelf to produce a space and to move horizontally a specific row of cells of the second movable shelf to a position in the space accessible by the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 图书馆装置包括：存储架，包括第一可移动搁架和第二可移动搁架，每个第一可移动搁架均具有要存储存储介质的多个单元格列和列;驱动单元，其布置成使得访问驱动器的方向 用于插入/排出一个存储介质的单元与存储架的访问方向相同，用于在存储架和驱动单元之间传送存储介质之一的传送器，以及用于控制 提起第一可移动搁架的特定行单元以产生空间并且将第二可移动搁架的特定行单元水平移动到可由输送机接近的空间中的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070279798A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11749247

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Katsuhiro HASHIMOTO ,  Keisuke HORII ,  Shinji MUTA

Inventor： Katsuhiro HASHIMOTO ,  Keisuke HORII ,  Shinji MUTA

IPC: G11B15/00 ,  G11B5/008

CPC classification number: G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/66 ,  G11B15/6656

Abstract: A magnetic tape recording/reproducing apparatus is disclosed that selectively loads a first tape cassette accommodating a first magnetic tape or a second tape cassette accommodating a second magnetic tape having a width greater than the width of the first tape. The apparatus includes a rotating drum unit including a lower stationary drum and an upper rotating drum, and a loading mechanism that, if the first tape cassette is loaded, pulls the first magnetic tape out of the first tape cassette and winds it onto the rotating drum unit through a first winding angle so as to form a first tape path and, if the second tape cassette is loaded, pulls the second magnetic tape out of the second tape cassette and winds it onto the rotating drum unit through a second winding angle greater than the first winding angle so as to form a second tape path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种磁带记录/再现装置，其选择性地加载容纳第一磁带的第一磁带或者容纳宽度大于第一磁带宽度的第二磁带的第二磁带。 该装置包括一个旋转的滚筒单元，它包括一个下固定滚筒和一个上旋转的滚筒，以及一个装载机构，如果第一个带盒被装载，第一个磁带将第一个磁带拉出第一个磁带盒并将其卷绕到旋转滚筒上 单元通过第一卷绕角度以形成第一带路径，并且如果第二带盒被装载，则将第二磁带拉出第二带盒并且通过大于第二带盒的第二卷绕角度将其卷绕到旋转的滚筒单元上 第一卷绕角度以形成第二带路径。

公开(公告)号：US07292405B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US10904535

申请日：2004-11-15

Applicant: Clark D. Brace ,  Eric A. Rinard ,  Gregory S. Rinard ,  Brian A. Ruff

Inventor： Clark D. Brace ,  Eric A. Rinard ,  Gregory S. Rinard ,  Brian A. Ruff

IPC: G11B17/22 ,  G11B15/68

CPC classification number: G11B23/0236 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B17/225 ,  G11B23/08785 ,  G11B33/1446

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US07039924B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10374884

申请日：2003-02-24

Applicant: Brian Gerard Goodman ,  Michael Philip McIntosh ,  Aaron Lyle Herring ,  Raymond Yardy

Inventor： Brian Gerard Goodman ,  Michael Philip McIntosh ,  Aaron Lyle Herring ,  Raymond Yardy

IPC: G11B17/03

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2220/2512 ,  G11B2220/2516 ,  G11B2220/2525 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90

Abstract: A portable canister for upgrading, converting, or servicing an automated data storage library includes an assembly with cartridge cells. The portable canister is mounted within a data storage drive compartment, and/or another slot within the automated data storage library. The storage capacity of the library may be increased by adding portable storage canisters. When occupying a data storage drive slot, the portable storage canister may be removed and replaced with a data storage drive. Dual accessor library expansion may be simplified by using the portable canister as a test canister in the service bay of the library. Any library frame or storage module may become the service bay simply by inserting a test canister into the frame or storage module. This eliminates the need to shut down the library and reconfigure the frames to relocate the service bay.

Abstract translation: 用于升级，转换或维修自动数据存储库的便携式罐包括具有盒式单元的组件。 便携式罐安装在数据存储驱动器隔间内，和/或自动数据存储库内的另一个槽。 可以通过添加便携式存储罐来增加库的存储容量。 当占用数据存储驱动器插槽时，便携式存储罐可以被移除并被数据存储驱动器替换。 通过在库的服务托架中使用便携式罐作为测试罐，可以简化双访问库扩展。 任何库框架或存储模块可以通过将测试罐插入框架或存储模块中而成为服务托架。 这不需要关闭库并重新配置框架来重新定位服务托架。

公开(公告)号：US07004343B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10347696

申请日：2003-01-22

Applicant: Kazuo Hiraguchi

Inventor： Kazuo Hiraguchi

IPC: B65D6/28

CPC classification number: G11B23/107 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B15/6835

Abstract: A case for a recording tape cartridge is formed by joining an upper case and a lower case via mutual peripheral walls. A blocking piece, which is disposed to extend along the peripheral wall of the upper case serving as a cover, is inserted into a recess, which is disposed in the lower case serving as a base and opens upward and sideward, and a portion of the recess is blocked off by the blocking piece, whereby an engagement hole is formed that is positioned lower than a parting line (PL) and opens only sideward. According to the invention, it is possible to form a recess that opens only toward the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the base of the case, without disposing undercuts in the base.

Abstract translation: 记录带盒的壳体通过相互的周壁连接上壳体和下壳体而形成。 被设置为沿着用作盖的上壳体的周壁延伸的阻挡件插入到作为基座的下壳体中设置并且向上和向外打开的凹部中， 通过阻挡件阻挡凹部，由此形成位于比分型线（PL）低的接合孔，仅向侧开口。 根据本发明，可以形成仅在壳体的基部的周壁的外表面开口但不在基部中设置底切的凹部。

公开(公告)号：US06865053B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10341204

申请日：2003-01-13

Applicant: Erik E. Bengds ,  Kamal Emile Dimitri ,  Jerry Walter Hammar ,  Wayne Alan McKinley

Inventor： Erik E. Bengds ,  Kamal Emile Dimitri ,  Jerry Walter Hammar ,  Wayne Alan McKinley

IPC: G11B15/68

CPC classification number: G11B15/6835 ,  G11B15/6825

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning a picker in an automated media library includes a removable cleaning cartridge. The cleaning cartridge contains cleaning tape that is automatically advanced. The cleaning cartridge has a window through which access to the cleaning tape is provided. The picker has rollers that must be periodically cleaned of debris. The picker is aligned with a designated cleaning bin and one of the rollers is placed in contact with the cleaning tape. The roller then wipes against the cleaning tape. After the roller is cleaned, the cleaning tape advances so that a clean, unused portion of the cleaning tape is available through the window. The cleaning cartridge is extracted from the bin so that another roller can be cleaned. After each roller is cleaned, the cleaning cartridge is returned to the bin, and the picker returns to picking and placing media cartridges until another cleaning operation is required.

Abstract translation: 用于在自动媒体库中清洁拾取器的清洁系统包括可拆卸的清洁带。 清洁带包含自动进纸的清洁带。 清洁带具有通过其提供对清洁带的访问的窗口。 拾取器具有必须定期清洁碎片的滚子。 拾取器与指定的清洁箱对准，其中一个辊与清洁带接触。 然后将滚筒擦拭在清洁带上。 在清洁辊子之后，清洁带前进，使清洁带的干净，未使用的部分通过窗口可用。 清洁带从箱中取出，以便清洁另一个辊。 清洁每个滚筒后，将清洁带还原到料仓，并且拾取器返回到拾取和放置介质盒，直至需要进行另一个清洁操作。

公开(公告)号：US20040105187A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：US10604125

申请日：2003-06-26

Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Jennifer L. Woodruff ,  Clark D. Brace ,  Ronald M. Permut ,  David W. Roecker ,  Lee A. Sutherland

IPC: G11B015/68

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/6825 ,  G11B17/221

Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.