Patent ID: 6404585
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A cartridge handling system for storing and accessing at least one data cartridge, comprising:a frame defining at least one curvilinear cartridge access side; a curvilinear guide member mounted to said frame so that substantially all points along said curvilinear guide member are positioned an equal spaced distance from the curvilinear cartridge access side defined by said frame; a cartridge access device having a cartridge access end, said cartridge access device engaging said curvilinear guide member so that the cartridge access end of said cartridge access device is positioned adjacent the curvilinear cartridge access side defined by said frame at substantially all positions along said curvilinear guide member; and an actuator system operatively associated with said cartridge access device for moving said cartridge access device along said curvilinear guide member.