Patent ID: 6027296
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A media handling unit for transporting a data cartridge from the exterior of a storage library to the interior of the storage library though a receiving slot in the storage library housing, the handling unit comprising:a door mechanism positioned adjacent the receiving slot including a movable closure plate movable between an open position and a closed position, the closed position being in front of the receiving slot so as to close the receiving slot, and the open position being adjacent to the receiving slot so as to allow the receiving slot to be open and unobstructed;a media carrier, separate and distinct from the door mechanism, movable between an access position, within the storage library, and adjacent to and aligned with the receiving slot, and a mounting position, within the storage library, and removed from the receiving slot, the media carrier having a receiving slot for receiving the media; anda single drive motor attached to the door mechanism and the media carrier to cause coordinated movement of both the door mechanism and the media carrier so as to receive storage media into the library.