Patent ID: 6236530
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A data cartridge library comprising:a library frame;a magazine mounted to the frame for defining at least one cell for accommodating a data cartridge;a drive assembly for transducing information relative to storage media of the data cartridge when the data cartridge is inserted into the drive assembly;a cartridge transport assembly for selectively transporting the data cartridge between the drive assembly and the magazine, the cartridge transport assembly comprising:a carriage first section;a carriage second section which is translatable relative to the carriage first section;a pair of cartridge engagement arms mounted to one of the carriage first section and the carriage second section for selectively engaging and releasing the data cartridge;a motor mounted to one of the carriage first section and the carriage second section which serves both to actuate the pair of cartridge engagement arms and translation of the carriage second section in a direction toward and away from the magazine;wherein the cartridge transport assembly is pivotally mounted on the drive assembly at a pivot axis.