Patent ID: 6064544
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A double frame library apparatus comprising first and second storage compartment frames each having a plurality of storage compartments for accommodating information media, respectively, wherein the first and second storage compartment frames are positioned on opposing sides of the double frame library apparatus, further comprising:a grasping member having a first member for grasping a first information medium and a second member for grasping a second information medium, wherein the first and second members are facing outwardly in opposite directions and facing the first and second storage compartment frames;a conveying member for conveying the grasping member to a position corresponding to a desired storage compartment of the first and second storage frame; anda direction reversing member for reversing the first member and the second member on the conveying member, wherein the direction reversing member maintains an upward orientation of an upward facing surface of the first and second information medium after reversing the first member and the second member on the conveying member.