Patent ID: 6088305
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
In a frame assembly for a data storage and retrieval system having a plurality of cartridges on which data is stored and at least one drive for transcribing data on the cartridges: a backplane having a generally planar front surface, a plurality of spaced apart divider plates projecting in a forward direction from the front surface of the backplane, a plurality of crossbars extending across the front portions of the divider plates and defining with the divider plates a plurality of cartridge cells and drive locations, the crossbars extending in front of the divider plates, guide blocks defining slots for the cartridges projecting in the forward direction from the front surface of the backplane adjacent to the crossbars on opposite sides of the cartridge cells, bezel strips extending along the front portions of the crossbars and having slots in the rear sides thereof in which the front portions of the crossbars and the guide blocks are received, a bezel plate extending across one of the drive locations and having slots in the rear side thereof in which the front portions of crossbars on opposite sides of the drive location are received, and screws extending from the bezel strips and plate to the backplane for holding the assembly together.