Patent ID: 7480118
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A picker mechanism for loading and unloading a data cartridge for a read/write drive device that reads and writes data onto a data cartridge, the picker mechanism also for loading and unloading a data cartridge from a data cartridge retaining cell; wherein the picker mechanism is in an enviromnent having a plurality of data cartridge retaining cells, each for housing a data cartridge, the plurality of cells arrayed specifically in a magazine, wherein the picker mechanism transfers a data cartridge from a preselected cell in the magazine to the drive device, and vice versa; the picker mechanism comprising: a data cartridge feeding and ejection section including a picker arm immovably attached on one side of the feeding and ejection section; a base for supporting the picker mechanism, upon which the data cartridge feeding and ejection section is rotatably mounted; and means for moving said feeding and ejection section to draw said feeding and ejection section into said picker mechanism with said picker arm held in a fixed manner in a notch formed on a side of each of said data cartridges during the moving of said feeding and ejection section, wherein the data cartridge feeding and ejection section is configured to feed or eject a data cartridge at a selected location after the cartridge feeding and ejection section has rotated a desirable angle.