Patent ID: 6421306
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A picker for extracting a data cartridge from a storage location, comprising:a sleeve; a thumb, adapted for movement relative to the sleeve; a finger mounted on the thumb; a post on the finger; a first track in the sleeve, the first track adapted to receive the post, wherein when the post is in the first track, the finger is positioned to grip the data cartridge; a second track in the sleeve, the second track adapted to receive the post, wherein when the post is in the second track, the finger is positioned to release the data cartridge; and a gate, spring loaded between the first track and the second track, wherein when the post is in the first track and the thumb is moved to a first predetermined position, the post deflects the gate, enabling the post to move past the gate into the second track, even when no data cartridge is being gripped.