Patent ID: 7369353
Filing Date: 2008-05-06
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A tape cartridge transport assembly for moving a tape cartridge between a first library and a second library, the transport assembly comprising: a guide arrangement disposable between the first and second libraries; a cartridge carrier that is moveable along the guide arrangement, the cartridge carrier including a carrier body having an opening for receiving the tape cartridge, and a retention device associated with the carrier body, the retention device being engageable with the tape cartridge for retaining the tape cartridge in the carrier body as the cartridge carrier moves along the guide arrangement; and a drive mechanism associated with the cartridge carrier for automatically moving the cartridge carrier along the guide arrangement; wherein the carrier body is configured to receive the tape cartridge such that a front surface of the tape cartridge faces outwardly when the tape cartridge is received in the carrier body, and the retention device is configured to engage the front surface of the tape cartridge.