Patent ID: 6122141
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A data storage cartridge retention system and data storage cartridge for use in a storage device, said data cartridge retention system comprising:a chassis, a linearly sliding lever coupled to said chassis and adapted to engage the removable cartridge and slide with said cartridge between a first and second position; and a flexible arm having a cartridge holding means coupled to a distal end thereof, said flexible arm being coupled to said slidable lever; andsaid data storage cartridge comprising:an outer shell comprising top and bottom planar surfaces, and front, back and two side peripheral edges, said front peripheral edge defining at least a partially arcuate shaped front portion of said outer shell;a disk-shaped medium disposed within said outer shell;a media access opening proximate the front peripheral edge of said outer shell for permitting said storage device to access said medium;an indent portion defined in at least one of said two side peripheral edges of said outer shell, said indent portion adapted for engagement with the cartridge holding means; andan abutment portion defined along a peripheral edge of said cartridge between the side having the indent portion and the arcuate front portion, said abutment portion forming a proximately right angle with the one side peripheral edge wherein the abutment is defined, said abutment portion adapted to abut said sliding lever.