Patent ID: 6504671
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A recording medium library apparatus comprising: a cartridge storage portion for storing a plurality of magnetic tape cartridges therein; a read/write portion for reading/writing data from/to said magnetic tape cartridge; a carrier which is reciprocally moved between said cartridge storage portion and said read/write portion in a condition in which said carrier holds said magnetic tape cartridge therein; and, a tape cartridge loading/unloading mechanism provided in said carrier, wherein:said tape cartridge loading/unloading mechanism is of a transfer-roller type; and, at a final stage of a loading operation of said magnetic tape cartridge into said read/write portion or into said cartridge storage portion, said tape cartridge loading/unloading mechanism functions to positively push a rear-end portion or a front-end portion of said magnetic tape cartridge forward or rearward to complete said loading operation.