Patent ID: 6763953
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A storage and retrieval system, comprising:a rod having upper and lower grooves therein, said rod extending along a first axis; a plurality of hanger assemblies slidably supported by said rod, each said hanger assembly comprising: an upper section disposed about said rod generally perpendicular to said axis, said upper section having first and second inwardly extending tabs slidably engaging said upper and lower grooves respectively; an elongate docking member attached to and disposed below said upper section, said docking member comprising a generally downwardly opening channel having a main section of a first width disposed above a constricted section of a second width less than said first width; a plurality of disk enclosures each having a generally elongate docking section; and wherein said docking sections of said disk enclosures are adapted to releasably engage said docking member such that said disk enclosures are releasably supported in a hanging fashion from said rod with limited rotational movement about said axis.