Patent ID: 6931304
Filing Date: 2005-08-16
Classification: G11B,H02K

Abstract:
1. An automated library system having a plurality of data cartridges, the system comprising: a plurality of storage cells to store the plurality of data cartridges; at least one rail disposed adjacent to the plurality of storage cells; at least one primary coil disposed proximate to the at least one rail; a power supply connected to the at least one primary coil to produce an alternating current in the at least one primary coil; at least one robot disposed on the at least one rail, the at least one robot being operative to insert and remove the plurality of data cartridges at least one at a time from the plurality of storage cells; and a secondary coil disposed on each of the at least one robots respectively and positioned to inductively couple at least a portion of the alternating current in the at least one primary coil to the at least one robot; wherein, the at least one robot comprises a drive mechanism powered through the secondary coil and coupled to drive wheels that ride in the at least one rail and rotate to move the robot about within the automated library system.