Patent ID: 6690994
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
In a data storage library having a plurality of cells for holding data storage media for use in storing data, and a plurality of automated robotic devices for use in retrieving data storage media from the plurality of cells, a system for recovering an inoperable automated robotic device, the system comprising:an engager operatively connected to a first one of the plurality of automated robotic devices; and a receptacle formed in a second one of the plurality of automated robotic devices and adapted to receive the engager, wherein, when the second one of the plurality of automated robotic devices becomes inoperable, the first one of the plurality of automated robotic devices is driven to a position proximate the second one of the plurality of automated robotic devices so that the engager is received by the receptacle and the first one of the plurality of automated robotic devices is operable to drive the second one of the plurality of automated robotic devices to a recovery location.