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WO1992017100A1 - Systeme de ratelier de stockage a haute densite pour cartouches de bande magnetique servant de support d'informations - Google Patents

Systeme de ratelier de stockage a haute densite pour cartouches de bande magnetique servant de support d'informations Download PDF

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WO1992017100A1
WO1992017100A1 PCT/US1992/002725 US9202725W WO9217100A1 WO 1992017100 A1 WO1992017100 A1 WO 1992017100A1 US 9202725 W US9202725 W US 9202725W WO 9217100 A1 WO9217100 A1 WO 9217100A1
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rack
cartridge
cartridge holder
cartridges
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Macy J. Price, Jr.
Laurance G. Ball
Andrew W. Wildhaber
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Engineered Data Products Inc
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Priority to AU17541/92A priority Critical patent/AU665538B2/en
Priority to EP92910276A priority patent/EP0619713A1/fr
Priority to CA002106855A priority patent/CA2106855C/fr
Priority to JP4509453A priority patent/JPH06506897A/ja
Publication of WO1992017100A1 publication Critical patent/WO1992017100A1/fr
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/023—Containers for magazines or cassettes
    • G11B23/0236—Containers for several cassettes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B15/00—Driving, starting or stopping record carriers of filamentary or web form; Driving both such record carriers and heads; Guiding such record carriers or containers therefor; Control thereof; Control of operating function
    • G11B15/675—Guiding containers, e.g. loading, ejecting cassettes
    • G11B15/68—Automatic cassette changing arrangements; automatic tape changing arrangements
    • G11B15/682—Automatic cassette changing arrangements; automatic tape changing arrangements with fixed magazines having fixed cassette storage cells, e.g. in racks
    • G11B15/6835—Automatic cassette changing arrangements; automatic tape changing arrangements with fixed magazines having fixed cassette storage cells, e.g. in racks the cassettes being transferred to a fixed recorder or player using a moving carriage

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  • This invention relates to the field of storage systems for magnetic data storage tape cartridges.
  • the present invention provides a high-density storage system for tape cartridge libraries to solve this problem and others.
  • the present invention provides a storage system that is able to store at least thirty-three per cent more tape cartridges in substantially the same space as existing systems.
  • the present invention provides a storage system that eliminates dead space created by the shelves on existing systems and by eliminating dead space on the tape cartridge storage holders.
  • the present invention provides a storage system that allows ease of access to the tape cartridges and to the tape cartridge storage holders.
  • the present invention provides a storage system that allows ease of securing and removal of the tape cartridges and the tape cartridge storage holders.
  • the present invention provides a high-density storage system for magnetic data storage tape cartridges.
  • the system eliminates intervening structure between the cartridge storage packs to allow the packs to be mounted in close proximity to one another.
  • the system includes an upstanding rack having a plurality of vertical support members. Vertically and horizontally aligned apertures are formed in each support member and on both sides of the support members. An elongated dimple is formed adjacent each of the apertures.
  • Cartridge storage packs are used to store a plurality of cartridges therein.
  • the cartridge storage packs are designed to be mounted onto the rack.
  • the cartridge storage packs include resilient suspension hooks formed on the rear surface of each cartridge storage pack.
  • the suspension hooks are inserted into the apertures to support the cartridge storage packs on the rack.
  • the suspension hooks include a resilient arm which biases against the elongated dimple to prevent accidental dislodgement of the cartridge storage packs.
  • the apertures are arranged so that the cartridge storage packs are mounted in close proximity with one another. This increases the density of the cartridge storage capacity of the system to allow more cartridges to be stored within existing space.
  • the present invention can be applied to double- sided racks, slidable rack systems, carousel rack systems, double-density storage racks, movable rack systems, storage truck systems and other storage systems.
  • the claimed invention will be evident from the detailed description of a preferred embodiment taken in conjunction with the drawings.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the cartridge holder pack of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the cartridge holder pack of Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a side cutaway view of Figure 1 along lines 4-4.
  • Figure 5 is a detail view of Figure 4 showing the suspension system.
  • the present invention is designed to provide high-density storage for magnetic data storage tape cartridges in tape libraries for computer information systems.
  • the increasing expansion of such tape libraries creates a demand to store more tape cartridges in existing space.
  • the present invention provides a rack storage system that supports cartridge storage packs in close proximity to each other by eliminating "dead" space found in existing racks. This "dead" space includes shelves and other support structure for the cartridge packs.
  • the racks of the present invention supports these packs by engaging the rear of the packs without intervening rack structure juxtaposed between adjacent packs.
  • the storage system of the preferred embodiment includes an upstanding rack 10.
  • Rack 10 has a substantially rectangular shape with side walls 12, 14, top surface 16 and bottom surface 18.
  • a plurality of vertical support members 20 extend between bottom surface 18 and top surface 16.
  • the side support members that is the support members adjacent side walls 12, 14, are formed integrally with the adjacent side wall. This provides added rigidity to the rack and reduces the cost of manufacturing the system.
  • Each of support members 20 are formed of two elongated pieces of stamped sheet metal, each having a substantially shallow U-shaped. The two pieces are spot-welded together to form a tubular shape as shown on upper portion 26. The spacing between the two pieces allows entry of the suspension system of the cartridge holder packs as described below.
  • Each of support members 20 has front side 22 and rear side 24. As illustrated in Figure 4, the lower end 28 of each support member 20 extends through lower surface 18 and is secured to "hat" member 30 which extends the length of rack 10. Front support rib 32 and rear support rib 34 also extend the length of rack 10 beneath lower surface 18 to provide support for rack 10. The top surface 16 is formed similar to the lower surface 18.
  • Elongated apertures 36 are formed in support members 20 as illustrated in Figure 1. Apertures 36 are vertically aligned in each support member 20 and spaced apart by a predetermined distance. This predetermined distance is a function of the cartridge holder packs described below. Apertures 36 are formed in front side 22 and rear side 24 of each support member 20 by stamping or pressing as the pieces of the support members are formed and shaped. Elongated dimples 38 are formed adjacent each aperture 36 as shown in Figure 5. The function of dimples 38 is fully described below.
  • the cartridge storage pack 40 of the present invention is an improvement on previous cartridge storage packs owned by the present assignee, as disclosed in U.S.
  • Cartridge storage pack 40 includes a one-piece, injection molded, box-like structure having side surfaces 42, 46, top surface 44 and bottom surface 48.
  • the front surface 50 and rear surface 60 both have substantially open faces.
  • Cartridge storage pack 40 in the present embodiment, has two tiers, 52 and 54.
  • Each tier 52, 54 has a plurality of spaced partitions 55 extending partially downward from the top surface of each tier 52, 54 and up from the bottom surface of each tier 52, 54.
  • Partitions 55 are spaced to form compartments to accommodate the magnetic data storage tape cartridges 70.
  • Lower edge portions 56 and 58 are formed on the lower front portion of each tier 52, 54.
  • the height of lower edge portions 56, 58 is such that cartridges 70 may be inserted into the opening between lower edge portions 56, 58 and the upper surface of each tier 52, 54.
  • Cartridges 70 are then seated to abut against lower edge portions 56, 58 to prevent cartridges 70 from falling out of cartridge storage pack 40.
  • Indexing labels (not shown) on cartridges 70 are easily seen through the opening in the front surface of the cartridge storage packs 40.
  • Resilient restraining arms 62 are provided on the rear surface 60 of cartridge storage packs 40 as illustrated in Figure 3.
  • Arms 62 are formed on a one- piece molded section 63 from Delrin or the like. Arms 62 provide two functions. First, arms 62 prevent cartridges 70 from exiting the rear of cartridge storage pack 40. Second, cartridges 70 are resiliently biased against arms 62 as the cartridges are placed in the compartments of the cartridge storage pack 40. Arms 62 forwardly bias cartridges 70 against lower edge portions 56, 58 to firmly retain cartridges 70 in cartridge storage pack 40.
  • Suspension hooks 64 are also integrally formed on each end of section 63. Sections 63 are then mounted on the rear surface 60 of cartridge storage pack 40 by resilient clips (not shown) formed on sections 63. In the descriptive embodiment, suspension hooks are provided at each end of the rear upper surface of tiers 52, 54. Suspension hooks include a resilient arm portion 66, as shown in Figure 5.
  • Cartridge storage packs 40 also include a narrow, upper flanged portion 68, shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • Upper flanged portion 68 provides support for the cartridge storage pack 40 mounted above on rack 10 as shown in Figure 4.
  • the system of the present invention provides support for closely mounted cartridge storage packs 40 on rack 10.
  • Cartridges 70 are either pre ⁇ loaded into cartridge storage packs 40, or else loaded into cartridge storage packs 40 once packs 40 are mounted on rack 10.
  • Cartridge storage packs 40 are then mounted onto rack 10 by inserting suspension hooks 64 on the rear of the cartridge storage packs 40 into apertures 36 on vertical support members 20.
  • Suspension hooks 64 are designed to be resilient to allow arm 66 of the hooks to flex as the hooks are inserted into apertures 36. Arms 66 of hooks 64 flex over dimples 38 formed in the support members 20 as illustrated in Figure 5, so that the arms 66 have a resilient bias against the dimples 38 to prevent accidental dislodgement of the packs 40.
  • Apertures 36 are spaced apart and aligned vertically and horizontally to mount cartridge storage packs 40 in close proximity as shown in Figure 4. As illustrated in Figures 1, 4 and 5, cartridge storage packs 40 may be mounted on both sides 22, 24 of support members 20.
  • support members 20 are formed with sufficient internal space to allow opposing suspension hooks 64 in apertures 36 on both sides of the support members.
  • cartridge storage packs 40 can be mounted on rack 10 in close proximity with only a narrow gap between adjacent packs to allow mounting and removal of the packs from the rack.
  • rack 10 includes a height of approximately seventy nine (79) inches, a width approximately fifty-six (56) inches and a depth of approximately sixteen (16) inches.
  • Cartridge storage packs 40 have an approximate height of nine and three tenths (9.3) inches, a width of less than eleven (11) inches, and a depth of approximately 5.9 inches.
  • Each tier 52, 54 contains ten (10) compartments for a total of twenty (20) cartridges.
  • Rack 10 is able to support five rows of eight packs in vertical alignment for forty (40) packs on each side or eighty packs per rack 10.
  • the storage system of the descriptive embodiment is capable of storing sixteen hundred (1600) one-half inch magnetic data storage tape cartridges.
  • slidable racks attached to the rack system.
  • Another variation includes movable racks, such as carousals or mobile trucks, which would allow the racks to be moved or rotated as needed.
  • the inventive concept includes supporting only the rear of the cartridge packs to the rack itself to allow high-density storage of the cartridge tapes.

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Abstract

Système de stockage à haute densité comprenant un râtelier vertical (10) présentant un ensemble d'éléments de support verticaux (20). Des ouvertures alignées verticalement (36) sont ménagées dans chaque élément de support et de chaque côté des éléments de support. Une dent oblongue (38) est formée adjacente à chacune des ouvertures. Les cartouches sont stockées dans des modules de stockage de cartouches (40) conçus pour être montés dans le râtelier. Ces modules (40) comprennent des crochets de suspension élastiques (64) formés sur la surface arrière de chaque module. Les crochets de suspension (64) pénètrent dans les ouvertures pour maintenir les modules dans le râtelier. Les crochets de suspension comprennent un bras élastique (66) qui exerce une pression contre la dent oblongue (38) pour empêcher tout délogement accidentel des modules de stockage de cartouches (40). Les ouvertures (36) sont agencées de sorte que les modules (40) sont montés à proximité étroite l'un de l'autre, ce qui permet d'accroître la densité et, partant, la capacité de stockage de cartouches du système, dès lorsque davantage de cartouches peuvent être stockées dans l'espace existant.
PCT/US1992/002725 1991-04-03 1992-04-03 Systeme de ratelier de stockage a haute densite pour cartouches de bande magnetique servant de support d'informations Ceased WO1992017100A1 (fr)

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AU17541/92A AU665538B2 (en) 1991-04-03 1992-04-03 High-density storage rack system for magnetic data storage tape cartridges
EP92910276A EP0619713A1 (fr) 1991-04-03 1992-04-03 Systeme de ratelier de stockage a haute densite pour cartouches de bande magnetique servant de support d'informations
CA002106855A CA2106855C (fr) 1991-04-03 1992-04-03 Systeme de stockage haute densite pour cartouches de bande magnetique
JP4509453A JPH06506897A (ja) 1991-04-03 1992-04-03 磁気データ記憶テープカートリッジ用高密度保管ラック装置

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US679,796 1991-04-03

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EP0619713A1 (fr) 1994-10-19
CA2106855A1 (fr) 1992-10-04
AU665538B2 (en) 1996-01-11

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