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US 11,574,656 B2Granted
Automated tape library deep slot protection
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsShawn M. Nave, Andrew Stuart Green, Justin Melby
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Abstract
One or more tape cartridge restraint brackets may be generated. At least one tape cartridge restraint bracket may be positioned in one or more deep slots in a rear portion of a tape library.
Claims12
A method for shipping one or more tape cartridges installed in slots within an automated tape library, the method comprising:
- generating one or more tape cartridge restraint brackets, wherein each tape cartridge restraint bracket is generated using one or more sheet metal plates that are respectively attached with one or more foam cushions, and wherein the one or more sheet metal plates have holes located in positions associated with physical locations of each of the one or more tape cartridges;
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- positioning at least one of the tape cartridge restraint brackets in one or more deep slots in a rear portion of the tape library.
An automated tape library shipping system, the system comprising:
- one or more tape cartridge restraint brackets, wherein each tape cartridge restraint bracket is generated using one or more sheet metal plates that are respectively attached with one or more foam cushions, and wherein the one or more sheet metal plates have holes located in positions associated with physical locations of each of the one or more tape cartridges;
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- at least one of the tape cartridge restraint brackets positioned in one or more deep slots in a rear portion of the tape library.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.