Removable robot for automated data storage library
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorShawn M. Nave
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Abstract
In one general embodiment, an apparatus includes a guidance system configured for coupling to a frame of an automated data storage library, the guidance system including a guide member coupled to a rail and configured to move along the rail in a first direction. A robot is detachably coupled to the guidance system and physically configured to be moved out of the automated data storage library in a direction about perpendicular to a plane of intended movement directions of the robot. The guidance system is configured such that the guide member remains engaged with the rail upon detachment of the robot therefrom.
Claims20
An apparatus, comprising:
- a guidance system configured for coupling to a frame of an automated data storage library, the guidance system including a guide member coupled to a rail and configured to move along the rail in a first direction;
- and
- a robot detachably coupled to the guidance system and physically configured to be moved out of the automated data storage library in a direction about perpendicular to a plane of intended movement directions of the robot,
- wherein the guidance system is configured such that the guide member remains engaged with the rail upon detachment of the robot therefrom.
A method for removing a robot from an automated data storage library, the method comprising:
- decoupling a robot from guide members of a guidance system mounted in a frame of the automated data storage library;
- and
- moving the robot out of the automated data storage library in a direction perpendicular to a plane of movement of the robot within the automated data storage library, whereby the guide members remain engaged with rails of the guidance system upon removal of the robot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.