Recording tape cartridge load and lock system and method
AssigneeTandberg Data ASA
InventorsHaavard Hoelsaeter, Haavard Holmedal
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Abstract
In a method and system for loading and locking a recording tape cartridge in a drive, the cartridge is inserted into a load box in the drive. The load box containing the cartridge is moved in a vertical direction while maintaining the load box and cartridge substantially level. In a final downward operation position, the cartridge is engaged by a drive interface.
Claims30
A method for loading and locking a recording tape cartridge in a drive, comprising the steps of:
- inserting the cartridge into a load box in the drive and preventing movement of the cartridge in any direction in a horizontal plane;
- moving the load box containing the cartridge in a vertical direction while maintaining the load box and cartridge substantially level in said horizontal plane;
- and
- in a final downward operation position, the cartridge being engaged by a reference member and a drive interface.
A method for loading and locking a recording tape cartridge in a drive, comprising the steps of:
- inserting the cartridge into a load box in the drive;
- moving the load box containing the cartridge in a vertical direction while maintaining the load box and cartridge substantially level;
- and
- in a final downward operation position, the cartridge being engaged by a drive interface.
A recording tape cartridge load and lock system for loading and locking a recording tape in a drive, comprising:
- a chassis containing a cam motor and gearing;
- a load box received within the main chassis;
- a spring pushing down on the load box;
- first and second cam slides moveably received between opposing side walls of the main chassis and the load box;
- and
- the cam slides having guide grooves receiving cam members on the load box and cam members on the main chassis.
A recording tape cartridge load and lock system for loading and locking a recording tape in a drive, comprising:
- a chassis containing a motor;
- a load box received within the main chassis;
- first and second cam pieces moveably received between opposing side walls of the main chassis and the load box;
- and
- the cam pieces having guide grooves receiving cam members on the load box and cam members on the main chassis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.