Media library including storage media retrieval assembly
AssigneeQuantum Corporation
InventorsChristian A. Todd, Alexander Hois, David Tindall, III
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AssigneeQuantum Corporation
InventorsChristian A. Todd, Alexander Hois, David Tindall, III
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A retrieval assembly (22) for moving storage media (16) within a media library (10), the media library (10) including a rack assembly (20) having a first rack (20A) and a spaced apart second rack (20B), comprises a picker system (32), an assembly base (30), a first mover (28A), a second mover (28B), and a control system (26). The picker system (32) selectively engages the storage media (16). The assembly base (30) supports the picker system (32). The first mover (28A) is secured to the assembly base (30), and selectively moves along the first rack (20A). The second mover (28B) is also secured to the assembly base (30), and selectively moves along the second rack (20B). The second mover (28B) is spaced apart from the first mover (28A). The control system (26) controls independent movement of the first mover (28A) and the second mover (28B) to position the assembly base (30) relative to the storage media (16).
A retrieval assembly for moving storage media within a media library, the media library including a library housing, the retrieval assembly comprising:
A method for moving a picker system relative to storage media within a media library, the media library including a library housing, the method comprising:
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A retrieval assembly for moving storage media within a media library, the media library including a library housing, the retrieval assembly comprising:
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