Transfer linkage for a cartridge adapter of a tape drive

A method for releasing a reel lock in a cartridge with a tape drive, the cartridge including a cartridge reel, the reel lock being movable between a locked position in which the reel lock inhibits rotation of the cartridge reel and an unlocked position in which the reel lock allows for rotation of the cartridge reel, the tape drive including a receiver and a release, the release being movable relative to the receiver, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a cartridge adapter, the cartridge adapter including an adapter housing and a transfer device, the adapter housing being adapted to fit with the receiver, the adapter housing including a cartridge slot that is sized and shaped to receive the cartridge, the transfer device being adapted to move relative to the adapter housing, the transfer device including a first device section that engages the release and a second device section that engages the reel lock so that movement of the release results in movement of the reel lock.

A cartridge adapter that is adapted for use with a cartridge and a tape drive, the cartridge including a cartridge reel and a reel lock, the reel lock being movable between a locked position in which the reel lock inhibits rotation of the cartridge reel and an unlocked position in which the reel lock allows for rotation of the cartridge reel, the tape drive including a receiver and a release, the release being movable relative to the receiver, the cartridge adapter comprising:

• an adapter housing that is adapted to fit with the receiver, the adapter housing including a cartridge slot that is sized and shaped to receive the cartridge;
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• a transfer device that is secured to and moves relative to the adapter housing, the transfer device including a first device section that engages the release so that movement of the release results in movement of the transfer device substantially transversely to the movement of the release, and a second device section that engages the reel lock so that movement of the transfer device results in the movement of the reel lock.