公开(公告)号：US20050105201A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10717025

申请日：2003-11-18

申请人： Leslie Christie ,  Paul Coffin ,  Robert Mueller

发明人： Leslie Christie ,  Paul Coffin ,  Robert Mueller

IPC分类号： G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B17/28 ,  G11B19/02

CPC分类号： G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B17/225

摘要： A media detection system includes a light source mounted within a cartridge receiving chamber defined by a cartridge engaging assembly. A cartridge referencing member has an arm portion mounted to the cartridge engaging assembly and a head portion located within the cartridge receiving chamber at a position adjacent the light source. The cartridge referencing member is deflected by a data cartridge within the cartridge receiving chamber so that when no data cartridge is located within the cartridge receiving member, the cartridge referencing member is not deflected and the cartridge referencing member blocks light from the light source. When a data cartridge is located within the cartridge receiving member, the cartridge referencing member blocks less light from the light source. A detector assembly mounted within the cartridge receiving chamber detects whether light from the light source is blocked or not blocked.

摘要翻译： 介质检测系统包括安装在由盒接合组件限定的盒容纳室内的光源。 盒参考构件具有安装到盒接合组件的臂部分和位于与光源相邻的位置处的盒容纳室内的头部。 墨盒参考构件被墨盒接收室内的数据墨盒偏转，使得当墨盒容纳构件中没有数据墨盒时，墨盒参考构件不会偏转，墨盒参考构件遮挡来自光源的光。 当数据盒位于盒接收构件内时，盒参考构件阻挡来自光源的较少光。 安装在盒容纳室内的检测器组件检测来自光源的光是否被阻挡或不被阻挡。

公开(公告)号：US06421306B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US08641442

申请日：1996-04-29

申请人： Robert W. Luffel ,  Paul Coffin ,  Daniel R. Dauner

发明人： Robert W. Luffel ,  Paul Coffin ,  Daniel R. Dauner

IPC分类号： G11B1722

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835

摘要： A picker for data cartridges in a computer information storage library. The picker includes a sleeve for transporting data cartridges, a thumb that can move in one dimension relative to the sleeve, and a single pivoting finger on the thumb. The single finger has an inboard pivot point which results in a self locking action (pulling makes the finger grip tighter). The finger has an armed state for gripping and a splayed state for release. Switching between states is passive, depending only on one dimensional motion of the thumb relative to the sleeve. The finger has a post that travels in tracks in the sleeve. Switching tracks switches finger states. A spring loaded gate in the tracks enables track switching. Potential cartridge wear and binding problems during extraction are eliminated by providing sleeve guides that limit cartridge rotation, by providing a concave guide surface in storage locations, and by proper selection of materials. A corresponding drive has a handle that must be manipulated. The picker includes thumb details for manipulating the drive handle.

摘要翻译： 计算机信息存储库中数据盒式磁带的选择器。 拾取器包括用于运送数据盒的套筒，可相对于套筒在一个维度上移动的拇指，以及拇指上的单个枢转手指。 单个手指具有内侧枢轴点，其导致自锁动作（拉动使手指握紧更紧）。 手指具有夹持状态和释放状态。 状态之间的切换是被动的，仅取决于拇指相对于套筒的一维运动。 手指具有在袖子中的轨迹中行进的柱。 切换轨道切换手指状态。 轨道中的弹簧加载门可进行轨道切换。 通过提供通过在存储位置提供凹形引导表面以及通过适当选择材料来限制盒旋转的套筒引导件来消除提取过程中潜在的筒磨损和装订问题。 相应的驱动器具有必须被操纵的手柄。 拾取器包括用于操纵驱动手柄的拇指细节。

公开(公告)号：US08696107B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13223050

申请日：2011-08-31

申请人： Kevin Lo ,  Paul Coffin ,  Pierre J Kaiser

发明人： Kevin Lo ,  Paul Coffin ,  Pierre J Kaiser

IPC分类号： B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J3/60 ,  B41J11/006

摘要： Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a print media jam clearance assembly for use in a printing device. The print media jam clearance assembly includes a first print medium jam clearance position and a second print medium jam clearance position. This is accomplished, in part, by a repositionable platen of the printing device.

摘要翻译： 本文公开的示例性实施例涉及用于打印装置中的打印介质堵塞间隙组件。 打印介质卡纸间隙组件包括第一打印介质卡纸间隙位置和第二打印介质卡纸间隙位置。 这部分由打印装置的可重新定位的压板完成。

公开(公告)号：US5721716A

公开(公告)日：1998-02-24

申请号：US708329

申请日：1996-09-04

申请人： Robert Luffel ,  Paul Coffin

发明人： Robert Luffel ,  Paul Coffin

IPC分类号： B65G1/04 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B17/26 ,  G11B17/08

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225

摘要： An apparatus for linearly displacing a cartridge engaging assembly along a predetermined displacement path and for supporting the cartridge engaging assembly at a fixed orientation relative to its displacement path. The apparatus includes single or multiple elongate flexible members fixedly secured to the cartridge engaging assembly at at least three points thereon, a flexible member engagement assembly (e.g. pulleys) fixedly positioned relative to the displacement path, and a drive assembly operatively connected to at least one elongate flexible member.

摘要翻译： 一种用于沿着预定位移路径直线移位盒接合组件并用于相对于其位移路径以固定取向支撑盒接合组件的装置。 该装置包括在其上至少三个点处固定地固定到盒接合组件的单个或多个细长的柔性构件，相对于位移路径固定地定位的柔性构件接合组件（例如，滑轮），以及可操作地连接到至少一个 细长的柔性构件。

公开(公告)号：US20150124033A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14396563

申请日：2012-06-26

申请人： Kevin Lo ,  Wesley R Schalk ,  Paul Coffin

发明人： Kevin Lo ,  Wesley R Schalk ,  Paul Coffin

IPC分类号： B41J11/00

CPC分类号： B41J11/0045 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J11/005 ,  B41J2202/20

摘要： In one example, a media guide for use with a print bar includes a plate suspended over the print bar to guide a leading edge of print media away from printheads on the print bar during printing when the print bar is installed in a printer.

摘要翻译： 在一个示例中，与印刷条一起使用的介质引导件包括悬挂在打印条上的印版，以便在印刷条被安装在打印机中时在打印期间引导打印介质的前缘远离印刷条上的打印头。

公开(公告)号：US06330217B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US08491286

申请日：1995-06-16

申请人： D. Scott Paul ,  Gregg S. Schmidtke ,  Paul Coffin ,  Leslie G. Christie

发明人： D. Scott Paul ,  Gregg S. Schmidtke ,  Paul Coffin ,  Leslie G. Christie

IPC分类号： G11B1722

CPC分类号： G11B17/0405

摘要： A media cartridge insertion apparatus for a media cartridge storage and handling system for use in association with a media cartridge of the type having a rear end portion which is adapted to be inserted into a media drive and having a forward end portion which is adapted to be grasped by a human operator for handling the cartridge comprising a cartridge receiving assembly for receiving a cartridge in a predetermined orientation therewith, said cartridge receiving assembly being displaceable between a first relatively rotated operating position and a second relatively rotated operating position angularly displaced from said first operating position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于介质盒存储和处理系统的介质盒插入装置，用于与具有后端部分的类型的介质盒相关联，该后端部分适于插入到介质驱动器中，并且具有前端部分，该前端部分适于 由人操作者抓握以处理盒，其包括用于以预定方向接收盒的盒接收组件，所述盒接收组件可在第一相对旋转的操作位置与从所述第一操作角度地偏移的第二相对旋转的操作位置之间移位 位置。

公开(公告)号：US5596556A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-21

申请号：US020160

申请日：1993-02-18

申请人： Robert Luffel ,  Paul Coffin

发明人： Robert Luffel ,  Paul Coffin

IPC分类号： B65G1/04 ,  G11B15/68 ,  G11B17/22 ,  G11B17/26 ,  G11B17/08

CPC分类号： G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225

摘要： An apparatus for linearly displacing a cartridge engaging assembly along a predetermined displacement path and for supporting the cartridge engaging assembly at a fixed orientation relative to its displacement path. The apparatus includes single or multiple elongate flexible members fixedly secured to the cartridge engaging assembly at at least three points thereon, a flexible member engagement assembly (e.g. pulleys) fixedly positioned relative to the displacement path, and a drive assembly operatively connected to at least one elongate flexible member.

摘要翻译： 一种用于沿着预定位移路径直线移位盒接合组件并用于相对于其位移路径以固定取向支撑盒接合组件的装置。 该装置包括在其上至少三个点处固定地固定到盒接合组件的单个或多个细长的柔性构件，相对于位移路径固定地定位的柔性构件接合组件（例如，滑轮），以及可操作地连接到至少一个 细长的柔性构件。

公开(公告)号：US5349738A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-27

申请号：US128786

申请日：1993-09-30

申请人： Roger M. Crane ,  Paul Coffin

发明人： Roger M. Crane ,  Paul Coffin

IPC分类号： F16L37/252 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L25/00

CPC分类号： F16L37/252 ,  Y10S285/913 ,  Y10T29/4984 ,  Y10T29/49925

摘要： Cylinder-to-cylinder attachment method and construction featuring nonutiltion of mechanical fasteners or bonding, especially advantageous for attachment of cylinders which are composite or to be subjected to hydrostatic pressure. A fastening ring is interpositionally and rotatively engaged and aligned with a toothed axial end of each cylinder whereby the inwardly radial teeth for each cylinder appropriately mesh with the outer grooved circumferential surface of the fastening ring. The resultant joint is easily detachable and less susceptible than conventional joints to damage, breakage, degradation, stress concentrations and fluid infiltration.

公开(公告)号：US5158203A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-27

申请号：US838985

申请日：1992-02-21

申请人： Paul Coffin

发明人： Paul Coffin

IPC分类号： B21C37/06 ,  B21C37/15

CPC分类号： B21C37/15 ,  B21C37/06

摘要： A circumferential rib-stiffened hollow cylinder and method for fabrication thereof featuring construction of the cylinder from complementarily shaped nestled prefabricated rings and resultant circumferential ribs which are integral with the rest of the cylinder. In one embodiment ring sections which are "L"-shaped in cross-section are axially and sequentially mated; ring sections which are "U"-shaped are axially and correspondingly integrated therewith, therein for a cylinder having internal circumferential ribs and thereout for a cylinder having external circumferential ribs. The dominant load path for the cylinder is through the reinforced cylinder elements, and the cylinder's wall-thickness-to-diameter ratio is effectively reduced, thereby allowing radial reinforcement of the ribs, reducing residual stresses and increasing strength; these advantages are especially significant for cylinders which are composite or are to be subjected to hydrostatic pressure. Moreover, in comparison with conventional cylinders of monocoque construction, manufacture and quality control may be expected to be more economical and cost-effective.

摘要翻译： 圆周肋加强的中空圆柱体及其制造方法，其特征在于，具有从与圆柱体的其余部分成一体的互补形状的预制环和所产生的周向肋的圆柱体的构造。 在一个实施例中，横截面为“L”形的环形部分轴向和顺序配合; “U”形的环形部分轴向地并相应地与其形成一体，其中具有一个具有内部周向肋的圆柱体，并且具有外圆周肋的圆柱体。 气缸的主要负载路径是通过加强缸体，圆柱体的壁厚比有效地减小，从而允许肋的径向加强，减少残余应力和增加强度; 这些优点对于复合或将要经受静水压力的气缸是特别重要的。 此外，与常规的单体结构的气缸相比，可以预期制造和质量控制将更经济和成本有效。

公开(公告)号：US20060091767A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US11305708

申请日：2005-12-16

申请人： Michael Chaloner ,  Paul Coffin ,  Richard Gardner

发明人： Michael Chaloner ,  Paul Coffin ,  Richard Gardner

IPC分类号： A47B97/00

CPC分类号： G11B33/125 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225

摘要： Data cartridge exchange apparatus for use in a data storage system may include a moveable cartridge storage array having at least a first data cartridge storage location and a second data cartridge storage location. The first data cartridge storage location is operatively associated with the second data cartridge storage location so that the first data cartridge storage location is independently moveable with respect to the second data cartridge storage location when the second data cartridge storage location is accessible by the data storage system.