摘要:
A magnetic tape device, includes: a base member movable in a front-back direction of a cabinet; a tape drive mounted rotatably to the base member at least between a first position facing a front surface of the cabinet and a second position facing a side surface of the cabinet; and a rotation unit configured to rotate the tape drive from the first position to the second position when a magazine detachably containing a magnetic tape cartridge is inserted into the cabinet, and to rotate the tape drive from the second position to the first position when the magazine is removed from the cabinet.
摘要:
A data storage and retrieval device is provided which includes a tape drive for recording data on to and reading data from data cartridges, at least one storage magazine in which the data cartridges are stored, and a cartridge shuttle which moves the data cartridges between the tape drive and the storage locations and the storage magazine. The present data storage and retrieval device is housed with a housing that is configured to fit a standard form factor for computer network related devices, such as the “U” form factor. The data storage and retrieval device is scalable for different form factors by exchanging only a limited number of parts in the apparatus while retaining the majority of parts and components without change. For example, a change in U form factor may be accomplished by varying only a few components in an elevator portion of the cartridge shuttle and by providing a taller or shorter storage magazine in the housing. Greater or lesser storage capacity may also be provided for the device without changing the U form factor by extending the depth of the device, which is readily accomplished by providing different length belts for the cartridge shuttle and a longer or shorter storage magazine having more or fewer slots.
摘要:
Video apparatus and methods include systems used for generating animated pictures and displaying them on an electronic display screen. Sets of discrete image signals corresponding to still images, such as parts of a specific animated display, are received and stored at a selected location in a storage member, which location is identified by corresponding location codes assigned to the image signals. The assigned location codes may also be used to reproduce from storage those image signals corresponding to a selected animation phenomenon. Discrete video display signals corresponding to the selectively reproduced discrete image signals are generated, and the display signals are transferred to a video storage device, from which the signals can be reproduced. When it is desired to display a specific animated sequence, a series of still images is reproduced and displayed on a video display screen. The image signals can be modified after being reproduced from the selected storage locations, and the modified or edited signals can be applied to control the display or placed back into storage.
摘要:
A magnetic tape transducing system is provided having a simple mechanism for simultaneously magnetically coupling to and driving a magnetic record tape. In one form, a magnetic transducer and drive wheel are simultaneously urged into operative relationship with a magnetic tape by the lineal movement thereof wherein the tape is simultaneously engaged by a transducer and pinched between drive and depressor rolls. In another form, the tape is driven within a housing between a supply reel and a take-up reel and a common mount for a transducer and a tape drive wheel of cylinder is lineally actuated to engage the tape which is driven past an opening in the wall of the housing.
摘要:
A tape player for playing a plurality of magnetic tape cartridges comprises a compartment adapted to vertically and horizontally receive a plurality of the magnetic tape cartridges, a deck provided with a reproduction means including a tape driving device for drivingly feeding the tape in the cartridge and at least one magnetic head adapted to transduce the tape, a horizontally movable mechanism for horizontally moving the deck, a laterally movable mechanism for laterally moving the deck, a lock for selectively locking the deck in the position where one cartridge is to be played, a shifting mechanism for moving the cartridge opposite to the deck retained by the lock means from the compartment toward the deck and for returnedly moving the cartridge from the playing position to the original position in the compartment, and an index mechanism for designating the cartridge to be played.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention provides systems for a tape library shelf. In one embodiment, a tape library shelf is disclosed including a chassis, which contains tape cartridge slots for storing one or more tape cartridges. The tape library shelf includes at least one tape drive module, a control unit, and a moving device coupled to the chassis. The moving device is operatively connected to the control unit to move the chassis according to instructions received from the control unit.
摘要:
A belt system is disclosed for transferring a data carrier between a magazine and a data reader for use in a data carrier loader of the type wherein the data reader is moved, within the loader housing, over the stationary magazine in the housing to transfer a data carrier therebetween. The belt system includes two belt assemblies, which are carried on the data reader and which are disposed for engaging opposite lateral sides of a data carrier in the magazine. A mechanical linkage is provided for moving the assemblies toward and away from the lateral sides of the data carrier, the linkage being a reciprocating linkage which can be moved in either direction by means of an internally threaded element, which engages a pivotable element of the linkage, the internally threaded element being moved by a rotating threaded rod received therein. When the belt assemblies engage the data carrier, the belt is rotated in a selected direction either to lift the data carrier from the magazine into the reader or to remove the data carrier from the reader and replace it in the magazine.
摘要:
Information signals including single frame video signals are recorded on selected areas of a recording medium, with accompany recorded code signals associated with each frame. Address codes are employed to locate and read the information signals stored on the recording medium. The information read from the recording medium is processed, stored in a display buffer, and displayed on a viewing screen.