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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 1994
Filed:
Sep. 24, 1993
Chi H Dang, Tucson, AZ (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
An automated data storage library includes a plurality of storage cells for holding storage media cartridges therein. A picker mechanism is positioned for accessing and transporting the storage media cartridges between the storage cells. At least two cartridge grippers are mounted on the picker mechanism for selective movement along respective gripper paths. The grippers are configured for releasably gripping and supporting the storage media cartridges during transport between the storage cells. A gripper drive system mounted on the picker mechanism is used for positioning the grippers along the respective gripper paths. The gripper drive system includes a gripper engagement element for selectively engaging each of the grippers. A power system mounted on the picker mechanism is operatively connected to power the gripper drive system during gripper positioning.