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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 1994
Filed:
May. 07, 1993
Halvor O Kvifte, Haslum, NO;
Guttorm Rudi, Fjellhamar, NO;
Arnulf Aannestad, Honefoss, NO;
Ole C Tronrud, Sokna, NO;
Tandberg Data Storage A/S, Oslo, NO;
Abstract
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.