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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 12, 1998
Kenichi Utsumi, Kawasaki, JP;
Toshihito Kanetsuku, Kawasaki, JP;
Takahisa Miyamoto, Inagi, JP;
Hiroshi Nakazawa, Inagi, JP;
Kazuhiko Kawase, Inagi, JP;
Osamu Ohmori, Kawasaki, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A cartridge access station in a library apparatus for providing safe loading/unloading of a cartridge while maintaining a simple and compact arrangement of the library apparatus. The cartridge access station includes an communication space for establishing direct communication and connection between an operating space for a transferring mechanism in the interior of a library apparatus and an external space of the library apparatus. A rack is provided in the communication space to guide the entry/exit of a cartridge from both sides of the operating space and the external space and to hold the cartridge within the communication space.