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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2002
Filed:
May. 16, 2000
Stephen J. Stamm, Fort Lupton, CO (US);
Quantum Corporation, Milpitas, CA (US);
Abstract
A cartridge adapter ( ) that allows for a smaller form factor cartridge ( ) to be used with a tape drive ( ) is provided herein. The cartridge ( ) includes a cartridge reel ( ) and a reel lock ( ). The reel lock ( ) is movable between a locked position ( ) and an unlocked position ( ). The tape drive includes a receiver ( ) and a release ( ). The release ( ) is movable relative to the receiver ( ). The cartridge adapter ( ) includes an adapter housing ( ) and a transfer device ( ). The adapter housing ( ) fits within the receiver ( ). The adapter housing ( ) includes a cartridge slot ( ) that receives the cartridge ( ). As provided herein, the transfer device ( ) includes a first device section ( ) that engages the release ( ) and a second device section ( ) that engages the reel lock ( ) so that movement of the release ( ) results in movement of the reel lock ( ). Uniquely, the first device section ( ) is ramped so that movement of the release ( ) results in substantially transverse movement of the transfer device ( ). Additionally, the cartridge adapter ( ) includes a device return ( ) that is biased to move the transfer device ( ) away from the reel lock ( ).