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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2003
Peter Dickey, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Raoul Standt, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Kurt Buckland, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Peter Dickey, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Raoul Standt, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Kurt Buckland, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
In one exemplary embodiment an automated storage library is provided. The automated storage library may include a media drive, an array of storage bins for holding storage devices, and a robotic transfer mechanism for transporting storage devices between the media drive and the storage bins. The storage library includes a housing for supporting the media drive, the robotic transfer mechanism, and the storage bins, and a structure within the housing that is associated with one or more storage bins, wherein the structure is extendable at least partially from the housing.