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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2007
Håvard Hoelsaeter, Oslo, NO;
Jan Erik Holter, Oslo, NO;
Håvard Hoelsaeter, Oslo, NO;
Jan Erik Holter, Oslo, NO;
Tandberg Data ASA, , NO;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for expanding capacity of a data cartridge storage and handling apparatus includes a modification to permit a second data cartridge storage and handling apparatus to be added to the system at a position to permit exchange of data cartridges via a pass-through opening. A pass-through box is added in one of the storage and handling units, the pass-through box having a portion shaped like a cartridge so that it is gripped by a gripper of a cartridge shuttle. A second part of the pass-through box holds a cartridge so that the shuttle can hold the pass-through box in a position to extend the cartridge it is holding into the other storage and handling apparatus. A marking system is provided to ensure proper spacing of the units from one another. A connection and control coordinates the operation thereof. The pass-through box is installed by being inserted in a replacement storage magazine. The housings of the storage and handling apparatus have a removable cover to permit opening of the pass-through opening.