Abstract: A memory storage module for storing and accessing information which includes a flat storage medium having an X-axis and a Y-axis. A plurality of read/write heads are coupled to a head array assembly which is capable of motion along the X-axis. The head array assembly positions the heads adjacent to the medium. An X-axis motor is coupled to the head array assembly and causes the heads to undergo reciprocating substantially linear motion along the X-axis of the medium. A Y-axis motor creates linear motion between the heads and the medium along the Y-axis of the medium. The heads are controlled to store or access information on the medium as the heads move across the X-axis of the medium. The Y-axis motor moves the heads from track to track along the Y-axis of the medium. The Y-axis motor can be connected to move either the medium or the head array assembly along the Y-axis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 1996
Date of Patent:
April 14, 1998
Assignee:
Cartesian Data, Inc.
Inventors:
A. Harold Parks, James R. W. Clymer, Douglas A. Reim, William N. Aldrich, Ajeet Singh, Albert S. Hoagland, Hi-Dong Chai
Abstract: A memory storage module for storing and accessing information which includes a flat storage medium having an X-axis and a Y-axis. A plurality of read/write heads are coupled to a head array assembly which is capable of motion along the X-axis. The head array assembly positions the heads adjacent to the medium. An X-axis motor is coupled to the head array assembly and causes the heads to undergo reciprocating substantially linear motion along the X-axis of the medium. A Y-axis motor creates linear motion between the heads and the medium along the Y-axis of the medium. The heads are controlled to store or access information on the medium as the heads move across the X-axis of the medium. The Y-axis motor moves the heads from track to track along the Y-axis of the medium. The Y-axis motor can be connected to move either the medium or the head array assembly along the Y-axis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 1996
Date of Patent:
April 15, 1997
Assignee:
Cartesian Data, Inc.
Inventors:
A. Harold Parks, James R. W. Clymer, Douglas A. Reim, William N. Aldrich, Ajeet Singh, Albert S. Hoagland, Hi-Dong Chai
Abstract: A memory storage module for storing and accessing information which includes a flat storage medium having an X-axis and a Y-axis. A plurality of read/write heads are coupled to a head array assembly which is capable of motion along the X-axis. The head array assembly positions the heads adjacent to the medium. An X-axis motor is coupled to the head array assembly and causes the heads to undergo reciprocating substantially linear motion along the X-axis of the medium. A Y-axis motor creates linear motion between the heads and the medium along the Y-axis of the medium. The heads are controlled to store or access information on the medium as the heads move across the X-axis of the medium. The Y-axis motor moves the heads from track to track along the Y-axis of the medium. The Y-axis motor can be connected to move either the medium or the head array assembly along the Y-axis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 18, 1994
Date of Patent:
May 28, 1996
Assignee:
Cartesian Data, Inc.
Inventors:
A. Harold Parks, James R. W. Clymer, Douglas A. Reim, William N. Aldrich, Ajeet Singh, Albert S. Hoagland, Hi-Dong Chai