Patents Assigned to Storage Technology Coproration
  • Automatic tape guide arm with three dimensional range of motion and method of operating the same
    Patent number: 5816519
    Abstract: A tape threading apparatus (20) includes a tape guide arm (22) having a spring-biased elbow (32). The arm (22) is coupled for rotation with a rotatable shaft (24). The shaft is provided with a barrel cam (76, 92) for a third dimension of movement. A drive mechanism includes two gears (88, 90) that overlap to permit vertical slippage in the third dimension of movement. An arm guide cam slot (102) provides a directional orientation for movement of the arm (22) along a tape travel pathway (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Storage Technology Coproration
    Inventors: Lynn C. Jacobs, Donovan M. Janssen, Joe K. Jurneke, Matthew P. Wojciechowski