Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including an accessor to physically transport tape cartridges in a tape library. A flexible cable assembly is connected to the accessor that enables the accessor to move relative to the tape library and enables one of power and communication signals to be transmitted to the accessor. The flexible cable assembly includes a flexible channel and multiple twisted wire pairs loosely routed through the flexible channel. The multiple twisted wire pairs independently and substantially freely move within the flexible channel. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Stapler mechanism drive unit utilizing a high-speed, low-inertia flywheel with a combination bellcrank and cam power-delivering arrangement for furnishing power to a stapler driver and clincher.