Abstract: A magnetic tape device, includes: a base member movable in a front-back direction of a cabinet; a tape drive mounted rotatably to the base member at least between a first position facing a front surface of the cabinet and a second position facing a side surface of the cabinet; and a rotation unit configured to rotate the tape drive from the first position to the second position when a magazine detachably containing a magnetic tape cartridge is inserted into the cabinet, and to rotate the tape drive from the second position to the first position when the magazine is removed from the cabinet.

Abstract: A library apparatus includes a medium storage unit that has a plurality of cells, the plurality of cells being storable a recording medium for each, a recoding and reproducing unit that reads data from and writes data onto the recording medium, and a transport unit that transports the recoding and reproducing unit to one of the plurality of cells in which the recoding medium subject to data access is stored and inserts the recording medium into a medium insertion and removal opening of the recoding and reproducing unit.

Abstract: A library apparatus which can be used alone and which, when linked, enables conveyance of a cartridge between linked library apparatuses by minor remodeling, that is, a library apparatus which is provided in a cabinet with first to third storage racks which can store a plurality of recording media, a drive of the cartridges, and a robot which conveys a cartridge between the first to third storage racks and the drive by an instruction from a control device, wherein when expanding the capacity by providing another library apparatus of the same specifications as the library apparatus, part of the first storage rack which is at the back side at the same height from the set surface of the cabinet is replaced with a track member which passes between the cabinets, and a moving member which can convey a cartridge is provided on the track member.

Abstract: A library apparatus which can be used alone and which, when linked, enables conveyance of a cartridge between linked library apparatuses by minor remodeling, that is, a library apparatus which is provided in a cabinet with first to third storage racks which can store a plurality of recording media, a drive of the cartridges, and a robot which conveys a cartridge between the first to third storage racks and the drive by an instruction from a control device, wherein when expanding the capacity by providing another library apparatus of the same specifications as the library apparatus, part of the first storage rack which is at the back side at the same height from the set surface of the cabinet is replaced with a track member which passes between the cabinets, and a moving member which can convey a cartridge is provided on the track member.

Abstract: A transport apparatus and a library apparatus are provided. The transport apparatus includes a holding mechanism, a base and a lifting/lowering mechanism. The holding mechanism holds an object to transport. The holding mechanism is mounted on a base. The lifting/lowering mechanism lifts and lowers the base in first directions. The drive mechanism moves the holding mechanism in a plane including second directions that are different from the first directions.

Abstract: A library apparatus includes a medium storage unit that has a plurality of cells, the plurality of cells being storable a recording medium for each, a recoding and reproducing unit that reads data from and writes data onto the recording medium, and a transport unit that transports the recoding and reproducing unit to one of the plurality of cells in which the recoding medium subject to data access is stored and inserts the recording medium into a medium insertion and removal opening of the recoding and reproducing unit.

Abstract: A tape library apparatus includes a recording/reproducing unit for accessing data in the tape cartridges, a first driver for producing a driving force, a conveyer for carrying the recording/reproducing unit in the direction of the alignment of the plurality of the tape cartridges, by the driving force produced by the first driver, an identification information reader mounted near the insertion slot and on a surfaces of the tape cartridges, the image identification information being on a surface of each of the tape cartridges which faces opposite to a surface which faces the conveyer, a second driver for moving the tape cartridge in the magazine at opposed position of the conveyer to the recording/reproducing unit, and a controller for controlling the first and second drivers, to move one of the tape cartridges stored in the magazine to a position of the recording/reproduction unit.

Abstract: A tape library apparatus includes a recording/reproducing unit for accessing data in the tape cartridges, a first driver for producing a driving force, a conveyer for carrying the recording/reproducing unit in the direction of the alignment of the plurality of the tape cartridges, by the driving force produced by the first driver, an identification information reader mounted near the insertion slot and on a surfaces of the tape cartridges, the image identification information being on a surface of each of the tape cartridges which faces opposite to a surface which faces the conveyer, a second driver for moving the tape cartridge in the magazine at opposed position of the conveyer to the recording/reproducing unit, and a controller for controlling the first and second drivers, to move one of the tape cartridges stored in the magazine to a position of the recording/reproduction unit.

Abstract: When a rotation shaft reaches a first standstill position, a contact piece is received in a first hooked groove. A grasping mechanism unit is forced to enjoy a change in the attitude around the rotation shaft by the rotation angle of 90 degrees. When the rotation shaft further reaches a first terminal position, the grasping mechanism unit is forced to restore the predetermined attitude around the rotation shaft by the rotation angle of 90 degrees. The linear motion of the rotation shaft is in this manner interconnected to the rotational movement of the grasping mechanism unit in a library apparatus. A pulley, a timing belt and an electric motor can be omitted from the driving mechanism for the grasping mechanism unit. This results in a simplified structure. The production cost is thus reduced. The transporting mechanism can have a longer service life.

Abstract: A transport apparatus and a library apparatus are provided. The transport apparatus includes a holding mechanism, a base and a lifting/lowering mechanism. The holding mechanism holds an object to transport. The holding mechanism is mounted on a base. The lifting/lowering mechanism lifts and lowers the base in first directions. The drive mechanism moves the holding mechanism in a plane including second directions that are different from the first directions.

Abstract: A cable carrying mechanism or library apparatus is configured to include a cable carrying unit (cable bearer) that is fixed at one end to a support unit (frame) supporting a movable unit (medium gripping mechanism unit) causing a positional displacement to carry a cable led by the movable unit while maintaining the cable bendable and a guide mechanism unit that is disposed in the movable unit to move the other end of the cable carrying unit within a predetermined range as well as to guide the movement thereof.

Abstract: A feeding mechanism includes a first feeding mechanism and a second feeding mechanism that operates during non-operation of the first feeding mechanism. A movement control unit that performs a control of moving the feeding mechanism towards a housing cabinet. A swivel mechanical unit swivels an inclination angle of the feeding mechanism to a predetermined angle along with an operation by the movement control unit. A movement stopping unit stops a movement of the feeding mechanism based on the inclination angle of the feeding mechanism.

Abstract: When a rotation shaft reaches a first standstill position, a contact piece is received in a first hooked groove. A grasping mechanism unit is forced to enjoy a change in the attitude around the rotation shaft by the rotation angle of 90 degrees. When the rotation shaft further reaches a first terminal position, the grasping mechanism unit is forced to restore the predetermined attitude around the rotation shaft by the rotation angle of 90 degrees. The linear motion of the rotation shaft is in this manner interconnected to the rotational movement of the grasping mechanism unit in a library apparatus. A pulley, a timing belt and an electric motor can be omitted from the driving mechanism for the grasping mechanism unit. This results in a simplified structure. The production cost is thus reduced. The transporting mechanism can have a longer service life.

Abstract: A feeding mechanism includes a first feeding mechanism and a second feeding mechanism that operates during non-operation of the first feeding mechanism. A movement control unit that performs a control of moving the feeding mechanism towards a housing cabinet. A swivel mechanical unit swivels an inclination angle of the feeding mechanism to a predetermined angle along with an operation by the movement control unit. A movement stopping unit stops a movement of the feeding mechanism based on the inclination angle of the feeding mechanism.

Abstract: A cable carrying mechanism or library apparatus is configured to include a cable carrying unit (cable bearer) that is fixed at one end to a support unit (frame) supporting a movable unit (medium gripping mechanism unit) causing a positional displacement to carry a cable led by the movable unit while maintaining the cable bendable and a guide mechanism unit that is disposed in the movable unit to move the other end of the cable carrying unit within a predetermined range as well as to guide the movement thereof.

Abstract: A library apparatus includes a storage shelf that has a plurality of cells for housing a cartridge that stores a plurality of recording media; a recording and reproducing unit that performs recording/reproducing of information to/from the recording media; and a conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge to a predetermined position in the storage shelf, between the storage shelf and the recording and reproducing unit. The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge during a normal operation of the library apparatus; and a second conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge during an abnormal-operation of the first conveying mechanism.

Abstract: A library apparatus includes a storage shelf that has a plurality of cells for housing a cartridge that stores a plurality of recording media; a recording and reproducing unit that performs recording/reproducing of information to/from the recording media; and a conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge to a predetermined position in the storage shelf, between the storage shelf and the recording and reproducing unit. The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge during a normal operation of the library apparatus; and a second conveying mechanism that conveys the cartridge during an abnormal-operation of the first conveying mechanism.

Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions of the leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.

Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions ofthe leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions ofthe leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.