摘要 |
A library apparatus includes: a storage rack configured to be capable of storing a plurality of recording media; a recording-and-reproducing device configured to perform a recording operation and a reproducing operation on the recording media; a robot configured to deliver the recording media between the storage rack and the recording-and-reproducing device using a hand mechanism; an elevator platform configured to carry the hand mechanism; a pair of toothed belts, provided between a driving pulley and a driven pulley, configured to move the elevator platform vertically; a pair of belt-connecting portions configured to couple one of ends of the elevator platform to one of the pair of toothed belts respectively; and a disconnecting mechanism configured to release at least one of connections at the pair of belt connecting portions. |