发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for easy spring replacement in a deep slot storage library |
摘要 |
A deep slot tape cartridge library module including a main wall having two major surfaces; a pair of side walls in spaced relation to each other and each extending orthogonally to both major surfaces whereby the main wall and side walls form a substantially “H” shaped structure; an opening in the main wall, the opening extending longitudinally along the main wall a relatively short distance; a spring clip configured complimentarily to the opening and removably retainable therein; and a spring fixedly connected to the spring clip. A method for replacing a spring of a high density tape library where a spring assembly and main wall are utilized, the method including identifying a slot having a failed spring; emptying the identified slot of tape cartridges; extracting the spring assembly from the main wall; and replacing the spring assembly with a non-failed spring assembly.
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申请公布号 |
US7839601(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2010.11.23 |
申请号 |
US20070619259 |
申请日期 |
2007.01.03 |
申请人 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION |
发明人 |
NAVE SHAWN M.;THORN JEFFREY L.;YARDY RAYMOND |
分类号 |
G11B15/60;G11B15/68 |
主分类号 |
G11B15/60 |
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