Single cartridge interface for an automated tape cartridge autoloader/library system

摘要

The single cartridge interface (107) includes a cartridge stop link (1802) that cooperates with an interface door (1803) and doorstop (1906) to control the receipt of tape cartridges (106) in the single cartridge interface (107). The cartridge stop link (1802) mechanically couples to tape cartridges (106) during an ejection operation to prevent a reinsertion of cartridges (106) until the tape cartridge (106) is fully removed from the tape cartridge interface (107). Once a tape cartridge (106) is removed from the single cartridge interface (107), the door (1803) and doorstop (1906) prevent insertion of tape cartridges (106) until the picker (102) is in position to receive cartridges (106) from the single cartridge interface (107). <IMAGE>