Cassette autoloader.

摘要

An apparatus (10) for storing and automatically delivering cassettes (20) and/or pallets (22) containing cassettes (20) to a reader (12). A storage and delivery mechanism is provided which defines a plurality of cassette retaining sites (44). A body (14) encases the storage and delivery mechanism and has a portal (26) adjoining the cassette loading sites for allowing cassettes (20) to be placed on or removed from the storage and delivery mechanism. Indicia is provided on panels (33,35) adjacent the portal (26) for identifying the cassette retaining sites (44) and a guide bar (49) is placed in front of the cassette read site (46). The panels (33,35) are mounted to the apparatus by elastomeric mounts (74) so as to minimize or prevent transmission of shock vibrations.