摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for randomly accessing a plurality of magnetic recording cartridges (2) comprises a magazine (10) for accepting an array of such cartridges, and an elevator (70) for accessing the several cartridges associated with the magazine and for delivering the accessed cartridge to a tape transport unit. The magazine and elevator are contained within a housing (5) having an access door (6) associated with its front, and a selected tape transport unit associated with its rear, operating within the enclosure which is defined to avoid contact between the moving parts of the apparatus and the unit's operator. Also the magazine.</p> |