초록 ▼

Bi-directional magazine and trays are disclosed. The bi-directional magazine and trays are used in double-picker automated storage library in which the double-pickers can never collide. The bi-directional magazine enables a double-picker to retrieve storage cartridges from either side of a magazine.

Bi-directional magazine and trays are disclosed. The bi-directional magazine and trays are used in double-picker automated storage library in which the double-pickers can never collide. The bi-directional magazine enables a double-picker to retrieve storage cartridges from either side of a magazine. The bi-directional magazine includes a tray for supporting a storage device removably mounted in a magazine, the storage tray being removable from a first end of the magazine and from a second end of the magazine, opposite from the first end. The storage tray may include a plurality of such storage trays. Each tray includes an engagement configuration on opposing ends of the tray for engaging with a picker mechanism for allowing the picker mechanism to pull the tray from the magazine at the first end or the second end of the magazine. The bi-directional magazine further includes a retention device for retaining the tray within the magazine, a magazine engagement device for allowing a picker mechanism to remove the magazine from the storage bin, and a bin engagement device for retaining the magazine in stationary relationship with the storage bin.

대표청구항 ▼

Bi-directional magazine and trays are disclosed. The bi-directional magazine and trays are used in double-picker automated storage library in which the double-pickers can never collide. The bi-directional magazine enables a double-picker to retrieve storage cartridges from either side of a magazine.

Bi-directional magazine and trays are disclosed. The bi-directional magazine and trays are used in double-picker automated storage library in which the double-pickers can never collide. The bi-directional magazine enables a double-picker to retrieve storage cartridges from either side of a magazine. The bi-directional magazine includes a tray for supporting a storage device removably mounted in a magazine, the storage tray being removable from a first end of the magazine and from a second end of the magazine, opposite from the first end. The storage tray may include a plurality of such storage trays. Each tray includes an engagement configuration on opposing ends of the tray for engaging with a picker mechanism for allowing the picker mechanism to pull the tray from the magazine at the first end or the second end of the magazine. The bi-directional magazine further includes a retention device for retaining the tray within the magazine, a magazine engagement device for allowing a picker mechanism to remove the magazine from the storage bin, and a bin engagement device for retaining the magazine in stationary relationship with the storage bin. able the transfer of load between the tractor and the implement, such as required to maintain the desired wheel slippage of the tractor's traction axle while towing the implement. 26. A method of transferring load between a towing tractor which includes a three-point linkage which includes three linkage arms, an associated hydraulic draft control system, and a tow-bar, and a towed above ground implement which includes a; draw-bar which attaches to the tow-bar of the tractor, said method characterized by the steps of: (i) directly or indirectly connecting a shock absorber to at least the two lower arms of the tractor's three-point linkage; (ii) connecting the opposite end of the shock absorber to the draw-bar of the towed implement in a manner that allows; the shock absorber to experience a forward force; and the draft control system of the tractor to be activated, such that load from the towed implement can be transferred to all wheels of the tractor; and (iii) tensioning the shock absorber by raising or lowering the tractor's three-point linkage arms so as to enable the transfer of load between the tractor and the implement, such as required to maintain the desired wheel slippage of the tractor's traction axle while towing the implement. 27. An apparatus for transferring load between a towing tractor which includes a three-point linkage which includes three linkage arms, an associated hydraulic draft control system, and a tow-bar, and a towed above ground implement which includes a draw-bar which attaches to the tow-bar of the tractor, said apparatus comprises: a shock absorber which is: (i) connected at one end thereof to at least the two lower arms of the tractor's three-point linkage; (ii) connected at the other end thereof to the draw-bar of the implement such that a pre-set tension can always be maintained on said shock absorber through operation of the draft control system; (iii) configured to be capable of experiencing a vertical load and a rearward load with respect to the direction in which the implement is being towed; (iv) configured to absorb any vertical forces associated with a change in the effective load of the implement; and (v) configured to relay the rearward load on the lower arms of the three-point linkage which activates the draft control system. 28. An apparatus for transferring load between a towing tractor which includes a three-point linkage which includes three linkage arms, an associated hydraulic draft control system, and a tow-bar, and a towed above ground implement which includes a draw-bar which attaches to the tow-bar of the tractor, said apparatus comprises: a shock absorber which is: (i) directly or indirectly connected to the three arms of the tractor's three-point linkage; and (ii) at the other end thereof connected either directly or indirectly to the draw bar of the towed implement in a manner that allows: the shock absorber to experi