EP0207237A1
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System for storing, transporting and dispensing magnetic tape cartridges
Assignee: Wright Line Inc
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Filing: 1986-04-15
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A system for the storing, transporting and dispensing of magnetic tape cartridges includes an open-topped, four walled tray (10) having a plurality of integrally formed handles (28), a staging rack for supporting the tray on a work surface or equipment cabinet top, and a mobile truck.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Brosnan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:36
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A system for storing, transporting and dispensing magnetic tape cartridges, comprising: (A) an open-topped, four walled tray, having a plurality of integrally formed handles. (B) a staging rack having a contoured surface adapted and configured to support said tray in a preselected position to promote dispensing of any contents in said tray, said tray having latch means, and said staging rack having catch means for cooperating with said latch means for positioning said tray on said staging rack.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A system for storing, transporting and dispensing magnetic tape cartridges, comprising: (A) an open-topped, four walled tray, having a plurality of integrally formed handles. (B) a staging rack having a contoured surface adapted and configured to support said tray in a preselected position to promote dispensing of any contents in said tray, said tray having latch means, and said staging rack having catch means for cooperating with said latch means for positioning said tray on said staging rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said latch means and said catch means cooperate to releasably secure said tray to said storage rack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said staging rack has a generally "L" shaped cross-section and is of a one-piece construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the latch means serves as feet when the tray is placed on a generally flat, horizontal surface.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
237 words
A system for storing, transporting and dispensing magnetic tape cartridges, comprising: (A) a receptacle having generally parallel, spaced first walls and second walls, said first walls being general orthogonal to and connecting said secured walls at their respective ends; a bottom connected between said first and second walls, a spacer extending between said first walls and disposed generally in spaced parallel relation to said second walls so as to form and define two channels each adapted and configured for the receipt and storage of a plurality of cartridges, and handles formed integrally with at least one of said first walls or second walls. (B) a staging rack for supporting said receptacle, said rack being of a generally "L" shaped cross-section, comprising a first generally vertically extending portion, and a second generally horizontally extending portion connected together at one of their respective ends, said vertically extending portion having a front bearing wall and said horizontally extending portion having a top bearing wall, said bearing walls disposed and inclined so as to support said receptacle with one of said second walls of said receptacle resting on said top bearing surface and said bottom of said receptacle resting on said front bearing wall, such that an angle of presentation of said receptacle of approximately 100 to 120° (relative to the horizontal) is maintained while said receptacle is being supported, whereby said receptacle is disposed for selective dispensing of its contents.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
237 words
A system for storing, transporting and dispensing magnetic tape cartridges, comprising: (A) a receptacle having generally parallel, spaced first walls and second walls, said first walls being general orthogonal to and connecting said secured walls at their respective ends; a bottom connected between said first and second walls, a spacer extending between said first walls and disposed generally in spaced parallel relation to said second walls so as to form and define two channels each adapted and configured for the receipt and storage of a plurality of cartridges, and handles formed integrally with at least one of said first walls or second walls. (B) a staging rack for supporting said receptacle, said rack being of a generally "L" shaped cross-section, comprising a first generally vertically extending portion, and a second generally horizontally extending portion connected together at one of their respective ends, said vertically extending portion having a front bearing wall and said horizontally extending portion having a top bearing wall, said bearing walls disposed and inclined so as to support said receptacle with one of said second walls of said receptacle resting on said top bearing surface and said bottom of said receptacle resting on said front bearing wall, such that an angle of presentation of said receptacle of approximately 100 to 120° (relative to the horizontal) is maintained while said receptacle is being supported, whereby said receptacle is disposed for selective dispensing of its contents.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
The system of claim 5 further comprising a mobile truck including a support structure, casters mounted on said support structure to permit rolling movement thereof, handle means to enable manual maneuvering of and locomotion of said truck, said structure having at least one opening along at least one of its generally vertically extending surfaces for the receipt with a sliding fit of a receptacle, said receptacle's handles and said one of said second walls bearing against said support structure to support said receptacle therein, said support structure having a recessed top so as to receive at least one receptacle thereon and partially within said structure, with said at least one receptacle resting on its bottom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said receptacle further includes a plurality of inwardly projecting, generally vertically extending divider means disposed along said second walls thereof for separating and maintaining in separation tape cartridges placed within said receptacle, a plurality of ribs inwardly projecting and generally vertically extending along said first walls thereof, and a plurality of feet, each comprising a downwardly projecting element connected to said bottom of the receptacle, said ribs and said feet disposed and configured to coact as lateral and transverse stops to promote stackability of said receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said ribs are configured and disposed such that, when a second receptacle of like design is placed atop said receptacle, said ribs contact the bottom of said second receptacle and support said second receptacle in a stacked relation to said receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said staging rack further includes means for attachment thereof to a support surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said attachment means includes at least one pad, and said support surface includes a like number of pads, said pads of said staging rack and of said support surface adapted and configured to interlock one with the other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 9 further including template means for positioning said pads of said support surface.
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