Media insertion means for an automated data library

Claim 1

In an automated data library comprising a plurality of storage means each arranged to accept and store a data storage member, a reading device arranged to retrieve data from a data storage member, carriage means arranged to selectively transfer data storage members between said storage means and said reading device, said reading device including an opening through which a data storage member is introduced and ejected from said reading device, the improvement comprising lever means disposed along a side of said carriage adjacent said reading device and arranged for movement between a rest position within the perimeter of said carriage and an extended position whereby said lever means engages an end edge of a data storage member extending from said opening in said reading device to fully insert said data storage member into said reading device, and a reversible motor mounted on said carriage for moving said lever means between said rest position and said extend position.