JPH0393065A - Disk device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify constitution by providing plural hands sandwiching disk cartridges different in sizes in a transfer device, storing the disk cartridges different in the sizes and executing writing and reading. CONSTITUTION:When the disk cartridge 4-1 is set in a take-in port 6-1, it is transferred to a deck 2-1 by the hand 5-2 by the driving of the belt 3A of the transfer device 3. Then, prescribed data is written and read, and the cartridge is stored in a container 1-1 by the hand 5-2 again. The disk cartridge 4-2 is set in a take-in port 6-2, is transferred to a deck 2-2 by the hand 5-1 by driving the belt 3A of the transfer device 3. Then, prescribed data is written and read and the cartridge is stored in a container 1-2 by the hand 5-1 again. Consequently, prescribed data can be read and written in one disk device when the disk cartridges 4-1 and 4-2 different in the sizes are used.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Summary] Regarding a disk device configured such that disk cartridges of different sizes are transferred to a predetermined storage and a predetermined deck by a transfer mechanism, it is possible to transfer disk cartridges of different sizes together. The purpose of the present invention is to reduce costs and simplify the structure by designing the disk cartridge so that it can be transferred by one transfer mechanism. It is equipped with a plurality of decks that perform reading and writing by setting each disc cartridge, and a transport mechanism that transports the disc cartridge, and when a predetermined disc cartridge is selected, it is moved to a predetermined storage or a predetermined storage. The transfer mechanism is provided with a plurality of hands adapted to hold each of the disk cartridges so that the disk cartridges are transferred to the deck of the disk cartridge.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a disk device configured such that disk cartridges of different sizes are transferred to a predetermined storage and a predetermined deck by a transfer mechanism.

A disk device that uses disk cartridges is equipped with a storage that stores a plurality of disk cars 1 and a deck, and a deck that reads and writes predetermined data to the disk cartridge. It is designed to automatically take it out, set it on the deck, and store it in the storage after reading and writing the data.

On the other hand, recently, as such a disk cartridge, one having a size of 12 inches or 5.25 inches has been used, as shown in the explanatory diagram of a disk cartridge and cartridge in FIG.

(al) (a2) in Figure 4 is for 12 inches; (a
1) is a plan view, (a2) is a side view, (bx) (b
2) is the case of 5.25 inches, (b1) is the plan view, (
b2) is a side view.

In the case of 12 inches, as shown in (al) (a2), the recording medium 4B with a diameter D1 of 12 inches is housed in the case 4A, and the read/write to the recording medium 4B is performed through the window 4C provided in the case 4A. The transfer of the disk cartridge 4-1 is normally carried out by being supported by the side wall 4D of the case 4A.

In addition, in the case of 5.25 inches, as shown in (bl) (b2), the recording medium 4F with a diameter D2 of 5.25 inches is stored in the case 4E, and the shutter provided in the case 4E is Reading and writing of the recording medium 4+8 is performed by opening 4G, and the transfer of the disk cartridge 4-2 is performed by holding the side wall 4H of the case 4E in the same manner as described above.

Therefore, it is desired that the disk device be configured so that read/write operations can be performed on both disk cartridges 4-1 and 4-2 having different sizes.

[Conventional technology]

In the past, the conventional method was as shown in the conventional explanatory diagram of FIG. FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b) are perspective views.

In the case of (a) in FIG. 3, the housing 10 includes a storage l1 for storing the disk cartridge 4-1, a deck 2-1,
This is achieved by providing an intake port 12 and a transfer mechanism 13 inside.

The transfer mechanism 13 is also provided with a hand 5-1 that supports the disk cartridge 4-■, and includes an elevating mechanism 138 that moves the hand 5-1 vertically and a horizontal elevating mechanism 138 that moves the elevating mechanism 138 horizontally. This is achieved by the feeding mechanism 13B.

Therefore, by setting the disk cartridge 4-1 into which predetermined data is to be written into the intake port 12, the transfer mechanism 1
3 is driven, the hand 5-1 is positioned at the intake port 12,
Disk cartridge 4-1 set in intake port 12
is held by the hand 5-1 and transferred to the deck 2-1.

Disk cartridge 4 by hand 5-1 in this case
For example, in the hand 5-1, a rotating roller (not shown) is provided at the tip of the hand 5-1, and the side wall 4D of the disk cartridge 4-1 is held between the hands 5-1 and 5-1 by rotation of the roller in a predetermined direction. disk cartridge 4-1
The disk cartridge 4-1 is taken in, and the disk cartridge 4-1 is ejected from the hand 5-1 by rotating in the opposite direction.

Further, the disk cartridge 4-1, on which writing of predetermined data has been completed by being transferred to the deck 2-1, is held in the hand 5-1, and is moved from the deck 2-1 to the predetermined storage 11 by driving the transfer mechanism 13. will be transferred to.

In addition, the disk cartridge 4 stored in the storage 11
-1, if it is necessary to read or write data to the disk cartridge 4-1,
is similarly held in the hand 5-1, is transferred from the storage 11 to the deck 2l by the drive of the transfer mechanism 13, and is returned to its original position in the storage 11 after reading or writing of data by the deck 2-1 is completed. will be returned to.

In this case, the disk cartridge 4-1 is inserted into and removed from the deck 2-1 by rotating the hand 5-1 by 90 degrees.

In the case of FIG. 3(b), the housing 20 includes a storage 25 for storing the disk cartridge 4-2, and a deck 2-2.
2, a transfer mechanism 23 that transfers the carriage 24 to which the hand 5-2 is fixed, and a control unit 22 that controls the transfer mechanism 23.
This is achieved by internally providing a power supply section 21 for supplying power.

Further, the hand 5-2 is designed to hold the disk cartridge 4-2 by supporting the side wall 4H of the disk cartridge 4-2, similarly to the aforementioned hand 5-1.

Therefore, reading or writing data to or from the disk cartridge 4-2 stored in the storage 25,
If you need the disk cartridge 4-
2 is a hand 5-2 as the carriage 24 is moved by the drive of the transfer mechanism 23 controlled by the control unit 22.
The transfer mechanism 13 drives the storage unit 25 to the deck 2-2.
Data is read or written by
After reading or writing by the deck 2-2 is completed, the transfer mechanism 13 is driven to return the paper from the deck 2-2 to the original position in the storage 25.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

In this way, disk cartridges of different sizes 4-
1 and 4-2, a dedicated disk device configured as shown in FIG. 3 (a) and (b) is required. .

Therefore, when disk cars 1 and ridges 4-1 and 4-2 of different sizes are used, it is necessary to install at least two devices that are compatible with each, which increases the cost and installation space. had.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to reduce costs and simplify the structure by configuring a disk cartridge of different sizes to be transferred by a single transfer mechanism.

[Means to solve the problem]

FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining the principle of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, there are a plurality of storage compartments 1-1. 1-2, and the disk cartridge 4-[
A plurality of decks 2-1, 2-2 perform reading/writing by setting each of the disk cartridges 4-1. 4-2, and when the predetermined disc cartridge 4-1.4-2 is selected, the predetermined storage 1-1.1-2 or the predetermined deck 2-L2-2, the transfer mechanism 3 is provided with a plurality of hands 5-1.5-2 that fit and hold each of the disk cartridges 4-1.4-2. Constructed.

With this configuration, the above-mentioned problem is solved.

(Function) That is, disk cartridges 4-1 of different sizes
．． 4-2, a plurality of storage compartments 1-l,
A plurality of decks 2-1. 2-2 and a plurality of hands 5-1, 5-2 that fit and hold the disk cartridges 4-L4-2 in the transfer mechanism 3, one transfer mechanism can be used. By driving the disk cartridge 3, reading/writing can be performed for any of the disk cartridges 4-L4-2 of different sizes.

Therefore, unlike the conventional disk cartridges 4-1. When using 4-2, predetermined data can be read and written by one disk device without the need for two disk devices,
Cost reduction and installation space savings can be achieved.

(Example〕 The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention.

The same reference numerals indicate the same objects throughout the figures.

As shown in FIG.
belt 3 by the drive of the booleans 3B and 30.
On one side of the transport mechanism 2, where A runs as indicated by arrow 8, there is a storage 1-1 for storing the disk cartridge 4-1, a deck 2-1 for reading and writing to the disk cartridge 4-1, and a disk storage 1-1 for storing the disk cartridge 4-1. An intake port 6-1 for taking in the cartridge 4-1 is provided, and a storage 1-2 for storing a disk cartridge 4-2 smaller in size than the disk cartridge 4-1, and a disk cartridge 4-2 are provided on the other side. a deck 2-2 for reading and writing to the disk cartridge 4-2;
2 is arranged such that an intake port 6-2 for taking in 2 is provided therein.

The belt 3A also includes a hand 5 that is compatible with the disc cartridge 4-1 and that holds the disc cartridge 4-1.
-1 and a hand 5-2 that fits the disc cartridge 4-2 and holds the disc cartridge 4-2, and is arranged to be raised and lowered by the movement of the bell 3A.

Therefore, by setting the disk cartridge 4-1 in the intake port 6-1, the belt 3A of the transfer mechanism 3 is driven to transfer the disk cartridge 4-1 to the deck 2-1 by the hand 5-1. writing data, or
A read is performed, a given data is written, or
After reading is completed, the bell 3A is driven again,
The disk cartridge 4-1 is stored in the storage 1-1.1-2 by the hands 5-1.

Further, by setting the disk cartridge 4-2 in the intake port 6-2, the disk cartridge 4-2 is moved to the deck 2-2 by the hand 5-2 by driving the bell}3A of the transfer mechanism 3, as described above. Transferred to Deck 2-2
After writing or reading of the predetermined data is completed, the hand 5- is driven by the belt 3A again.
2, the disk cartridge 4-2 is placed in the storage compartment 1-2.
Therefore, both disk cartridges 4-1 and 4-2 can be transferred by driving the transfer mechanism 3, so that disk cartridges 4-1 and 4-2 of different sizes can be transferred.
Even if disk cartridges 1 and 4-2 are installed side by side in storages 1-1 and 1-2, disk cartridges 4-1 and 4-2 are selected and transferred to a predetermined deck 2-1 or 2-2. You can do whatever you want. In the present invention, the hands 5-1 and 5-2 are positioned horizontally, and the disk cartridges 4-1, 4-2 are stored in the storage compartments 1-1.
1-2, the hands 5-1 and 5-2 are positioned vertically, and the disk cartridges 4-1. The storage unit 4-2 may be arranged sideways to the storage unit 1-1, 1-2, and the hands 5-1 and 5-2 may be rotated by 90”. It is also easy to use formal commands, and the same effect can be obtained in either case. [Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, each hand supporting disk cartridges of different sizes can be By providing one transfer mechanism and driving the transfer mechanism to transfer disk cartridges of different sizes, it is possible to store and write to or read from disk cartridges of different sizes.

Therefore, when handling disk cartridges of different sizes, there is no need to prepare a dedicated disk device like in the past, and it can be done with a single disk device, which reduces costs and further reduces the space required to install the device. can be achieved, and the practical effects are great.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the principle of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the conventional method, (a) and (b) are perspective views, and Fig. 4 is a disk. In the explanatory diagrams of the cartridge, (a1) and (bl) show a plan view, and (a2) and (b2) show a side view. In the figure, 1-1.1-2 is a storage, 2-1. 2-2 is a deck, 3 is a transfer mechanism, 4-1.4-2 is a disk cartridge, and 5-1.5 2 is a hand. Ryoaki Moto (Two-Yoruichi Eimanpo f'l's Kontoki Shoichi Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] Disk cartridges of different sizes (4-1, 4-
2) A plurality of storage compartments (1-1, 1-
2), a plurality of decks (2-1, 2-2) that perform read/write operations by setting each of the disk cartridges (4-1, 4-2), and the disk cartridges (4-1, 4-2). -2), and when the predetermined disk cartridge (4-1, 4-2) is selected, the predetermined storage (1-1, 1-2),
Alternatively, a plurality of hands (5-1,
5-2) is provided in the transfer mechanism (3).