JPH10255361A - Cartridge library device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure security protection and to miniaturize the device by providing cartridge supplying and discharging regulating members capable of projecting out to the inner sides of cartridge storage parts from either side of each individual surface intersecting each of open surfaces of plural cartridge storage parts equipped with the open surfaces for supplying and discharging cartridges provided at least one side surface and a supplying and discharging regulating member control means for control ling operation of the cartridge supplying and discharging regulating members. SOLUTION: For the purpose of direct supply and discharge of a cartridge 10 by the operator, the cartridge storage parts 4(4-1 to 4-N) having openings on an outer side of the device are provided, and these cartridge storage parts 4 are provided with the cartridge supplying and discharging regulating members 11(11-1 to 11-N). Permission and regulation of the supply and discharge of an objective cartridge 10 are performed via the supplying and discharging regulating member control means 12 by a host device 13 driving a cartridge supplying and discharging regulating member 11 corresponding to the objective cartridge storage part 4. The cartridge supplying and discharging regulating members 11 equipped over the cartridge storage parts 4 are driven for the purpose of performing supplying and discharging processing of the cartridges 10 in a lump.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a cartridge library apparatus for storing a plurality of cartridges and controlling the insertion and ejection of the cartridges.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Library devices that handle a plurality of cartridges include magnetic tape cartridges and optical disk cartridges. In these library devices, the loading and unloading of cartridges is managed on the host device side, and the structure is such that an operator cannot remove or insert a cartridge without controlling the library device.

A library apparatus having such a structure is usually provided with a cartridge input / output access station (hereinafter referred to as CAS) for loading and unloading cartridges.
Had a mechanism. Hereinafter, a general cartridge loading and discharging operation in a conventional cartridge library apparatus will be described.

FIG. 12 shows a cartridge library device 1.
FIG. Here, the CAS 2 is composed of a cartridge charging / discharging port 5 and a charging / discharging unit 3. A plurality of cartridges 10 are stored in the cartridge storage unit 40. In this example, a cartridge storage unit having a rotary structure is shown. FIG. 13 is an external view of the optical disk cartridge library device.

When the operator inserts the cartridge 10 into the cartridge insertion / ejection port 5 from outside the apparatus, the cartridge 10 is taken into the insertion / ejection unit 3. The loading / unloading unit 3 holds the cartridge 10 in the 180
Rotate degrees. The cartridge transporting unit 60 moves upward in the apparatus, and stops at a position facing the cartridge held by the loading / unloading unit 3. After the cartridge transport unit grips the cartridge 10 with an arm unit (not shown), it moves downward and stops at a position facing the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 70. Then, the cartridge 10 is pushed out by the arm and is mounted on the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 70. The cartridge recording / reproducing unit 70 records or reproduces information on the cartridge 10. The cartridge 10 on which the recording or reproduction processing has been performed is taken out of the cartridge recording / reproduction unit 70 by an arm in the cartridge conveyance unit 60. The cartridge transport unit 60 transports the cartridge 10 to any of the storage shelves provided in the cartridge storage unit 40.

[0006] The loading of the cartridge is completed as described above. Cartridge 10 stored in cartridge storage unit 40
Thereafter, is transported to the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 70 as necessary, and is returned to the original position in the cartridge storage unit 40 after the information is recorded or reproduced. When a large number of errors are detected during recording or reproduction of the cartridge 10 and it is necessary to replace the cartridge 10 or when the cartridge 10 is no longer used, the cartridge 10 is ejected from the cartridge storage unit 40 to the outside by the following method.

The cartridge transport section 60 takes out the cartridge 10 to be ejected from the cartridge storage section 40 or the cartridge recording / reproducing section 70, moves upward, and stops at a position facing the loading / unloading section 3. After the cartridge transport unit 60 stores the cartridge 10 in the charging / discharging unit 3, the charging / discharging unit 3 rotates by 180 degrees and the cartridge 10
Is transported to the loading / unloading port 5, and then the loading / unloading port 5 moves the cartridge 10 so that the operator can take it out.

Thus, the ejection of the cartridge is completed.

[0009]

In the case of reconstructing a computer system, for example, the cartridge 10
Of the cartridges 10 in the cartridge storage unit 40 at a time,
There is a case that a request arises that the user wants to exchange all of them at once.
In order to enable such operations to be performed efficiently, there is a device having a mechanism that allows an operator to insert and discharge the cartridge 10 into and out of the cartridge storage unit without using the CAS 2 even though the CAS 2 is provided. .

However, since the batch loading and unloading of the cartridges 10 using such a mechanism is performed for an arbitrary storage shelf of the cartridge storage section 40, the cartridges managed by the host device 13 after the work are performed. 10 storage state and the actual cartridge storage state are different. Further, since there is a possibility that the cartridge 10 already stored may be taken out, securing the confidentiality of the data stored in the cartridge 10 is not perfect.

In order to solve this problem, the conventional library apparatus is provided with a cartridge batch loading / discharging mechanism 110 which enables batch loading / discharging of a large number of cartridges 10 and a cartridge loading / discharging mechanism. After being mounted on the cartridge 110, the mounted cartridge 10
A cartridge library device in which a hand arm provided in the cartridge transport section 60 sequentially transports the cartridges to the cartridge storage 40 is invented.

According to this apparatus, the loading and unloading of the cartridge can be performed only through the CAS 2 and the batch loading and unloading mechanism 110.
When the cartridge 10 is loaded into the apparatus, the loaded cartridge 10 is transported by the cartridge transport section 60 to the cartridge storage section 40 and the cartridge recording / reproducing section 7 inside the apparatus.
It only moves between zero. In addition, since the control of the cartridge transport unit 60 and the CAS 2 is performed from the host device 13, the loaded cartridge 10 is
The structure cannot be taken out without control from the cartridge library device, and confidentiality is guaranteed.

However, according to the present invention, although the confidentiality of the cartridge 10 can be ensured, an increase in the size of the apparatus cannot be avoided. As described above, in the apparatus provided with only the CAS2, the apparatus can be downsized, but the batch input and discharge of the cartridge 10 cannot be performed efficiently, and the mechanism for batch input and batch discharge of the cartridge 10 can be performed. When the efficiency is improved by providing
There are problems such as discrepancies between the cartridge storage state and the actual storage state which are managed by the company, and the confidentiality cannot be ensured.

On the other hand, in order to solve this problem, there has been a problem that an apparatus having a mechanism for charging and discharging the cartridge 10 at a time must be increased in size. In order to solve such a problem, an object of the present invention is to secure the confidentiality of the cartridge 10 and to realize a small-scale cartridge library device.

[0015]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a plurality of cartridge storage units having at least one opening surface for loading and unloading cartridges. A cartridge ejection / restriction member provided in the plurality of cartridge storage units and capable of projecting to the inside of the cartridge storage unit from at least any surface intersecting the opening surface of the cartridge storage unit; A cartridge library device comprising: an ejection / ejection regulating member control means for controlling an operation.

FIG. 1 shows the principle of the present invention. In the present invention, the cartridge storage unit 4 (4-1 to 4-N) having an opening outside the apparatus is provided to enable an operator to directly insert and discharge the cartridge 10. The cartridge storage unit 4 includes a cartridge ejection / restriction member 11.
(11-1 to 11-N). The host device 13 drives the cartridge ejection / discharge regulating member 11 corresponding to the target cartridge storage unit 4 via the ejection / ejection regulating member control means 12 to permit and regulate the insertion and ejection of the cartridge 10. The cartridge ejection / removal regulating members 11 are configured to operate independently of each other in order to regulate the insertion and ejection of the cartridge 10 for each cartridge storage unit 4.

In order to perform batch loading and batch discharging of the cartridges 10, one cartridge ejection / restriction member 11-2 provided over a plurality of cartridge storage units 4 is driven. Alternatively, the cartridge ejection / restriction members (11-1, 11-N) independently provided for each cartridge storage unit may be operated collectively. Further, the object can be achieved by simultaneously operating the independent cartridge ejection / restriction member and one cartridge ejection / restriction member provided over a plurality of storage sections.

As described above, the cartridge library apparatus according to the first aspect enables a plurality of cartridges to be loaded and discharged at a time, and also ensures the confidentiality of the cartridges. According to a second aspect of the present invention, the ejection / ejection regulating member control means (12) causes the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member to protrude while the apparatus is not in the ready state, and the cartridge storage unit designated by the host apparatus during the ready state. This is a cartridge library device for releasing the projecting state of the cartridge ejection / ejection restricting member 11 provided in the above.

As described above, according to the cartridge library apparatus of the second aspect, even when the apparatus is not in the ready state,
This is a cartridge library device in which it is impossible to take out a cartridge and confidentiality of the cartridge can be ensured. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the cartridge ejection / rejection regulating member, the depth of the cartridge storage unit from the cartridge ejection / rejection regulation unit is substantially equal to the depth of the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted into the cartridge storage unit. This is a cartridge library device that projects to a position.

As described above, in the cartridge library device according to the third aspect, the cartridge ejection / removal regulating member for regulating the insertion and ejection of the cartridge also has a function for holding the cartridge. It is a library device. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cartridge library apparatus in which at least one of the plurality of cartridge storage units does not include a cartridge ejection / restriction member.

As described above, in the cartridge library device according to the fourth aspect, the cartridge can be easily inserted into the cartridge storage section having no cartridge ejection / restriction member, and the cartridge for which the recording / reproducing process has been completed is replaced with the original cartridge. After being returned to the storage unit, the cartridge can be immediately taken out, and the cartridge can be inserted and ejected at all times during the power-on and off states. Therefore, when it is not necessary to ensure the confidentiality of the cartridge, the cartridge library device can realize a simpler usage.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage unit for storing a pre-registered password, an input means for inputting a password by an operator, and a pre-registered command when a higher-level device instructs ejection of a cartridge. The cartridge library device includes a comparing unit that compares a personal identification code with a personal identification code input by an operator. As described above, the cartridge library device according to the fifth aspect performs the cartridge discharging process only when the password registered in advance and the password input by the operator match, and the cartridge discharging process is performed only for a specific operator. This is a cartridge library device capable of ensuring security and ensuring confidentiality.

[0023]

Embodiment

[0024]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 shows the entire cartridge library device of the present invention. Here, the cartridge refers to a replaceable medium such as a magnetic tape, an optical disk cartridge, and a removable cartridge. Further, in the present embodiment, the cartridge storage unit 4, the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 7, the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11, the ejection / ejection regulating member control means 12, the nonvolatile storage unit 8, the cartridge transporting unit 6 for transporting the cartridge 10, and the rail Although the cartridge library unit 1 including 21 is incorporated in the personal computer, the cartridge library unit 1 may be provided as an independent housing.
The input unit 20 such as a keyboard used in the present invention and the nonvolatile storage unit 8 may be included in the host device.

In order to explain the operation of loading and discharging the cartridge according to the present invention, the operation of the entire apparatus will be described with reference to a block diagram and a flowchart, and then the structure of the cartridge ejection / restriction member will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the cartridge library device. In FIG. 3, a cartridge 10 can be stored in a cartridge storage unit 4, and a cartridge 1 is stored in a cartridge storage unit.
A cartridge ejection / discharge regulating member 11 for inhibiting or permitting the input and output of zeros is provided. Although the cartridge storage section 4 and the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 in FIG. 3 are shown as one block, as described in the principle of the present invention, the cartridge ejection / rejection regulation member 11 is Each or one cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 is provided over a plurality of cartridge storage units. Here, it goes without saying that there is a cartridge storage unit that does not include the cartridge ejection / discharge regulating member 11.

The ejection / ejection regulating member control means 12 causes the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11 to protrude toward the inside of the cartridge storage section or cancel the protruding state in accordance with an instruction from a host device (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 13. Then, the charging and discharging of the cartridge 10 is controlled. During a period in which the control means does not function due to power-off or the like, the cartridge ejection / rejection regulating member 11 is projected by detecting a voltage drop.
In addition, by using an electromagnet, the cartridge ejection / ejection restricting member 11 may be protruded by a magnetic force without detecting a voltage drop or the like.

The cartridge transport section 6 sends the cartridge 10 from the cartridge storage section 4 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 13.
And transports the cartridge to the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 7, and after the data reproduction and recording are completed, stores the data back in the original cartridge storage unit 4. The cartridge recording / reproducing unit is a device that records or reproduces data on an exchangeable cartridge-type recording medium such as an optical disk device, a magnetic tape device, a hard disk device, and a floppy disk. Normally, there is provided an automatic mounting mechanism for automatically mounting the cartridge, and a discharging mechanism for discharging the cartridge 10 after the recording or reproducing process is completed.

The non-volatile storage unit 8 is used to record a personal identification code, and retains the personal identification code so that it is not lost even when the power supply to the apparatus is cut off. When the operator inputs the personal identification code from the input means 20, the CPU 13 writes this into the nonvolatile storage unit 8. At the time of loading and unloading of the cartridge, the password code comparing means 9 reads out the password stored in the nonvolatile storage unit 8 in advance, compares this with the password newly inputted by the operator, and determines the result. Is reported to the CPU 13.

The CPU 13 has a function of controlling the cartridge library device and managing the cartridge and recording or reproducing information on or from the cartridge. The input means 20 is used for inputting a personal identification code and for notifying the CPU 13 of a request for loading and discharging a cartridge as necessary. The power supply 21 is a power supply for the cartridge information processing apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for loading and discharging a cartridge. The operator operates the cartridge 10
Input into the cartridge storage unit 4, the input means 20
Then, a cartridge insertion request is notified to the host device (CPU 13) together with the password (S203). However, the notification of the personal identification code may be made any time before the CPU 13 records the personal identification code.

When the CPU 13 confirms that the cartridge storage unit 4 requested by the operator is empty,
The projecting state of the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 provided in the cartridge storage unit 4 that has been requested is released via the ejection / ejection regulation member control means 12 (S208). The operator stores the cartridge 1 in the target cartridge storage unit 4.
0 is input (S213). When the CPU 13 detects that the cartridge 10 has been inserted from a cartridge detection unit (not shown) in the cartridge storage unit (S2).
16), the cartridge ejection / ejection restricting member 11 is protruded to the inside of the cartridge storage unit to inhibit ejection of the cartridge (S218).

The CPU 13 stores the password in the nonvolatile storage unit 8 (S221). The nonvolatile storage unit 8 may be located inside the cartridge library apparatus or outside. The nonvolatile storage unit 8 may be an IC memory or a file storage device, for example, a magnetic disk device. When the cartridges 10 are batch-loaded from the outside, the operator issues a batch loading request from the input unit 20.
CPU1 along with the position of the target cartridge storage unit
3 is notified (S203). When the CPU 13 confirms that the cartridge storage unit 4 for which batch input has been requested is empty, the CPU 13 via the ejection / ejection regulating member control means 12 projects the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11 corresponding to the cartridge storage unit. Is canceled (S209). As described above, the cartridge ejection / restriction member may be provided for each cartridge storage unit, one cartridge ejection / restriction member may be provided over a plurality of cartridge storage units, or both may be provided simultaneously. . Therefore, the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 to be operated differs depending on the configuration of the apparatus.

The operator operates the plurality of cartridges 10
Into the designated cartridge storage unit 4 (S21).
3). When the CPU 13 detects that each cartridge has been inserted from a cartridge detection unit (not shown) (S216), the CPU 13 controls the ejection and ejection of the cartridge by causing the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11 to protrude inside the cartridge storage unit (S218).

The CPU 13 stores the personal identification code input by the operator in the nonvolatile storage unit 8. The cartridge 10 thus stored in the cartridge storage unit 4
Is operated by the instruction of the CPU 13.
Is transported to the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 7 to record or reproduce information.

The processed cartridge 10 is returned to the original cartridge storage unit 4 by the cartridge transport unit 6 again. Next, a case where the cartridge 10 is ejected from the cartridge library apparatus in order to replace the cartridge when an error occurs in the cartridge 10 or when the cartridge 10 is no longer used will be described.

When the operator wants to eject the cartridge 10 from the cartridge storage section 4, the input means 2
From the input means 20, a request to eject the cartridge is sent from the
13 is notified (S106). When recognizing that the ejection of the cartridge has been requested by the operator, the CPU 13 reads out a pre-recorded password from the nonvolatile storage unit 8 (S107). This password is compared with the password input by the operator. As a result of the comparison, if they match, the CPU 13 sets the ejection / ejection regulating member control means 1
2 is instructed to release the projecting state of the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 of the corresponding cartridge storage unit 4 (S114). The operator operates the cartridge storage unit 4
When the cartridge 10 is removed from the storage unit 4 (S117), the cartridge detection unit (not shown) recognizes that the cartridge 10 has disappeared from the storage unit 4, and the CPU 13
Deletes the personal identification code corresponding to the discharged cartridge storage unit from the non-volatile storage unit 8 (S120), and causes the cartridge ejection / ejection restricting member 11 to project again inside the cartridge storage unit (S122). This prevents unauthorized entry into the cartridge storage unit 4.

If the password input by the operator does not match the previously recorded password, it is determined that the cartridge 10 has been illegally ejected, and the CPU
Reference numeral 13 does not issue an operation instruction to the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11. Therefore, it is impossible to remove the cartridge 10, and the confidentiality of the cartridge 10 is guaranteed. In the flowchart, a password code error is set (S111).

When the operator ejects the cartridges 10 all at once, the same processing as described above is performed, except that the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating members 11 are released from the projecting state at once (S115). This concludes the description of the operation of the entire system including the cartridge library device.

Next, individual operations of the cartridge storage section 4 and the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 5, the cartridge ejecting / ejection restricting member 11 is provided in each of a plurality of cartridge storage units, and slides up and down by a motor and an eccentric cam to regulate and permit the insertion and ejection of the cartridge. Represent.

As shown in FIG. 6, the structure of the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 is such that the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 is vertically slid by an electromagnet.
As shown in FIG. 7, there is a member that rotates the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 with a motor, and the structure itself is not limited. In FIG. 5, when the voltage drops, a voltage drop is detected by the ejection / ejection regulating member control means 12 (not shown), and the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11 is moved to a position to close the opening surface of the cartridge storage section.
Restricts cartridge loading and unloading. Therefore, during the period when the apparatus is not in the ready state, it is possible to prevent the cartridge from being taken out or newly inserted.

In FIG. 6, since the cartridge ejecting / ejection restricting member has a structure using an electromagnet, it is not necessary to detect a voltage drop. When no current is supplied, the magnetic force disappears, and FIG. In this manner, the cartridge is kept at a position that closes the opening surface of the cartridge storage unit. Other than that, the rotary type shown in FIG. 7 is the same as the slide type, and the description is omitted.

FIG. 8 to FIG. 10 show the control of collective loading and discharging of cartridges when one cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 is provided over a plurality of cartridge storage units. In each of the drawings, the mechanism for moving the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 to a position that closes the opening surface of the cartridge storage unit may be the same as that shown in FIGS. However, what is shown in FIG.
It is characterized in that each cartridge storage unit does not have a cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11, but one cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 11 is provided over a plurality of cartridge storage units.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 provided for each cartridge storage unit or one cartridge ejection / restriction member 11 extending to a plurality of cartridge storage units is provided. The cartridge transport unit 6 removes the cartridge 10 stored in the cartridge storage unit 4 for transportation to the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 7 or removes the cartridge on which recording or reproduction processing has been completed by the cartridge recording / reproducing unit 7 from the original position. When returning the cartridge to the cartridge storage section 4, the cartridge presses the cartridge so that the cartridge does not fall outside the apparatus.

Next, a description will be given of a cartridge library apparatus in the case where confidentiality is not required for the cartridge. FIG. 11 shows an example of the cartridge storage section 4-N which does not include the cartridge ejection / restriction member 11. FIG.
Is a partial sectional view thereof. Cartridge storage unit 4-N
The depth of the upper member is shorter than the depth of the cartridge when the cartridge is stored. In addition, the lower member of the cartridge storage unit includes a flat portion that is longer than the depth of the cartridge when the cartridge is stored, and the flat portion is provided at an end on the opening side provided in the cartridge storage unit. It has a holding part that protrudes upward.

When loading and unloading cartridges into and from the cartridge storage section having such a shape, FIG.
As shown in (a), the operation is performed with the cartridge 10 tilted.
FIG. 11B illustrates a state where the cartridge 10 is stored in the cartridge storage unit 4-N. The lower part of the cartridge storage part 4-N is provided with the above-mentioned holding part, and this holding part fulfills a function of preventing the cartridge 10 from dropping to the outside.

As mentioned above, according to the present invention,
In addition, it is possible to provide a cartridge library device capable of sufficiently ensuring the confidentiality of the cartridge, and it is possible to incorporate the cartridge library device into a personal computer or the like.

[0047]

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a cartridge library device suitable for miniaturization that can secure the same confidentiality as a conventional large cartridge library device and can be incorporated in a personal computer or the like. Not only during the period when the apparatus is in the ready state, but also during the period when the apparatus is not in the ready state and the ejection / ejection regulating member control means cannot operate, the insertion and ejection of the cartridge can be prohibited, and the confidentiality of the cartridge can be secured.

According to the present invention, it is not necessary to provide a special mechanism for collectively charging and discharging the cartridges. Further, there is no need to have a special structure for preventing the cartridge from dropping out of the cartridge storage unit, and the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. According to the present invention, at least one cartridge storage unit capable of loading and unloading cartridges without being managed by a higher-level device is provided, so that confidentiality is ensured particularly, for example, as in a single floppy disk device or optical disk device. It also provides a convenient method of use that is not required.

According to the present invention, when the cartridge is ejected, the secret code is read out from the non-volatile storage unit recorded in advance, and the ejection of the cartridge is permitted only when the secret code matches the password input by the operator.
The confidentiality of the cartridge can be ensured.
Further, by storing the security code in the nonvolatile storage unit, the security code is prevented from being lost even when the power supply to the apparatus is cut off, and the confidentiality is ensured.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is an overall view of a cartridge library device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a cartridge library device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of loading and unloading of a cartridge.

FIG. 5 is an embodiment of a cartridge storage unit provided with a cartridge ejection / restriction member using an eccentric cam.

FIG. 6 is an embodiment of a cartridge storage unit provided with a cartridge ejection / restriction member using an electromagnet.

FIG. 7 is an embodiment of a cartridge storage unit provided with a rotation type cartridge ejection / restriction member.

FIG. 8 is an embodiment of a cartridge storage unit provided with an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member using an eccentric cam. FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member during cartridge regulation. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member when the cartridge is not regulated.

FIG. 9 is an embodiment of a cartridge storage unit provided with an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member using an electromagnet. FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member during cartridge regulation. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member when the cartridge is not regulated.

FIG. 10 is an embodiment of a cartridge storage section provided with a rotation-type integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member. FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member during cartridge regulation. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an integrated cartridge ejection / restriction member when the cartridge is not regulated.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge storage unit without a cartridge ejection / restriction member. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the state of loading and discharging a cartridge. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the cartridge is stored.

FIG. 12 is an internal configuration diagram of a conventional cartridge library device.

FIG. 13 is an external view of a conventional cartridge library device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Cartridge library device 2 Cartridge input / output access station (CA
S) 3 loading / discharging section 4 (4-1 to 4-N) cartridge storage section 5 cartridge loading / unloading port 6 cartridge transport section 7 cartridge recording / reproducing section 8 nonvolatile storage section 9 password code comparing means 10 cartridge 11 (11-1) 11-N) Cartridge ejection / ejection regulating member 12 ejection / ejection regulating member control means 13 host device (CPU) 20 input means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of cartridge storage units (4-1 to 4-N) having at least one opening surface, and provided in the plurality of cartridge storage units, and intersecting at least an opening surface of the cartridge storage unit. A cartridge ejection / restriction member (11-1 to 11-N) that can project from any surface to the inside of the cartridge storage unit; A cartridge library device, comprising: an ejection / discharge regulating member control means (12) for controlling the ejection and discharge control. 2. The cartridge library device according to claim 1, wherein said ejection / ejection regulating member control means (12) controls the cartridge ejection / ejection regulating members (11-1 to 11-N) during a period when the apparatus is not in a ready state. Is projected to the inside of the cartridge storage unit, and during the ready state, the cartridge ejection / restriction member (11-2) provided on the cartridge ejection / restriction member (11-1 to 11-N) designated as a higher-level device projects. A cartridge library device for canceling a state. 3. The cartridge library device according to claim 1, wherein said cartridge ejection / restriction members (11-1 to 11-N).
The cartridge library device according to claim 1, wherein a depth of the cartridge storage unit from the cartridge ejection / rejection control unit projects substantially to a depth of the cartridge when the cartridge is stored in the cartridge storage unit. 4. The cartridge library device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of cartridge storage units (4-1 to 4-N) are provided.
Wherein at least one of the cartridge storage sections does not include a cartridge ejection / restriction member. 5. The cartridge library device according to claim 1, wherein a storage unit (8) for storing a pre-registered personal identification code, and input means (20) for an operator to input the personal identification code.
And comparing means (9) for comparing a pre-registered password and a password input by an operator when an instruction to eject the cartridge (10) is issued from the host device (13). Cartridge library device.