Disc drive apparatus

Details Disc drive apparatus Disc drive apparatus

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Cao, Allen (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Internal component conveyed outside housing

C720S600000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07370339

ABSTRACT:
A disc drive apparatus has a fixed unit and a collapsible unit which is supported to be expansible and contractible to the fixed unit. A disc drive section is arranged on the fixed unit. The collapsible unit is driven by an expansion/contraction mechanism to expand and contract relative to the fixed unit. An outer housing is fixed to the fixed unit. The outer housing covers the fixed unit and the collapsible unit moved to the contracted position, and has a window capable of passing the collapsible unit. The collapsible unit includes an outer surface exposed to the outside of the outer housing when moved to the expanded position, and an operation panel for setting operation states, which is provided on the outer surface of the collapsible unit and operable from the outside of the outer housing.

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