Automatic mode-change mechanism for tape recorder

Details Automatic mode-change mechanism for tape recorder Automatic mode-change mechanism for tape recorder

1984-07-19

1986-08-05

Cardillo, Raymond F.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the record

360 742, G11B 1518, G11B 1528

Patent

active

046046623

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for use in a cassette tape recorder automatically changes the mode of the recorder when the end of the tape is reached by sensing the cessation of rotation of the pinch roller. A mode change lever having an elongated hole with converging sides that receives a cylindrical portion of the pinch roller is biased by a spring so that the cylindrical portion engages the converging sides and the mode-change lever tends to rotate in a first direction. Once the pinch roller ceases to rotate, the mode-change lever is moved in a direction opposite the first direction and so that it cooperates with a mode-change drive assembly rotated by the capstan. The mode-change lever is then displaced and releases a mode key, so that the mode of the recorder is changed and is typically shut off.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3779498 (1973-12-01), Takashino
patent: 4190215 (1980-02-01), Hochbaum et al.
patent: 4222536 (1980-09-01), Kobayashi
patent: 4227223 (1980-10-01), Magata et al.
patent: 4269373 (1981-05-01), Tsuchiya et al.
patent: 4495532 (1985-01-01), Kurafuzi et al.
patent: 4500049 (1985-02-01), Sugihara

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Automatic mode-change mechanism for tape recorder does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Automatic mode-change mechanism for tape recorder, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Automatic mode-change mechanism for tape recorder will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-971815