Dynamic information storage or retrieval – Dynamic mechanism subsystem – Access of multiple storage elements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-16
2001-10-09
Tupper, Robert S. (Department: 2652)
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
Dynamic mechanism subsystem
Access of multiple storage elements
Reexamination Certificate
active
06301217
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an apparatus for recording optical disks, featuring increased operating speed.
It is known that optical disks and the like, such as compact discs, are recorded by using recording devices which record a single disk at a time after loading said disk by means of a movable arm which places the disk on the pop-out tray of the disk recorder.
These conventional devices, however, have the drawback of a reduced operating speed owing to the need to pick up one disk at a time by means of the mechanical arm and deposit it on the pop-out tray.
The disk pick-up operation performed by the mechanical arm further entails subsequently depositing said disks on the pop-out tray with a pressure which is applied by the mechanical arm to the tray, with the drawback of damaging, in the long term, the mechanism for moving the pop-out tray.
Another drawback is due to the fact that conventional apparatuses have a single disk recorder which is loaded in each instance with the disks to be recorded. This entails a low operating speed of the device and a limited operating performance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The aim of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for recording optical disks and the like whose operating speed is much higher than that of conventional apparatuses.
Within the scope of this aim, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for recording optical disks and the like provided with means for the automated loading of the disks in order to record them.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for recording optical disks and the like which allows substantially simultaneous recording of a plurality of disks.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for recording optical disks and the like which is capable of automatically spacing the optical disks loaded from a magazine and meant to be recorded.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for recording optical disks and the like which is highly reliable, relatively easy to manufacture and at competitive costs.
This aim, these objects and others which will become apparent hereinafter are achieved by an apparatus for recording optical disks and the like, characterized in that it comprises at least one conveyance means faced by a plurality of recorders for said optical disks, one or more means for gripping said optical disks in order to load them and unload them from said recorders, and means for loading said optical disks onto said conveyance means, said loading means being adapted to load said optical disks in a spaced manner on said conveyance means in order to convey them at said recording means.
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Bernardini S.r.l.
Josif Albert
Modiano Guido
O'Byrne Daniel
Tupper Robert S.
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