Disc unit and damper mechanism therefor

Details Disc unit and damper mechanism therefor Disc unit and damper mechanism therefor

2005-03-14

2008-10-28

Wellington, Andrea (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Dynamic mechanism optical subsystem

Chassis base supporting transducer carriage

C720S651000

Reexamination Certificate

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07444653

ABSTRACT:
Disc unit having a small number of parts and capable of effecting fitting operation with ease. A chassis is fitted via elastic members to a holder which is disposed to be moveable vertically with respect to the plane of a body frame. Each elastic member is a substantially cylindrical body having flange portions at the upper and lower end portions thereof. Further, each elastic member includes a pair of first fitting portions disposed adjacent to the inner sides of the flange portions. In addition, each elastic member includes a pair of expansion portions characterized by large diameter and disposed between the first fitting portions. The holder has supporting portions provided with a holder interface formed to fit into the first fitting portions of each elastic member. The chassis has a front holding interface formed to fit into the second fitting portion of each elastic member.

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