Disk apparatus

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Tray or drawer loading or ejecting

C720S636000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10816219

ABSTRACT:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a disk apparatus having a function of externally the forcible unloading manipulation of an optical disk, and for enabling the forcible unloading manipulation only on the basis of clear recognition that a user intentionally performed the unloading of the optical disk, the disk apparatus enforcing such recognition. In the disk apparatus for loading and driving an optical disk, and for recording or reproduction of data on the optical disk, the disk apparatus comprises first release means and second release means for a mechanism for unloading a loaded optical disk to be manipulated externally, wherein manipulation of the second release means forcibly unloads the loaded optical disk by manipulation of the first release means.

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