Disk holder, disk alignment mechanism and disk drive

Details Disk holder, disk alignment mechanism and disk drive Disk holder, disk alignment mechanism and disk drive

2009-11-13

2010-11-23

Cao, Allen T (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Tray or drawer loading or ejecting

Reexamination Certificate

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07840971

ABSTRACT:
A disk holder, disk alignment mechanism and disk drive employing same that for permitting accurate alignment of a disk are provided.The disk drive comprises a disk holder10that comprises a plurality of holder plates11that individually hold disks D, a drive unit62that plays back disks D, disk selectors41A and41B that form a space above and below a desired disk D by raising and lowering the holder plates11,and a drive base60that moves the drive unit62into the space that is formed as a result of raising and lowering the holder plates11.Disk hold links17and18comprising catches17aand18arespectively that engage with and disengage from the center hole of disk D are provided on the holder plates11such that the disk hold links17and18are able to turn, and a disk hold arm16that allows the disk hold links17and18to turn is provided so as to be able to perform a sliding movement.

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