Dynamic information storage or retrieval – With particular cabinet structure – Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
Patent
1993-06-28
1995-04-18
Heinz, A. J.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
With particular cabinet structure
Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
360 9702, 360 9906, G11B 3300, G11B 3306, G11B 3314
Patent
active
054084598
ABSTRACT:
An opening/closing door mechanism including an apparatus having predetermined recording and/or reproducing means for moving a cartridge having a predetermined shape in a substantially parallel state to perform insertion and ejection of the cartridge through an insertion/ejection opening in order to perform a recording and/or reproducing operation with respect to a medium incorporated in the cartridge, a panel main body having an opening portion arranged near the insertion/ejection opening to guide the cartridge so as to allow the cartridge to move, a first door including a pivot support portion having one end pivotally supported at one edge portion of the opening portion in a longitudinal direction thereof, and a lock portion, arranged near the pivot support portion, a first biasing spring for biasing the first door toward the front surface of the panel main body to cover the opening portion, a second door including a pivot support portion having one end pivotally supported near the edge portion and a locking portion arranged near the pivot support portion to lock with respect to the lock portion, and a second biasing spring for biasing the second door toward the rear surface of the panel main body to cover the opening portion.
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European Search Report on European Patent Application No. EP93401668, dated Nov. 3, 1994.
Imamura Fuminori
Itoh Katuyoshi
Kawaguchi Eiji
Copal Company Limited
Fujitsu Limited
Heinz A. J.
Miller Brian E.
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