Dynamic information storage or retrieval – With particular cabinet structure – Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
Patent
1992-01-07
1993-10-19
Levy, Stuart S.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
With particular cabinet structure
Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
360 9702, 360 9906, 369 751, G11B 3314
Patent
active
052552560
ABSTRACT:
An optical disk drive is located in a housing having a centrally pivoted door. An optical disk cartridge is inserted into the drive and is received by a sealing member. The cartridge and sealing member divides the interior of the drive into two compartments. The first compartment contains the electronics which need to be cooled and the second compartment contains the optical elements. The door and sealing member allow airflow in the first compartment but prevent it from reaching the second compartment. An airfoil is positioned over the optical elements in the second compartment to protect them from airflow developed by the spinning disk.
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"Dust--Trapping Lens Shield", IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, G. M. Yanker, vol. 33, #10B, Mar., 1991, pp. 484-485.
Engler Edward M.
Heesacker Stephen L.
Holmstrom David A.
Lee Byron S.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Levy Stuart S.
Millett Douglas R.
Watkins Kevin M.
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