Optical disk device

Details Optical disk device Optical disk device

2005-09-12

2008-12-02

Kimowicz, William J. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Tray or drawer loading or ejecting

C720S601000, C720S615000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461388

ABSTRACT:
An optical disk device including a tray in which recording mediums having differing outer diameters can be selectively mounted. The tray carries the recording media into the main body of the optical disk device wherein it is, chucked by a turntable. Holding members for holding the recording medium at a predetermined position relative to a mounting face of the tray are provided in a front portion and a rear portion respectively relative to the transport direction of the tray. At least one of the holding members is movable between a first holding position for holding a small diameter recording medium, and a second holding position for holding a large diameter recording medium. The holding member is biased toward the first holding position by a biasing member.

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