Dynamic information storage or retrieval – With particular cabinet structure – With mechanism to place disc on a turntable
Patent
1997-06-12
1999-10-05
Davis, David D.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
With particular cabinet structure
With mechanism to place disc on a turntable
G11B 3302
Patent
active
059635274
ABSTRACT:
A reproducing apparatus compatible with both CD and MD. First and second cartridge holding members are rotatably supported by a cover unit between a position where MD is held on a turntable and a position where the holding members are retracted not to contact CD held between the turntable and a clamper. The clamper is movable between a position where CD is clamped to the turntable and a position where the clamper is retracted not to contact MD held on the turntable. An optical pickup movably supported by a main unit reproduces both CD and MD.
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Davis David D.
Kabushiki Kaisha Kenwood
Robinson Eric J.
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