Recording disk load and unload apparatus

Details Recording disk load and unload apparatus Recording disk load and unload apparatus

1983-05-31

1985-10-01

Stephan, Steven L.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

With particular cabinet structure

Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc

414416, G11B 336, G11B 1704

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045450455

ABSTRACT:
An automatic load/unload apparatus is disclosed for handling of workpieces that must be removed from protective cartridges prior to use. In particular, the workpiece to be handled is an optical disk adapted for use in an optical disk information storage device. The load/unload apparatus includes a guide frame, a cartridge pull-in tray, a cartridge insert separator, reciprocating means for moving the pull-in tray and separator, and an elevator assembly. During a load operation, the cartridge is inserted into the information storage device wherein the load/unload apparatus is housed. The cartridge is received in the guide frame and opened, allowing the pull-in tray to be slideably removed. The disk is separated from the pull-in tray and raised by the elevator assembly to a desired position. An unload operation proceeds in a reverse sequence.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4249342 (1977-09-01), Hearon
patent: 4273342 (1981-06-01), Gilson et al.
patent: 4426695 (1984-01-01), Moriki et al.
patent: 4479210 (1984-10-01), Nakayama

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