Dynamic information storage or retrieval – With particular cabinet structure – Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
Patent
1998-04-16
2000-04-18
Ometz, David L.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
With particular cabinet structure
Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
369 751, G11B 3302, G11B 1703
Patent
active
060523522
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a removable retain apparatus for a disc within a disc player. When the disc player of the type is disposed horizontally and the retainer is not needed any more, the user may easily disassembly the removable retainer. The disc player has a tray within which a cavity is provided to accommodate the disc and the cavity defines a circumference along which a plurality of grooves on the tray and each corresponding removable retain apparatus is provided. The removable retain apparatus includes a disc holder, a pivot pin and a elastic device. The pivot pin has a cap portion and a root portion. The disc holder has a predetermined thickness and has a shaft inserted within one corresponding groove located along the circumference defined by the cavity. The shaft has a first slot running through the thickness of the disc holder and a second slot disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the first slot. The elastic device is disposed within the groove and has a channel allowing passage of the root portion of the pivot pin. After assembly, the pivot pin is inserted through and into the channel of the elastic device and the first slot of the shaft with the cap portion of the pivot pin pressing the elastic means. The root portion engages within the second slot.
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Acer Peripherals Inc.
Castro Angel
Ometz David L.
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