Storage and retrieval device for optical discs

Details Storage and retrieval device for optical discs Storage and retrieval device for optical discs

2004-06-30

2008-08-12

Korzuch, William (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Capable of only accepting unprotected insertable single...

C720S621000, C369S030910, C369S030450, C369S030560, C369S030440

Reexamination Certificate

active

07412711

ABSTRACT:
A device for storing optical discs is disclosed. The device includes a housing, a carousel arranged in the housing for movement relative to the housing, the carousel having a plurality of storage compartments each for storing a disc, an opening in the housing through which a disc can pass, drive means for driving the carousel relative to the housing to align each of the storage compartments and a disc stored in that storage compartment in registry with the opening, and an ejection system to eject a disc from a storage compartment and through the opening in said housing. The ejection system is powered by a motor and a clutch system, and control means is provided to cause said carousel to rotate and to cause the ejection system to operate as instructed by a user.

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