Stylus lifter locking mechanism for video disc player

Details Stylus lifter locking mechanism for video disc player Stylus lifter locking mechanism for video disc player

1982-12-13

1984-12-11

Stephan, Steven L.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Specific detail of information handling portion of system

Mechanical modification or sensing of storage medium

369215, 369256, G11B 302, G11B 1700

Patent

active

044882858

ABSTRACT:
The stylus arm carriage is provided with a rotatably-mounted torsional spring element. When the carriage is driven to an off-record home position, a pad mounted in the player above the carriage engages an upstanding portion of the rotatably-mounted element, and turns it around. When turned around, the other end of the rotatably-mounted element engages a carriage-mounted stylus arm support bracket to firmly secure it in place as long as the carriage is at the home position to prevent accidental lowering of the stylus. As the carriage is driven away from its home position, the torsional spring automatically returns to its original position to free the stylus arm.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3952147 (1976-04-01), Leedom
patent: 4256311 (1981-03-01), Allen et al.
patent: 4358841 (1982-11-01), Carroll et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Stylus lifter locking mechanism for video disc player does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Stylus lifter locking mechanism for video disc player, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Stylus lifter locking mechanism for video disc player will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1467980