Translation and rotation mechanism for cartridge loading

Details Translation and rotation mechanism for cartridge loading Translation and rotation mechanism for cartridge loading

1995-06-01

1996-05-14

Levy, Stuart S.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Information location or remote operator actuated control

Selective addressing of storage medium

369 34, 414782, G11B 1722

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055174736

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for translating and rotating a cartridge (such as an optical disk cartridge) which utilizes a U-shaped rack engaged with a non-translating (but rotating) pinion; a carrier for the cartridge connected to the rack, and a motor for spinning the pinion on its axis. The apparatus enables the cartridge to be inserted with a shutter face forward, and translates and rotates the cartridge into the final (loaded) position with the shutter face in the opposite direction.

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