Dynamic information storage or retrieval – With particular cabinet structure – Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
Patent
1996-09-19
1999-03-02
Levy, Stuart S.
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
With particular cabinet structure
Slotted for edgewise insertion of storage disc
G11B 3302
Patent
active
058780130
ABSTRACT:
It is an object of the invention to present a recording and reproducing apparatus capable of mounting a bare disk and a cartridge selectively on a tray, without dropping from the tray in vertical position.
To achieve the object, the invention comprises a turntable engaged with a disk for supporting the disk on a recording and reproducing position, a pickup for moving on the surface of the disk to record a signal in the disk or to reproduce a signal from the disk, and a flat tray for transferring between an engagement position with the turntable and a disk exchange position while holding the disk in a position so that its side may be at least in vertical position,
wherein the tray possesses a first disk engaging portion freely movable in a tray transfer direction, being thrust in a disk exchange position direction of the tray, for detachably supporting the peripheral edge of the disk or one side of a cartridge, and a second disk engaging portion having a state of holding the peripheral edge of the disk together with the first disk engaging portion in a vertical position of the side of the disk, and a state of sinking into a holding surface, on the holding surface, and the holding surface possesses a cartridge mounting portion for detachably holding a cartridge incorporating a disk.
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Kawamura Ichiro
Maeda Shinichi
Fields Kenneth
Levy Stuart S.
Matsushita Electric - Industrial Co., Ltd.
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