Disk positioning means for a flexible magnetic disk drive apparatus
US3940793A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1974 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/051
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a flexible magnetic disk drive apparatus including a housing having an entrance slot for receiving a disk carrying cartridge, means for engaging said cartridge to either properly position it relative to a disk clamp and drive mechanism or eject it out through said entrance slot. The means is comprised of a fixed positioning surface or flange located adjacent to said entrance slot and a spring mounted ejector member for engaging the leading edge of said cartridge to urge the cartridge trailing edge against said positioning surface.
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