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Magnetic tape-record/playback apparatus

US4224647A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1979
Grant dateSep 23, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/67555
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic tape-record/playback apparatus having a mechanism for fast forward/rewind operation, which is formed of an ejecting lever and plate which are provided separately from each other but slidably connected with each other, a spring provided between said ejecting lever and a frame of the apparatus to urge said lever to its original position, a rotatable disc provided in association with said ejecting lever to effect a switching operation in relation with the fast forward/rewind operation and provided with a pin engageable with a slot formed on said ejecting lever, said slot having an enlarged portion with convergent edges for resetting said rotatable disc to its position for ejection, and an engaging member provided in relation with said rotatable member and adapted to be engaged with a stepped portion of said rotatable member to keep a head assembly of the apparatus in the fast forward/rewind mode.

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