Patent · US Expired

Video disc player

US4367545A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1980
Grant dateJan 4, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B17/03
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A video disc player assembly is described employing a fixed base member with a pair of fixed rails, and a movable carriage member employing a pair of linear bearing assemblies in engagement with said rails. A capstan and pulley assembly provides a means for moving the carriage member over the rails in the base member. A motor and spindle are mounted on the carriage for rotary driving of the video disc, a centering means is provided to accurately center the disc about the spindle, and a stabilization plate is provided adjacent and parallel to the rotating disc.

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