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Mode changing mechanism for a tape player

US4581665A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1982
Grant dateApr 8, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/10
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tape recorder includes an intermittent gear which has a cut-off portion formed in part of the tooth system in order to release the intermittent gear as appropriate from being driven by a prime mover mechanism and which is integrally provided with a cam portion, an active member which is actuated by the above cam portion and operates directly or indirectly a control member which directly or indirectly controls the advancement and withdrawal of a tape driving mechanism comprising such components as a head, pinch roller and idler, and a changeover member which is adapted to change over the direction of tape feed and is operated by means of the above-mentioned active member.

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