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Disc loading apparatus for use in a disc player

US4628498A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1985
Grant dateDec 9, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B17/0404
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A disc loading apparatus for use in a disc player comprises an arm device supported by a stationary structure to be movable for loading a disc carried to a predetermined position on a disc rotating device mounted on a chassis supported by a resilient supporting member engaging with the stationary structure and unloading the disc from the disc rotating device, first and second rollers for carrying the disc to the predetermined position, and a locking mechanism provided between the chassis and the stationary structure for locking the chassis to be substantially fixed to the stationary structure in response to the movement of the arm device for disc loading or disc unloading.

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