Switching mechanism for the tape deck of a magnetic-tape-cassette apparatus
US4661866A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/442
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A head-mounting plate can be moved forwards and backwards relative to a magnetic tape to be scanned, is latched in the operating position by a first latching mechanism, and can be moved back to an inoperative position under spring force when the first latching mechanism is released. An actuating rod, for actuation of tape deck function, can be latched in the actuated position by means of a second latching mechanism. The two latching mechanisms can be latched independently of each other, and each consist of mechanical parts only, which can be coupled to each other during latching. When the latching mechanisms are coupled to each other the second latching mechanism is released when the head mounting plate is released under the influence of the spring which returns the head mounting plate.
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