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Air cushion-optical data read head

US4710912A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1986
Grant dateDec 1, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 2, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B11/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An air cushion-optical data read head that includes an optical pick-up system for reading data stored on the walls of an engraved V-groove disc or record, air means for causing the read head to hover above the surface of the record, and air jet means for guiding the head about the V-groove of the record.

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