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Capstan cleaner for video cassette player/recorder

US4792876A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1987
Grant dateDec 20, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/049
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus for the capstan of a VHS-type video cassette player/recorder is disclosed which contains an absorbent pad in a cartridge which is both insertable and removable through one of the broad side walls of the cleaning cassette. A pin projecting from the cartridge and extending through an access hole in the opposite wall permits easy manual ejection of the cartridge when the absorbent pad needs cleaning or replacement.

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