Cassette adaptable tape widning apparatus and assembly
US5330117A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/113
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape cassette winding apparatus that can accept either an audio compact cassette (ACC) or a digital compact cassette (DCC) that has a revolving drive arrangement for rotating the hub or reel of the cassette to load tape into the cassette. The winding apparatus has first and second winding shafts constructed to fit into an ACC hub or DCC hub. A moving assembly selectively moves the correct winding shaft into position to engage either an ACC hub or DCC hub. The revolving drive rotates the cassette hub to load tape into the cassette when the correct winding shaft has been selected and engaged in the cassette hub. A lid opening assembly is provided to open and close the hub protective lid on DCC's.
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