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Optical disk apparatus

US5453972A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Filing dateJan 27, 1993
Grant dateSep 26, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K21/24
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable-type disk apparatus for a 3.5-inch or less optical disk implemented in a thin, light-weight and miniaturized structure having a vibration-withstanding capability. An optical head assembly is disposed stationarily while an optical disk and a spindle motor for rotating the optical disk are disposed movably in a diametrical direction of the optical disk. The spindle motor is constituted by a brushless motor of a substantially semi-circular form in cross section and having a laterally truncated portion. The optical head assembly including an optical head and a laser circuit is disposed at the side of the laterally truncated portion.

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