Linear displacement and support apparatus for use in a cartridge handling system
US5596556A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/225
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for linearly displacing a cartridge engaging assembly along a predetermined displacement path and for supporting the cartridge engaging assembly at a fixed orientation relative to its displacement path. The apparatus includes single or multiple elongate flexible members fixedly secured to the cartridge engaging assembly at at least three points thereon, a flexible member engagement assembly (e.g. pulleys) fixedly positioned relative to the displacement path, and a drive assembly operatively connected to at least one elongate flexible member.
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