Compact disc drive
US5699338A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/056
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact disc drive includes a casing (11) having a front slot, a tray for supporting a compact disc, the tray being slidable in and out through the slot, and an internal playing mechanism for reading data recorded on a compact disc supported by the tray. A spring is used to resiliently urge the tray out. A spring-loaded latch is provided for holding the tray closed against the action of the spring, automatically, when the tray is pushed closed.
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