Multiple medium-storage disc changer
US6064636A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/24
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiple medium-storage disc changer (100) comprising a housing (110), a turntable (400) slidable out of and into the housing (110) and providing a circular series of inclined seats (401) for holding respective discs (501) in a tilted and overlapping arrangement. The disc changer (100) includes a movable playing mechanism (600) provided under the turntable (400) and comprising a spinning support (620) for lifting and supporting a disc (501) off the respective seat (401) and a laser head (622) for playing the supported disc (501). A separate holder (270) is provided which is movable to hold, from above, the disc (501) against the spinning support (620) for playing by the laser head (622).
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