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Shock absorbing device of CD-ROM reading mechanism

US6125097A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1998
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shock absorbing device adapted to be incorporated in a reading mechanism of a CD-ROM having a driving motor of a substantial weight arranged at a first end side of the reading mechanism, includes a base frame defining therein an interior space for receiving and holding the reading mechanism therein. A plurality of shock absorbing elements, made of a resilient material, are arranged between the reading mechanism and support members that are fixed inside the interior space of the base frame for absorbing vibration/shock caused by the operation of the CD-ROM. At least one counterweight plate is attached to the reading mechanism at a second end side thereof to be opposite to the driving motor in order to balance the weight of the motor.

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