Miniature disc drive for notebook computer
US6370099B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/0407
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A notebook computer has a base with a pivotable display monitor. The base contains a disc drive for manipulating a disc, such as a CD or DVD. The disc drive has a manually-operated, rotating guard on a side edge of the base. Prior to the insertion of a disc, the guard is substantially retracted within the base. To load a disc into the disc drive, the guard is rotated about five degrees to a load/unload position and the disc is inserted into a slot. In the fully inserted position, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches of the disc will extend beyond the side edge of the base. The guard is rotated to its fully closed and locked position. Closing the guard causes the disc drive to engage and interface with the disc. The guard and the disc protrude from the side of the base during operation, but the disc is completely enclosed. The disc is removed by pushing an eject button and rotating the guard to its original position.
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