Disc cartridge including a disc holder with a flexible member
US6463029B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/0317
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disc cartridge in accordance with the present invention includes a disc holder for supporting a disc-shaped recording medium; and a case for receiving the disc holder and the recording medium. The disc holder includes at least one finger-shaped flexible member that extends from a side face of the disc holder and bends in the plane substantially parallel with top and bottom portions of the disc holder. The case further includes an opening and a member for engaging with the flexible member to secure the disc holder; and means for preventing an easy touch of a human finger on the flexible member to protect the disc holder from being easily released. Once the disc holder is housed in the case, part of the disc holder blocks the opening of the case.
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