Tray for retaining disks
US6571964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/0472
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tray for retaining disks includes first and second longitudinally extending, spaced apart, parallel rods. A plurality of support plates are directly attached to the rods. Each support plate has at least one notch formed therein for receiving a respective support member. A plurality of rails are attached to the support plates. At least three spaced apart wires are provided. Each wire is formed to have a zigzag configuration adapted to receive and support the disk at an outer peripheral edge thereof. One of the wires is disposed to contact the outer periphery of the disk at a position of zero degrees, another one of the wires is disposed to contact the outer periphery of the disk at a position less than 90 degrees, and a further one of the wires is disposed to contact the outer periphery of the disk at a position greater than 270 degrees.
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