Shutter mechanism for a portable data storage cartridge
US6813117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/08735
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A shutter mechanism is provided at an access opening in a portable data storage cartridge. Clamshell shutters meet at a common junction in the access opening. Actuation paddles positioned at the clamshell shutters are arranged to, when engaged by actuation pins, pivot the respective clamshell shutters in opposite directions away from the common junction, to expose the access opening. The clamshell shutters are mounted such that, when pivoted away from the common junction, each clamshell shutter remains within the cartridge housing.
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