Disk cartridge with single shutter held in multiple open positions
US6831888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B23/0308
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cartridge assembly for a data storage disk includes a housing for containing the data storage disk inside the housing. The housing defines a plurality of openings for exposing a portion of the data storage disk. An external shutter is supported by the housing on the outside of the housing. The external shutter is moveable between a closed position and first and second open positions disposed on opposite sides of the closed position. According to another aspect, a cartridge assembly for a data storage disk includes a casing and a moveable member disposed to slide on the casing. At least one of the casing and the moveable member includes protrusions or equivalent structure for holding the moveable member in a closed position and in one or more open positions. A method of making a ready-to-use data storage disk cartridge assembly provides other advantages.
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