Optical disc resurfacing and buffing apparatus
US7014543B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B13/0018
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for resurfacing and buffing the playable surface of an optical disc is provided. The apparatus includes a reciprocally mounted disc support having a rotatably mounted platen or turntable on which a disc may be received, a resurfacing wheel, a buffing wheel, and a power-driven and timed drive assembly for driving the disc support member between a loading/unloading station, a resurfacing station for engagement with the resurfacing wheel, and a buffing station for engagement with a buffing wheel.
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