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Self aligning disc tray drive

US7254818B2 · kind B2 · utility

5Cited by
12References
16Claims
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Filing dateJan 20, 2004
Grant dateAug 7, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B17/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tray is mounted in a framework for sliding between extended and retracted positions, and has a separate drive adjacent each of the opposite sides of the tray. The drives on the opposite sides of the tray are effected through friction clutches so that one of the drives can be stationary and slipping while the other drive continues to move the tray. Reference stops are provided to orient the tray against the stops each time the tray is retracted.

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