Disc autoloader and duplicator having one-dimensional robotic arm movement
US7835233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to design and construction of a mini and compact optical disc autoloader. By way of a flip-flop device positioned and pivoted between two disc trays, the robotic arm movement is simplified to a one-dimensional linear fashion and greatly reduces the cost of production and also cost of maintenance. The present invention also allows for multiple write drives to be easily built into present invention, creating an efficient duplicating system. It can be used for the home and small business environment for small volume optical duplication, storage and management.
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