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Optical read/write device

US8028309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 2008
Grant dateSep 27, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/08582
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one aspect, an optical read/write device for reading and/or writing an optical disk includes a rack disposed between the worm gear and the optical pickup head for transferring motion from the worm gear to the optical pickup head. The rack includes a fastening portion for fixing the rack to the optical pickup head, an engaging portion, a spring placed between the fastening portion and the engaging portion for pressing the engaging portion to engage with the worm gear, and a connecting portion. The connecting portion is configured for connecting the fastening portion and the engaging portion and preventing the engaging portion from disengaging from the worm gear.

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