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Medium transporting unit and media processing apparatus for reading or writing data

US8438584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2008
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/40
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A holding mechanism is operable to hold a top medium from a plurality of plate-shaped media accommodated in a stacker in a stacked manner. A transport arm supports the holding mechanism. The transport arm is provided with a separation mechanism operable to separate a second medium positioned just below the top medium which is held by the holding mechanism.

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