Disc gripper for storage discs
US9672863B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/28
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a motor configured to drive a driving element within a housing. A caliper is connected to the housing and configured to force a first jaw device toward a second jaw device based on movement of the driving element. A disc sensor is configured to sense presence of a storage disc and to limit insertion travel of a storage disc between the first jaw device and the second jaw device. The first jaw device and the second jaw device form a gripper device configured to clamp a particular portion of a storage disc.
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