Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Modular rack for compact discs
- Patent Title (中): 用于光盘的模块化机架
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Application No.: US09625228Application Date: 2000-07-24
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Publication No.: US06786338B1Publication Date: 2004-09-07
- Inventor: David Caplan , Charles E. Taylor
- Applicant: David Caplan , Charles E. Taylor
- Main IPC: A47G2900
- IPC: A47G2900

Abstract:
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.
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