Automatic clamping of compact discs
    1.
    发明授权
    Automatic clamping of compact discs 有权
    自动夹紧光盘

    公开(公告)号:US06252843B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-26

    申请号:US09289504

    申请日:1999-04-09

    IPC分类号: G11B2300

    CPC分类号: G11B17/0282 G11B17/0285

    摘要: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for automatically clamping a compact optical disc, or the like. The invention comprises a first contact surface and a second contact surface. Loading a disc into a disc player brings the contact surfaces into contact, which actuates a clamp. Unloading the disc separates the contact surfaces, which releases the clamp. The contact may be caused by relative motion between the contact surfaces.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种自动夹紧小型光盘的方法和装置等。 本发明包括第一接触表面和第二接触表面。 将光盘放入光盘播放器会使接触面接触,从而启动夹具。 卸载光盘分离接触表面,释放夹具。 接触可能由接触表面之间的相对运动引起。

    Alignment and latching mechanism in a drive for magnetic data tape
mini-cartridges

    公开(公告)号:US5557485A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-17

    申请号:US414972

    申请日:1995-03-31

    CPC分类号: G11B15/605

    摘要: An alignment and latching apparatus for a drive mechanism for data tape mini-cartridges. The alignment and latching apparatus enables the drive to use a new mini-cartridge while retaining backward compatibility with older smaller mini-cartridges. The mini-cartridges have a plastic top cover and a rigid metal baseplate. For some embodiments, an alignment datum is defined by three reference points on the bottom of the mini-cartridge baseplate. In other embodiments, the alignment datum is split with two reference points on the top of the baseplate and one reference point on bottom of the baseplate. Alignment and latching forces are applied on both the plastic cover and onto the baseplate. In some embodiments, alignment force on the top cover is provided by flat springs. In alternative embodiments, alignment force on the top cover is provided by spring loaded rollers. Alignment force on the baseplate is provided by rollers or cam surfaces, pushing upward if a split datum is required and downward if a bottom surface datum is required.

    Door opener for magnetic tape data cartridge
    5.
    发明授权
    Door opener for magnetic tape data cartridge 失效
    磁带数据盒式开门器

    公开(公告)号:US06204994B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-20

    申请号:US08767997

    申请日:1996-12-13

    IPC分类号: G11B15675

    CPC分类号: G11B15/67521 G11B23/08735

    摘要: An apparatus for opening a door in a magnetic data tape cartridge. As a tape cartridge is inserted into a drive, a moveable plunger has a first surface that contacts an extension on the door, opening the door. As the tape cartridge is inserted further into the drive, the cartridge contacts a second surface on the plunger, moving the plunger rearward into the drive. Contacting the second surface for moving the plunger rearward reduces wear and prevents binding.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于打开磁数据带盒中的门的装置。 当带盒被插入驱动器中时,可移动的柱塞具有接触门上的延伸部的第一表面,打开门。 当磁带盒进一步插入驱动器时,磁带盒接触柱塞上的第二表面,将柱塞向后移动到驱动器中。 接触第二表面以使后柱移动可减少磨损并防止结合。

    Tape transport system utilizing a compliant frictional drive roller
    6.
    发明授权
    Tape transport system utilizing a compliant frictional drive roller 失效
    磁带传输系统采用柔性摩擦驱动辊

    公开(公告)号:US5737147A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-07

    申请号:US714973

    申请日:1996-09-17

    摘要: A tape drive has a tape transport system for use with a tape cartridge of the type having an exposed edge of the internal cartridge capstan. A stationary drive capstan fixedly mounted with respect to the tape drive chassis directly drives a compliant frictional drive roller connected thereto via a drive shaft. A combination of the compliance and friction characteristics of the drive roller material and/or the drive roller form factor achieves a contact pressure sufficiently high to engage the exposed edge of the internal cartridge capstan in order to transport the tape past a read/write head and yet sufficiently low to avoid damage to the tape cartridge or the tape drive.

    摘要翻译: 磁带驱动器具有用于与具有内部盒式磁带绞盘的暴露边缘的类型的盒式磁带一起使用的磁带传送系统。 相对于带驱动器底座固定地安装的固定驱动器主轴直接驱动经由驱动轴连接到其上的柔性摩擦驱动辊。 驱动辊材料和/或驱动辊形状因素的顺应性和摩擦特性的组合实现足够高的接触压力以接合内部盒式磁盘绞盘的暴露边缘,以便将带传送通过读/写头, 但足够低以避免损坏磁带盒或磁带机。

    Magnetic tape drive having direct drive motor and extended head travel
    7.
    发明授权
    Magnetic tape drive having direct drive motor and extended head travel 失效
    磁带驱动器具有直接驱动电机和扩展头行程

    公开(公告)号:US5862009A

    公开(公告)日:1999-01-19

    申请号:US922508

    申请日:1997-09-03

    摘要: A magnetic tape drive having a motor with a magnetically shielded cavity or hole in one cover of the motor providing additional room for movement of a magnetic head. The cavity eliminates a mechanical interference problem, enabling direct drive of a roller (puck) combined with short overall drive height. In motors having an internal stator, some of the stator poles are eliminated and a magnetically shielded cavity is provided in the area where the stator poles are eliminated. In motors having an external stator, no stator modification is required and a shielded cavity provides access into an open area of the rotor. In addition, for motors having an external stator and sufficient magnetic shielding, a simple hole in one cover of the motor may be sufficient rather than a magnetically shielded cavity.

    摘要翻译: 一种磁带驱动器,其具有在电动机的一个盖中具有磁屏蔽空腔或孔的电机,为磁头的移动提供额外的空间。 该腔体消除了机械干扰问题,能够直接驱动滚子(圆盘),结合整体驱动高度短。 在具有内部定子的电动机中,消除了一些定子极,并且在定子极被消除的区域中设置有磁屏蔽腔。 在具有外部定子的电动机中,不需要定子修改,并且屏蔽腔提供进入转子的开放区域的通路。 此外,对于具有外部定子和足够的磁屏蔽的电动机,电动机的一个盖中的简单的孔可以是足够的,而不是磁屏蔽的腔。

    Azimuth angle adjustment for a magnetic head
    9.
    发明授权
    Azimuth angle adjustment for a magnetic head 失效
    磁头的方位角调整

    公开(公告)号:US5694274A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-02

    申请号:US785122

    申请日:1997-01-21

    IPC分类号: G11B5/56 G11B21/24

    CPC分类号: G11B5/56

    摘要: A drive chassis for magnetic tapes, the chassis having adjustable azimuth for a magnetic head. The magnetic head is mounted onto a plate. The plate has one end forming a hinge surface. The hinge surface is forced into contact with a stationary hinge surface on the chassis. A second end of the plate is moveable, permitting the plate to rotate around the hinge surfaces, thereby rotating the magnetic head. A spring in contact with the second end of the plate forces the hinge surface of the plate against the hinge surface on the chassis. In a preferred embodiment, the spring is integral with a side wall of the chassis.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于磁带的驱动器底盘,该机架具有用于磁头的可调方位角。 磁头安装在板上。 板的一端形成铰链表面。 铰链表面被迫与底盘上的固定铰链表面接触。 板的第二端是可移动的,允许板围绕铰链表面旋转,从而旋转磁头。 与板的第二端接触的弹簧迫使板的铰链表面抵靠在底盘上的铰链表面。 在优选实施例中,弹簧与底盘的侧壁是一体的。