Recording disk load and unload apparatus

Details Recording disk load and unload apparatus Recording disk load and unload apparatus

G - Physics

11

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352/32.3

G11B 17/04 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1208362

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSE An automatic load/unload apparatus (1) is disclosed for handling of workpieces that must be removed from protective cartridges prior to use. In particular, the workpiece to be handled is an optical disk adapted for use in an otpical disk information storage device. The load/unload apparatus includes a guide frame (2), a cartridge pull-in tray (3), a cartridge insert separator (4), reciprocating means (35) for moving the pull-in tray and separator, and an elevator assembly (5). During a load operation, the cartridge (15) is inserted into the information storage device wherein the load/unload apparatus is housed. The cartridge is received in the guide frame and opened allowing the pull-in tray to be slidably removed. The disk is separated from the pull-in tray and raised by the elevator assembly to a desired position. An unload operation proceeds in a reverse sequence.

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