US3582015A
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Control mechanism for tape players and the like
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1969-10-29
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-10-29
Abstract
Abstract Pause and rewind controls for tape apparatus such as tape recorders and reproducers. In the housing of the illustrated player a gear member is journaled at one end of a movable link, with part of the gear projecting from a sidewall of the housing to provide a thumb wheel. Manual pressure on this thumb wheel pivots the link, against a spring force, and engages the wheel or gear with a pinion, and thereby with a tape reel in the housing. The arrangement is such that by such engagement, the reel and tape are caused to stop. In addition, the thumb wheel can be rotated manually in one direction, so that said pinion causes rewinding of the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E Laschenski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:42
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/02; G11B15/10; G11B15/18; G11B15/1883
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A pause mechanism for tape recorder-reproducers, comprising, in combination with a tape deck having a shaft for engagement of a tape reel: a link supported for reciprocation toward and away from said shaft; a rotatable member journaled to an end portion of said link for rotation in a plane parallel to the plane of said reel; resilient means for normally holding the link so that the rotatable member thereon projects beyond the deck into a position in which it is accessible for manual operation and is freely rotatable; and a second rotatable member fixed to said reel-engaging shaft and adapted to engage the link-supported member, when the link is moved against the force of said resilient means, whereby to prevent rotation of said second member and stop said reel in order to effect a pause in the tape traverse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pause mechanism for tape recorder-reproducers, comprising, in combination with a tape deck having a shaft for engagement of a tape reel: a link supported for reciprocation toward and away from said shaft; a rotatable member journaled to an end portion of said link for rotation in a plane parallel to the plane of said reel; resilient means for normally holding the link so that the rotatable member thereon projects beyond the deck into a position in which it is accessible for manual operation and is freely rotatable; and a second rotatable member fixed to said reel-engaging shaft and adapted to engage the link-supported member, when the link is moved against the force of said resilient means, whereby to prevent rotation of said second member and stop said reel in order to effect a pause in the tape traverse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mechanism as described in claim 1, including means supporting said link from the tape deck, so that said reciprocation occurs in a plane parallel to said tape deck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A mechanism as described in claim 1, including a one-way clutch interposed between said link and the rotatable member thereon, the tape player having a tape drive reel and a drive system therefor in addition to said tape reel, and said clutch being oriented so that manual turning of said projecting member can effect, exclusively, rewinding of tape onto said tape reel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mechanism as described in claim 3, including a slip-clutch interposed between said shaft and its reel, and a similar clutch in said drive system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A mechanism as described in claim 2, wherein said pivot means and link are disposed on the side of said deck opposite said reel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mechanism as described in claim 5 wherein said rotatable members are spur gears.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |