US3703295A
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Magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1969-12-02
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1989-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus capable of recording and reproducing magnetic tapes accommodated in magnetic tape containers of different shapes, i.e., in both a tape cassette in which a tape is sent from one reel to another and an endless cartridge, which are selectively inserted into the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Kozo Yamamoto
- 👤 Takehisa Takamiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B25/00; G11B25/06; G11B25/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for selectively playing one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge, comprising a casing having an opening formed therein capable of receiving any one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge; guide means having first and second guide portions, said guide means being normally positioned at a first position where said first guide portion defines a first playing position for a tape cassette and being moved, upon insertion of an endless cartridge through said opening, to a second position where said second guide portion defines a second playing position for an endless cartridge; a movable member engageable with a tape cassette inserted into said first playing position for movement thereof; a tape driving mechanism normally positioned at an initial position spaced from said first and second playing positions and being engaged with said movable member so as to be moved with the movement thereof into an operative position where said driving mechanism is engaged with the tape cassette mounted at said first playing position for driving the same, means for disengaging said movable member from said tape driving mechanism when said guide means are moved to said second position thereof thereby retaining said tape driving mechanism at said initial position when an endless cartridge is inserted into said second playing position, first head means for recording and reproducing an inserted tape cassette normally disposed to be engageable for playing with an inserted tape cassette and movable outwardly of said second playing position upon insertion of an endless cartridge, second head means for recording and reproducing an inserted endless cartridge and means for driving said endless cartridge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for selectively playing one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge, comprising a casing having an opening formed therein capable of receiving any one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge; guide means having first and second guide portions, said guide means being normally positioned at a first position where said first guide portion defines a first playing position for a tape cassette and being moved, upon insertion of an endless cartridge through said opening, to a second position where said second guide portion defines a second playing position for an endless cartridge; a movable member engageable with a tape cassette inserted into said first playing position for movement thereof; a tape driving mechanism normally positioned at an initial position spaced from said first and second playing positions and being engaged with said movable member so as to be moved with the movement thereof into an operative position where said driving mechanism is engaged with the tape cassette mounted at said first playing position for driving the same, means for disengaging said movable member from said tape driving mechanism when said guide means are moved to said second position thereof thereby retaining said tape driving mechanism at said initial position when an endless cartridge is inserted into said second playing position, first head means for recording and reproducing an inserted tape cassette normally disposed to be engageable for playing with an inserted tape cassette and movable outwardly of said second playing position upon insertion of an endless cartridge, second head means for recording and reproducing an inserted endless cartridge and means for driving said endless cartridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
274 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for selectively playing one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge, comprising a casing having an opening formed therein capable of receiving any one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge; guide means having first and second guide portions, said guide means being normally positioned at a first position where said first guide portion defines a first playing position for a tape cassette and being moved, upon insertion of an endless cartridge through said opening, to a second position where said second guide portion defines a second playing position for an endless cartridge; a movable member engageable with a tape cassette inserted into said first playing position for movement thereof; a tape driving mechanism normally positioned at an initial position spaced from said first and second playing positions and being engaged with said movable member so as to be moved with the movement thereof into an operative position where said driving mechanism is engaged with the tape cassette mounted at said first playing position for driving the same, means for disengaging said movable member from said tape driving mechanism when said guide means are moved to said second position thereof thereby retaining said tape driving mechanism at said initial position when an endless cartridge is inserted into said second playing position, first head means for recording and reproducing an inserted tape cassette normally disposed to be engageable for playing with an inserted tape cassette and movable outwardly of said second playing position upon insertion of an endless cartridge, second head means for recording and reproducing an inserted endless cartridge and means for driving said endless cartridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
274 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for selectively playing one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge, comprising a casing having an opening formed therein capable of receiving any one of a tape cassette and an endless cartridge; guide means having first and second guide portions, said guide means being normally positioned at a first position where said first guide portion defines a first playing position for a tape cassette and being moved, upon insertion of an endless cartridge through said opening, to a second position where said second guide portion defines a second playing position for an endless cartridge; a movable member engageable with a tape cassette inserted into said first playing position for movement thereof; a tape driving mechanism normally positioned at an initial position spaced from said first and second playing positions and being engaged with said movable member so as to be moved with the movement thereof into an operative position where said driving mechanism is engaged with the tape cassette mounted at said first playing position for driving the same, means for disengaging said movable member from said tape driving mechanism when said guide means are moved to said second position thereof thereby retaining said tape driving mechanism at said initial position when an endless cartridge is inserted into said second playing position, first head means for recording and reproducing an inserted tape cassette normally disposed to be engageable for playing with an inserted tape cassette and movable outwardly of said second playing position upon insertion of an endless cartridge, second head means for recording and reproducing an inserted endless cartridge and means for driving said endless cartridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first playing position is substantially aligned with said opening so as to enable a tape cassette to be inserted through said opening into said first playing position where the inserted tape cassette is held by said guide means for recording and reproducing, and said second playing position is substantially aligned with said opening so as to enable an endless cartridge to be inserted through said opening into said second playing position where the inserted endless cartridge is held by said guide means for recording and reproducing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a closure means for closing said opening, said closure means including a first portion which is movable to permit a tape cassEtte to be inserted through said opening, and a second portion which is movable together with said first portion to permit an endless cartridge to be inserted through said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an electric circuit being normally co-operative with a mounted tape cassette for recording and reproducing said mounted tape cassette, and being changeable to be co-operative with a mounted endless cartridge for recording and reproducing said mounted cartridge, and switching means for changing said electric circuit to be co-operative with said mounted endless cartridge upon mounting said endless cartridge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |