US3779560A
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Selective tape recorder for endless tape cartridges
Assignee: Funai Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-08-16
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A selective tape recorder for a plurality of endless tape cartridges comprises storing means for storing a plurality of endless tape cartridges, playing means for reproducing the sound tracks of the tape, means for carrying the cartridge from the storing means to the playing means and from the playing means to the storing means, and control means for controlling the storing means, the playing means and the feeding means electrically and correlatively, whereby selection of the desired cartridge from the stored cartridges, conveyance and feed of the selected cartridge to the playing means, sound reproduction and return of the cartridge can be automatically performed.
Inventors
- 👤 T Yokata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/6845; G11B15/685; G11B15/686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A selective tape recorder for endless tape cartridges comprising means for storing a plurality of endless tape cartridges having tapes with sound tracks thereon, playing means for reproducing the sound tracks of the tapes, means for carrying a cartridge from the storing means to the playing means and from the playing means to the storing means, and control means for controlling each of said means electrically and correlatively, the storing means including a rotatable wheel having a plurality of spaces around the circumference thereof for receiving the cartridges, each of the spaces being provided with a side opening whereby the cartridge within a space can be withdrawn through the side opening parallel to the axial direction of the wheel, the carrying means including an elongated shaft extending from the storing means to the playing means parallel to the axial direction of the wheel and cartridge-engaging means slidably mounted on the elongated shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A selective tape recorder for endless tape cartridges comprising means for storing a plurality of endless tape cartridges having tapes with sound tracks thereon, playing means for reproducing the sound tracks of the tapes, means for carrying a cartridge from the storing means to the playing means and from the playing means to the storing means, and control means for controlling each of said means electrically and correlatively, the storing means including a rotatable wheel having a plurality of spaces around the circumference thereof for receiving the cartridges, each of the spaces being provided with a side opening whereby the cartridge within a space can be withdrawn through the side opening parallel to the axial direction of the wheel, the carrying means including an elongated shaft extending from the storing means to the playing means parallel to the axial direction of the wheel and cartridge-engaging means slidably mounted on the elongated shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said cartridge-engaging means includes an elongated catch member having a bent end and clasp means movably mounted on the other end thereof to hold a cartridge between the bent end and the clasp means, and power means for moving the cartridge engaging means along the elongated shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 2 in which the catch member is mounted on the shaft for rotation with the shaft, and means for rotating the shaft and the catch member toward and away from a cartridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The structure of claim 2 in which said clasp means includes a roller for contacting the cartridge, a supporting arm pivotally supporting the roller, a rocking bar having a pair of ends, one end of the rocking bar being pivotally connected to the catch member and the other end of the rocking bar pivotally supporting the supporting arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 2 in which the power means for the cartridge-engaging means includes an oscillating bar connected to the cartridge-engaging means for reciprocating the cartridge-engaging means on the shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 5 in which the control means includes limit switches engageable by the oscillating bar for detecting maximum oscillation of the oscillating bar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |