US3820158A
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Cartridge loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing device
Assignee: TCI ACQUISITION CORP
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Filing: 1972-05-22
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A loading and positioning mechanism for tape players and the like which includes a front loading plate having a key-type aperture oriented to introduce a tape containing mechanism, such as a cartridge, at a predetermined angle and having guiding means to receive the tape cartridge at this orientation. The guide means is rotatable to transfer the tape cartridge into playing position so that the cartridge, or carrier, engages the driving mechanisms the player. The magnetic head of the player is carried by such rotatable guide means and is thereby properly positioned against the tape for proper reproduction thereof. The device further includes means for ejecting the tape carrier by a reversal of the operation.
Inventors
- 👤 W Schober
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:42
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing devices for receiving tape carrier, having tape driving means arranged in a first plane, said mechanism including; a. plate means defining a tape carrier receiving aperture which aperture is arranged angularly with respect to the first plane; b. first guide means aligned with said aperture and extending therefrom to guide one side of the carrier; c. second guide means aligned with said aperture to guide the other side of the carrier; d. rotatably mounted frame means arranged to receive and retain the other side of the carrier in a first position and swingable to shift the carrier into the first plane to engage the tape driving means in a second position; and, e. latch means engaging said frame means when in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing devices for receiving tape carrier, having tape driving means arranged in a first plane, said mechanism including; a. plate means defining a tape carrier receiving aperture which aperture is arranged angularly with respect to the first plane; b. first guide means aligned with said aperture and extending therefrom to guide one side of the carrier; c. second guide means aligned with said aperture to guide the other side of the carrier; d. rotatably mounted frame means arranged to receive and retain the other side of the carrier in a first position and swingable to shift the carrier into the first plane to engage the tape driving means in a second position; and, e. latch means engaging said frame means when in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said rotatably mounted frame means being biased to return to said first position upon release of said latch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 and means for manually controlling said latch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said aperture permitting manual rotation of the carrier to shift said frame means from said first to second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and the tape playing device being provided with tape tensioning means said mechanism including cam means shifting the tape tensioning means upon shifting of said frame means from first to second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said aperture permitting insertion of the carrier in one selected orientation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and stop means spaced angularly from the first plane in alignment with said aperture to align the carrier with said aperture when said frame means has shifted from its second to its first position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and magnetic tape readout means carried by said frame means to be in tape reading position when said frame is shifted to said second position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
147 words
A loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing devices for receiving tape carrier, having tape driving means arranged in a first plane, said mechanism including; a. plate means defining a tape carrier receiving aperture which aperture is arranged angularly with respect to said plane; b. first guide means aligned with said aperture and extending therefrom to guide one side of the carrier; c. second guide means aligned with said aperture to guide the other side of the carrier; d. rotatably mounted frame means arranged to receive and retain the other side of the carrier in a first position and swingable to shift the carrier into the first plane to engage the tape driving means in a second position; e. latch means engaging said frame means when in said second position; and f. stop means spaced longitudinally from said aperture to control the total insertion of the carrier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
A loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing devices for receiving tape carrier, having tape driving means arranged in a first plane, said mechanism including; a. plate means defining a tape carrier receiving aperture which aperture is arranged angularly with respect to said plane; b. first guide means aligned with said aperture and extending therefrom to guide one side of the carrier; c. second guide means aligned with said aperture to guide the other side of the carrier; d. rotatably mounted frame means arranged to receive and retain the other side of the carrier in a first position and swingable to shift the carrier into the first plane to engage the tape driving means in a second position; e. latch means engaging said frame means when in said second position; and f. stop means spaced longitudinally from said aperture to control the total insertion of the carrier.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure set forth in claim 9 and stop means spaced angularly from the first plane in alignment with said aperture to align the carrier with said aperture when said frame means has shifted from its second to its first position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure set forth in claim 9 and the tape playing device being provided with tape tensioning means, said mechanism including cam means shifting the tape tensioning means upon shifting of said frame means from first to second position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure set forth in claim 9 and biased lever means adjacent said stop means receiving the carrier thereagainst upon insertion thereof and arranged and constructed to provide a pushing, ejection force against the carrier when said frame is shifted to its first position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure set forth in claim 12 and the tape playing device being provided with tape tensioning means, said mechanism including cam means shifting the tape tensioning means said mechanism including cam means shifting the tape tensioning means upon shifting of said frame means from first to second position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
132 words
A loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing devices for receiving tape carrier, having tape driving means arranged in a first plane, said mechanism including; a. plate means defining a tape carrier receiving aperture which aperture is arranged angularly with respect to said plane, said aperture having dimensions corresponding to the two smallest of the three dimensions of said tape carrier; b. first guide means aligned with said aperture and extending therefrom to guide one side Of the carrier; c. rotatably mounted frame means arranged to receive and retain the other side of a carrier in a first position and swingable to shift the carrier into the first plane to engage the tape driving means in a second position; and d. latch means engaging said frame means when in said second position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
132 words
A loading and positioning mechanism for tape playing devices for receiving tape carrier, having tape driving means arranged in a first plane, said mechanism including; a. plate means defining a tape carrier receiving aperture which aperture is arranged angularly with respect to said plane, said aperture having dimensions corresponding to the two smallest of the three dimensions of said tape carrier; b. first guide means aligned with said aperture and extending therefrom to guide one side Of the carrier; c. rotatably mounted frame means arranged to receive and retain the other side of a carrier in a first position and swingable to shift the carrier into the first plane to engage the tape driving means in a second position; and d. latch means engaging said frame means when in said second position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure set forth in claim 14 and the tape playing device being provided with tape tensioning means, said mechanism including cam means shifting the tape tensioning means upon shifting of said frame means from first to second position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure set forth in claim 14 and said rotatably mounted frame means being biased to return to said first position upon release of said latch means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure set forth in claim 14 and said aperture permitting manual rotation of the carrier to shift said frame means from said first to said second position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure set forth in claim 14 and said aperture permitting insertion of the carrier in one selected orientation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |