US4096536A
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Device for gripping and translating a cassette in tape
Assignee: Autovox SpA
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Filing: 1977-02-24
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for gripping and translating a cassette inserted into a tape player is disclosed. The device comprises expandable plier like jaws which grip an inserted cassette. The jaws are mounted at one end of a movable link that is slideable, by way of a pin, in a frame slot having horizontal and vertical portions. Another end of the link has a rocker pivoted thereto and the rocker also has a pin slideable in another slot. An end of the rocker has teeth which engage a spring biased rack. A servomechanism moves the rocker pin in its slot and thereby translates an inserted cassette into desired positions in the tape player.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodolfo Cicatelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/67544; G11B15/67547
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A device for gripping and translating a cassette in tape recorders, comprising: plate means with a first slot; link means having first and second ends; a first pin fixed at said first end of said link means and slidable in said first slot; rocker means having a first end pivoted at said second end of said link means; a pair of expandable jaws for gripping and holding a cassette inserted therein, the jaws pivotally mounted to said link means; a second pin on said rocker means about which said rocker means is pivotal; and a servomechanism acting on said second pin to move the rocker means and pivot the rocker means about said second pin thereby moving the link means and jaws upon insertion of a cassette into the tape recorder, whereby said servomechanism implements a relatively large movement of said cassette gripping jaws.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A device for gripping and translating a cassette in tape recorders, comprising: plate means with a first slot; link means having first and second ends; a first pin fixed at said first end of said link means and slidable in said first slot; rocker means having a first end pivoted at said second end of said link means; a pair of expandable jaws for gripping and holding a cassette inserted therein, the jaws pivotally mounted to said link means; a second pin on said rocker means about which said rocker means is pivotal; and a servomechanism acting on said second pin to move the rocker means and pivot the rocker means about said second pin thereby moving the link means and jaws upon insertion of a cassette into the tape recorder, whereby said servomechanism implements a relatively large movement of said cassette gripping jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said pair of jaws is pivoted on said link means at said first end thereof and said slot has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, said jaws effectuating a first substantially horizontal and a second substantially vertical movement in response to the rocker means being moved by the servomechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said jaws are positionable through discrete angles with respect to the plane of a cassette, and so shaped that, at rest without a cassette being inserted therein, they form a funnel access for the cassette and have lug means limiting the drawing of the jaws together and spring means biasing said jaws together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the plate means has a second slot in which the said second pin is slideable and wherein said rocker means is urged towards a rest position by a spring means having one end fixed to said plate means and the other end coupled to a second end of said rocker means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said plate means has a second slot in which said second pin is slideable and the rocker means has a toothed second end; said device including a rack, slideable with respect to the plate means and urged by a spring means towards a rest position, said rack in meshing engagement with said toothed end of said rocker means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein said rack is provided with guide means for limiting its travelling path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein the servomechanism controlling the movement of said link means and rocker means slides the second pin of the toothed rocker means in said second slot of plate means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein the rack selectively engages a control means for the servomechanism.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |