US4342109A
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Carriage alignment apparatus for video disc player
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1980-06-06
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Granted: 1982-07-27
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Expires: 2000-06-06
Abstract
Abstract In a video disc player, a support roller is mounted to one end of a pickup carriage by means of an eccentric stud. The height of the roller in respect of the carriage is adjusted by changing the angular position of the eccentric stud. A support bracket is disposed at the other end of the carriage, where a pair of adjustable members are provided for adjustment of the relative spatial position of the carriage and the support bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron C. Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B21/00; G11B21/16; G11B21/24; G11B3/00; G11B3/02; G11B3/10; G11B3/12; G11B3/20; G11B3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An alignment apparatus comprising: (A) a translatable pickup carriage having a pair of end walls; one of said end walls having an aperture disposed therein; (B) a carriage guide roller having a peripheral guiding surface and a coaxially-disposed hole; (C) an elongated element having a first portion, an eccentrically-disposed middle portion, and a further portion; said guide roller being rotatably disposed on said eccentric portion; said first portion being rotatably received in said aperture in said carriage wall; said first portion being turned in said aperture such that said peripheral guiding surface of said roller mounted on said eccentric portion occupies a desired spatial relationship with respect to said carriage; and (D) means for fixedly mounting said elongated element carrying said guide roller on said eccentric portion thereof to said translatable carriage at said one end thereof; said further portion of said elongated element serving to retain said guide roller on said eccentric portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An alignment apparatus comprising: (A) a translatable pickup carriage having a pair of end walls; one of said end walls having an aperture disposed therein; (B) a carriage guide roller having a peripheral guiding surface and a coaxially-disposed hole; (C) an elongated element having a first portion, an eccentrically-disposed middle portion, and a further portion; said guide roller being rotatably disposed on said eccentric portion; said first portion being rotatably received in said aperture in said carriage wall; said first portion being turned in said aperture such that said peripheral guiding surface of said roller mounted on said eccentric portion occupies a desired spatial relationship with respect to said carriage; and (D) means for fixedly mounting said elongated element carrying said guide roller on said eccentric portion thereof to said translatable carriage at said one end thereof; said further portion of said elongated element serving to retain said guide roller on said eccentric portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The alignment apparatus as defined in claim 1 further including a carriage support bracket and means for mounting said bracket to the other end wall of said carriage such that said carriage and said bracket have a desired spatial relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The alignment apparatus as specified in claim 2 wherein said bracket mounting means comprises a pair of adjustable members; said adjustable members permitting adjustment of the relative physical spacing and angular position of said carriage and said bracket.
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) | 1985-07-26 | 1986-01-25 | 1986-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-26 | 1990-01-25 | 1990-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-26 | 1994-01-25 | 1994-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |