Automatic loading apparatus

Claim 1

In an apparatus for loading a disc recorded with information in a player of the type wherein a caddie containing said disc is inserted into the player along guide means, locking means is provided in said player for arresting the inserted disc, an empty caddie is withdrawn from said player leaving the arrested disc, and the information recorded on an arrested disc is then reproduced, the improvement comprising an electric motor, means connected to said motor for moving said caddie within said player, a first switch disposed to be actuated by said caddie when the same is mounted on said guide means, said first switch causing rotation of an electric motor in a direction which causes said moving means to insert said caddie into said player, a second switch mounted on said locking means to be actuated by said caddie when the same engages said locking means, said second switch causing rotation of said motor in a reverse direction which causes said moving means to withdraw said caddie from said player, and a third switch which is operated when said caddie is withdrawn from said player a predetermined distance for stopping said motor.