US4499573A
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Disc rotating apparatus
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1982-07-19
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2002-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A disc rotating apparatus for use in a dic player. The disc rotating apparatus is provided with a turntable adapted for receiving a disc and a clamping mechanism for clamping the disc against the turntable in cooperation with the turntable. The disc clamping mechanism includes a plunger slidable along an axis of the plunger and rotatable about the same axis, a holder for holding the plunger and a magnetic propelling mechanism for propelling the plunger toward the disc received on the turntable. The magnetic propelling mechanism urges the plunger against the disc by means of magnetic force caused by a permanent magnet.
Inventors
- 👤 Kaoru Morinaga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:03
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/04; G11B17/05; G11B17/053; G11B17/054; G11B17/022; G11B17/028; G11B17/032; G11B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
An apparatus for rotating a disc comprising: a turntable adapted for receiving the disc; clamping means, including a holder and a plunger, for engaging and clamping the disc firmly into cooperation with said turntable when the plunger is in a first position and for permitting the removal of the disc from the turntable when the plunger is in a second position; said holder being positioned opposite to the turntable; said plunger being adapted to engage the side of the disc opposite to the turntable, being slideable relative to said holder, and being rotatable about its own axis; a first permanent magnet fixed to a portion of the plunger and magnetic material fixed to the holder and positioned between the turntable and the portion of the plunger to which the permanent magnet is fixed, said first permanent magnet and magnetic material cooperating to create a magnetic clamping force for urging the plunger to slide relative to the holder toward the turntable; and means for creating a revolving magnetic field for rotationally driving said permanent magnet together with said plunger about the plunger's axis, said magnetic field creating means and the permanent magnet cooperating to provide a magnetic motor system serving as a means for rotating the turntable, the disc and the plunger when the plunger is in the first position and the disc is clamped between the turntable and the plunger.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
230 words
An apparatus for rotating a disc comprising: a turntable adapted for receiving the disc; clamping means, including a holder and a plunger, for engaging and clamping the disc firmly into cooperation with said turntable when the plunger is in a first position and for permitting the removal of the disc from the turntable when the plunger is in a second position; said holder being positioned opposite to the turntable; said plunger being adapted to engage the side of the disc opposite to the turntable, being slideable relative to said holder, and being rotatable about its own axis; a first permanent magnet fixed to a portion of the plunger and magnetic material fixed to the holder and positioned between the turntable and the portion of the plunger to which the permanent magnet is fixed, said first permanent magnet and magnetic material cooperating to create a magnetic clamping force for urging the plunger to slide relative to the holder toward the turntable; and means for creating a revolving magnetic field for rotationally driving said permanent magnet together with said plunger about the plunger's axis, said magnetic field creating means and the permanent magnet cooperating to provide a magnetic motor system serving as a means for rotating the turntable, the disc and the plunger when the plunger is in the first position and the disc is clamped between the turntable and the plunger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 1 further comprising: means for placing said clamping means in said first position for clamping said disc received on said turntable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 2 wherein said placing means is a fastener means fastening said clamping means in said first position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 3 further comprising: means for displacing said clamping means from said first position to said second position when said clamping means is detached from said disc received on said turntable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 4 wherein said displacing means is a spring for urging said clamping means toward said second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 1 further comprising: carriage means movable between a first position when said clamping means clamps said disc received on said turntable in cooporation with said turntable and a second position when said clamping means is detached from said disc, said carriage means carrying said clamping means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 6 wherein said carriage means includes a portion for carrying said disc in a position, with a first surface facing said clamping means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 7 wherein said disc carrying portion is defined by a slot for receiving said disc.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus for rotating a disc according to claim 8 wherein said disc carrying portion further defines openings for insertion of said turntable and said plunger means into said disc carrying portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a yoke attached to the plunger for engaging the holder and spacing the permanent magnet from the holder when the plunger is in the second position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for creating a revolving magnetic field includes a circuit block fixed to said holder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein a portion of said plunger is in contact with the holder when the plunger is in the second position and wherein the plunger does not touch any portion of the holder when the plunger is in the first position and further comprising a yoke attached to the plunger for engaging the holder and spacing the permanent magnet from the holder when the plunger is in the second position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a portion of said plunger is in contact with the holder when the plunger is in the second position and wherein the plunger does not touch any portion of the holder when the plunger is in the first position.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
236 words
An apparatus for rotating a disc comprising: a turntable adapted for receiving the disc; clamping means, including a holder and a plunger, for engaging and clamping the disc firmly into cooperation with said turntable when the plunger is in a first position and for permitting the removal of the disc from the turntable when the plunger is in a second position; said holder being positioned opposite to the turntable; said plunger being adapted to engage the side of the disc opposite to the turntable, being slideable relative to said holder, and being rotatable about its own axis; an annular permanent magnet fixed to a portion of the plunger with its center aligned with the axis of the plunger; magnetic material affixed to the holder and positioned between the turntable and the portion of the plunger to which the permanent magnet is fixed, said permanet magnet and magnetic material cooperating to create a magnetic clamping force for urging the plunger to slide relative to the holder toward the turntable; and means for creating a revolving magnetic field for rotationally driving said permanent annular magnet together with said plunger about the plunger's axis, the magnetic field creating means and the annular permanent magnet cooperating to provide a magnetic motor system for rotating the turntable, the disc, and the plunger when the plunger is in the first position and the disc is clamped between the turntable and the plunger.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
236 words
An apparatus for rotating a disc comprising: a turntable adapted for receiving the disc; clamping means, including a holder and a plunger, for engaging and clamping the disc firmly into cooperation with said turntable when the plunger is in a first position and for permitting the removal of the disc from the turntable when the plunger is in a second position; said holder being positioned opposite to the turntable; said plunger being adapted to engage the side of the disc opposite to the turntable, being slideable relative to said holder, and being rotatable about its own axis; an annular permanent magnet fixed to a portion of the plunger with its center aligned with the axis of the plunger; magnetic material affixed to the holder and positioned between the turntable and the portion of the plunger to which the permanent magnet is fixed, said permanet magnet and magnetic material cooperating to create a magnetic clamping force for urging the plunger to slide relative to the holder toward the turntable; and means for creating a revolving magnetic field for rotationally driving said permanent annular magnet together with said plunger about the plunger's axis, the magnetic field creating means and the annular permanent magnet cooperating to provide a magnetic motor system for rotating the turntable, the disc, and the plunger when the plunger is in the first position and the disc is clamped between the turntable and the plunger.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-12 | 1992-08-13 | 1993-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-12 | 1996-08-13 | 1997-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |