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A braking device for a video cassette recorder

Assignee: LG Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1986-08-22
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2006-08-22
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Abstract

Abstract A braking device for a video cassette recorder comprises braking members operatively connected to a supply reel table and a take-up reel table, the braking members pivot about its pivot pins disposed on the center thereof, a movable member including a first trapezoidal recess and a second trapezoidal recess disposed on the rear portion thereof, the first and second recesses being connected to the braking members, respectively, a connecting plate operatively disposed on the movable member, the connecting member including a first trapezoidal recess and a second trapezoidal recess which are disposed on the rear portion thereof, and corresponded to the first and second recesses of the movable member, a connecting portion extended from the front portion thereof and latching portions disposed on the front portion thereof, a ratchet having a triangular protrusion and a latching recess for corresponding to the latching portions of the connecting member, and a cam including a worm gear disposed on the circumferential surface thereof for operatively engaging with a worm, the cam being operatively engaged with a pin mounted to the connecting portion of the connecting plate, the worm secured to an axial rod which connects to a pair of inclined surfaces for abutting against the edge of one end of the ratchet whereby during operation of the reel tables of the video cassette recorder, the reel tables stop quickly by rotating the worm clockwise.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jae H. Jang

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 11:53
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/22

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 235 words
A braking device for a video cassette recorder which comprises: braking members operatively connected to a supply reel table and a take-up reel table, each of said braking members pivot about a pivot pin disposed on the center thereof, a movable member including a first trapezoidal recess and a second trapezoidal recess disposed on a rear portion thereof, said first and second recesses being connected to said braking members, respectively, a connecting plate operatively disposed on said movable member, said connecting member including a first trapezoidal recess and a cut out portion which are disposed on the rear portion thereof and corresponded to said first and second recesses of the movable member respectively, a connecting portion extended from the rear portion thereof, and latching portions disposed on the front portion thereof, a ratchet having a triangular protrusion and a latching recess for corresponding to said latching portions of the connecting member, and a cam including a worm gear disposed on the circumferential surface thereof for operatively engaging with a worm, said cam being operative engaged with a pin mounted to the connecting portion of the connecting plate, said worm secured to an axial rod which connects to a pair of inclined surfaces for abutting against the edge of one end of said ratchet whereby during operation of the reel tables of the video cassette recorder, the reel tables stop quickly by rotating the worm clockwise.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 235 words
A braking device for a video cassette recorder which comprises: braking members operatively connected to a supply reel table and a take-up reel table, each of said braking members pivot about a pivot pin disposed on the center thereof, a movable member including a first trapezoidal recess and a second trapezoidal recess disposed on a rear portion thereof, said first and second recesses being connected to said braking members, respectively, a connecting plate operatively disposed on said movable member, said connecting member including a first trapezoidal recess and a cut out portion which are disposed on the rear portion thereof and corresponded to said first and second recesses of the movable member respectively, a connecting portion extended from the rear portion thereof, and latching portions disposed on the front portion thereof, a ratchet having a triangular protrusion and a latching recess for corresponding to said latching portions of the connecting member, and a cam including a worm gear disposed on the circumferential surface thereof for operatively engaging with a worm, said cam being operative engaged with a pin mounted to the connecting portion of the connecting plate, said worm secured to an axial rod which connects to a pair of inclined surfaces for abutting against the edge of one end of said ratchet whereby during operation of the reel tables of the video cassette recorder, the reel tables stop quickly by rotating the worm clockwise.

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) 1991-03-15 1991-09-14 1992-03-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-03-15 1995-09-14 1996-03-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1999-03-15 1999-09-14 2000-03-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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