Tape cassette push-out device for tape recorder

Claim 1

A tape cassette push-out device for a tape recorder comprising: a holder for holding a tape cassette inserted through a cassette insertion opening; ejecting means for moving said holder from a position of driving of a tape of the tape cassette to a position adjacent said cassette insertion opening; and a push-out means operable after completion of the operation of said ejecting means so as to push a rear face of the tape cassette to move the tape cassette toward said cassette insertion opening, said push-out means being retractable from the rear face of the tape cassette after pushing out the cassette, wherein said push-out means comprises first and second urging arms pivotally mounted on a frame portion of the tape recorder, said first urging arm having a pin projecting from an intermediate portion thereof, and said second urging arm having a groove formed therethrough for receiving said pin such that said second urging arm is angularly moved in response to angular movement of said first urging arm, wherein said push-out means further comprises a pivotal arm pivotally mounted on said frame portion and connected to said first urging arm by a resilient means.