Patent ID: 6013867
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: G10F

Abstract:
A disk music box comprising:a disk having a plurality of engagement portions which correspond to a music selection;a center shaft provided on a frame;a loader on which said disk is loaded, said loader being rotatably supported by said center shaft;a plurality of pinwheels, each of said pinwheels being independently supported by and rotatable around a pin shaft;a reed portion comprising a comb having reeds arranged like a comb, said reed portion being played by said plurality of pinwheels when said plurality of pinwheels rotate around said pin shaft while engaging with said plurality of engagement portions on said disk;an arm having a tip and a base end, said base end being rotatably supported on said frame and movable in a thickness direction of said disk, said tip being engaged with said center shaft so that said disk is positioned between said arm and said pinwheels;a contact member for contacting said disk, said contact member being rotatably supported on said arm at a position between said tip and said base end;urging means for urging said arm toward said frame so that said disk is pushed by said contact member on said arm; andguiding means for guiding said base end so as to be movable in the thickness direction of said disk.