Patent ID: 6085900
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An apparatus for releasably securing an optical disc having a central aperture, the apparatus comprising:a base;a rigid central core dimensioned to fit within the central aperture of the optical disc, said rigid central core being spaced from said base;a plurality of inwardly extending support arms for supporting said rigid central core, each of said plurality of support arms(a) having an associated outer end attached to the base,(b) an associated inner end fixed to the rigid central core, and(c) diverging from said base to support said rigid central core in spaced relation from said base,wherein said rigid central core is resiliently supported by said plurality of support arms such that said rigid central core is movable towards said base when pressure is applied to said rigid central core, and said rigid central core is biased away from said base by said plurality of support arms after pressure is removed from said rigid central core;securing means for releasably securing the rigid central core within the central aperture of the optical disc, said securing means being disengaged when said rigid central core is forced towards said base to release said optical disc;wherein said rigid central core is non-deformable to evenly distribute a force among said support arms.