Patent ID: 6928045
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A disc clamping apparatus for clamping a disc disposed on a turntable, comprising: an upper clamper holder; a lower clamper holder which is combined with the upper clamper holder; a clamper which is movably installed between portions of the upper clamper holder and the lower clamper holder and clamps the disc; a first magnetic member which is installed between the upper clamper holder and the lower clamper holder; a second magnetic member installed on the turntable to face the first magnetic member to generate a magnetic force to clamp the disc between the clamper and the turntable; and an elastic member disposed between the upper clamper holder and the clamper to provide an elastic force to push the clamper against the disc when the disc is clamped.