Patent ID: 6095327
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A storage case for a cartridge, comprising:a main body;a cover member rotatably supported on said main body and rotatable between an opening position and a closing position, said cover member including a protruded portion configured to engage with a recessed portion of said cartridge, a cartridge holding member configured to hold said cartridge while said cover member rotates between said opening and closing positions, and a biasing member configured to provide an elastic force for said protruded portion to engage with the recessed portion;an opening formed between said main body and said cover member when said cover member rotates to the closing position and for permitting an insertion of said cartridge from outside; anda lock member for preventing, when said cover member rotates to the closing position, the rotation thereof with respect to said main body,wherein said recessed portion engages with said protruded portion when said cartridge is inserted into said storage case, thereby preventing said cartridge from coming off.