Patent ID: 6831888
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A cartridge assembly for a data storage disk, the cartridge assembly comprising:a housing for containing the data storage disk, the housing defining a plurality of openings for exposing a portion of the data storage disk; and an external shutter supported by the housing outside the housing, the abutter being movable between a closed position for covering the openings defined by the housing, a first open position for uncovering the openings defined by the housing to expose the data storage disk, and a second open position for uncovering the openings defined by the housing to expose die data storage disk, the first open position and the second open position being disposed on opposite sides of the closed position: wherein the housing comprises a protrusion, the protrusion being fixed with respect to the remainder of the housing and being adapted to engage the external shutter and hold the external shutter in the closed position.