Patent ID: 6262959
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A disc cartridge for loading into a recording and/or reproducing apparatus and having a disc serving as a recording medium of information signals accommodated therein and an open portion for allowing a portion of the disc to be faced toward an exterior of the recording and/or reproducing apparatus along a radial direction, the disc cartridge comprising:a holder provided with an engagement portion for engaging shutter opening means provided in the recording and/or reproducing apparatus, the engagement portion being positioned at an insertion end side of the recording and/or reproducing apparatus; anda tray provided with a disc mounting portion whereon the disc serving as the recording medium of information signals is mounted at one surface side covered by the holder, and wherein the tray is adapted for moving when the engagement portion is engaged with the shutter opening means, so that the tray is drawn from the recording and/or reproducing apparatus with the holder held by the shutter opening means.