Patent ID: 6057979
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A magnetic tape apparatus comprising:a bearer formed so as to be reciprocatable in a front-rear direction between a cassette insertion position and a cassette mount position on a chassis for inserting a tape cassette in a magnetic tape apparatus; anda rotating cam provided on said chassis for driving said bearer through an interlocking mechanism with a clutch,wherein said clutch is turned off to release an interlocking mechanism between said bearer and said rotating cam when said bearer is advanced from said cassette mount position to said cassette insertion position, while said clutch is turned on to establish an interlock between said bearer and said rotating cam when said bearer is retreated from said cassette insertion position to said cassette mount position; andwherein said interlocking mechanism and clutch comprise an interlocking rod interlocking with said bearer, a rocking lever interlocking with said rotating cam, a clutch lever rotatably pivoted on said rocking lever, and a spring biasing said clutch lever, wherein said clutch having a clutch pin provided on said clutch lever so as to project therefrom, and a recess portion formed in said interlocking rod in opposition to said clutch pin, a pressing piece for pressing said clutch lever to rotate against said spring provided on said rotating cam so as to project therefrom, and said clutch lever is pressed to rotate against said spring by the pressing piece to thereby release the clutch pin from the recess portion when said bearer is advanced from the cassette mount position to the cassette insertion position, while said clutch lever is rotated by said spring to thereby make the clutch pin fit into the recess portion when said bearer is retreated from the cassette insertion position to the cassette mount position.