Patent ID: 6396794
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A recording and reproducing device adapted to a cartridge accommodating a recordable optical disc, the cartridge being formed with an opening and a groove in one side face thereof, the cartridge including a shutter for opening and closing the opening through the groove, the device comprising:a) at least one holder arranged on a main body of the device, said holder being formed with an opening on the front side of said main body, said holder holding the cartridge inserted from said opening of said holder; b) a recording and reproducing part arranged to record and reproduce information on the disc; c) a locking unit arranged to lock the cartridge held by said holder, said locking unit including a lock lever including: 1) a first protrusion engaged with the cartridge normally inserted from said opening of said holder; and 2) a second rectangular-plate protrusion preventing error insertion of the cartridge therefrom, both the first and the second protrusions being fixedly attached to a single lock lever; and d) a carrier moveably arranged between said holder and said part, said carrier transferring the cartridge from said holder to said part, wherein said carrier includes: 1) a lock remover including a lock removing lever for removing a locking of the cartridge by said locking unit when taking out the cartridge from said holder; 2) a loading lever engaged with the cartridge with locking removed to take it out from said holder; and 3) a loading slider for moving said loading lever and operating said lock removing lever.