Patent ID: 6144629
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A disc cartridge loading apparatus for loading a disc cartridge having a groove formed on one lateral surface for extending along an inserting direction and a shutter provided for movement along the lateral surface formed with said groove, comprising:a holder for insertion of the disc cartridge therein and for holding the disc cartridge inserted therein, said holder being moveable between a first position for insertion or ejection of said disc cartridge and a second position lowered from said first position;an ejection lever movably mounted on said holder, said ejection lever being at least partially inserted into the groove of said disc cartridge on completion of insertion of the disc cartridge into said holder, said ejection lever being biased in a direction of ejecting the disc cartridge, inserted into the holder, out of the holder, and said ejection lever being movable with the disc cartridge without undergoing rotational displacement during insertion of the disc cartridge; anda holding unit for holding said ejection lever at the insertion end position of insertion of the disc cartridge into said holder and for releasing the holding on said ejection lever when the holder is moved from said second position to said first position.