Patent ID: 7039299
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A data recording and reproducing apparatus comprising: a supporting means into which a recording and reproducing means, for recording and reproducing of data into a random access record medium, is removably inserted; and a plurality of input/output processing means for accessing said recording and reproducing means in a time sharing manner, for processing input data including video and/or audio data to output the data to said recording and reproducing means, and for processing said data reproduced from said recording and reproducing means to output the data, wherein said supporting means includes: a plurality of slots arranged in parallel at regular intervals into which said recording and reproducing means are inserted, respectively; and a guide rail for leading, in a vertical direction, said recording and reproducing means to be inserted into each of said plurality of slots wherein the guide rail has an inside width that decreases from an inlet portion of the guide rail to a deep portion of the guide rail.