Patent ID: 8051440
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An optical read/write device for reading/writing an optical disc, the optical read/write device comprising: a base; an optical pickup head slidably assembled on the base; and a driving mechanism for slidably driving the optical pickup head, the driving mechanism comprising: a worm gear; a motor connected to the worm gear for rotating the worm gear; and a rack disposed between the worm gear and the optical pickup head for transferring motion from the worm gear to the optical pickup head, the rack comprising: a fastening portion for fixing the rack to the optical pickup head; a mesh portion for engaging with the worm gear; a restricting portion, connected to the mesh portion, for being restrained by the base when the mesh portion is pressed by the worm gear to prevent the mesh portion from disengaging from the worm gear; and a connecting portion for connecting the fastening portion and the restricting portion.