Patent ID: 6301218
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A cartridge engaging assembly for translating a cartridge, comprising:a) a laterally extending thumb member adapted to abuttingly engage said cartridge, said thumb member comprising a first surface and a second surface;b) a floating finger assembly which is detached from said thumb member and is adapted to engage said cartridge, said finger assembly comprising at least one guide post, at least one substantially laterally extending front portion abuttingly engageable with said thumb member first surface, and at least one substantially laterally extending rear portion abuttingly engageable with said thumb member second surface;c) at least one guide sleeve comprising an elongate track adapted to receive said guide post, said elongate track comprising a forward end, a rear end, an inner branch and an outer branch; andd) a gate assembly positioned within said elongate track at said forward end thereof.