Patent ID: 6982933
Filing Date: 2006-01-03
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A recording medium cartridge holder in which a recording medium cartridge containing a recording medium and having a flat cartridge case of rectangular shape having a long side and short side is inserted with the long side directed forwardly in an insertion direction, said recording medium cartridge holder comprising: a main support portion; a carrying portion supported on said main support portion so as to be movable from a standby position to a withdrawal position for withdrawing said recording medium cartridge held at said standby position to said withdrawal position; a lock portion for locking said carrying portion at said standby position; a biasing spring for biasing said lock portion toward a locking position; and an insertion restricting portion for prohibiting passing of said recording medium cartridge inserted in an orientation other than a predetermined orientation, wherein said lock portion is arranged directly above said insertion restricting portion, and wherein said lock portion releases the locking of said carrying portion by said recording medium cartridge passing through said insertion restricting portion.