Patent ID: 6016236
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An apparatus for the storage and/or reproduction in information on/from an information carrier accommodated in a cartridge, which apparatus comprises:a chassis,a drive member for diving the information carrier via a drivable member of the cartridge,a cartridge space for receiving a cartridge, which cartridge space is accessible via an opening in a wall of the apparatus,a movable gripper arraigned in the cartridge space and adapted to grip the cartridge, anda loading mechanism comprising an electric motor and a wheel drivable by the motor, which wheel has a first contact surface which cooperates with a second contact surface,said second contact surface forming part of an element rotatable mounted in said chassis, said gripper having a pin for positioning said element for cooperation of said first and second contact surface, said element for moving the gripper linearly in an inward direction from a loading position, in which the cartridge can be inserted, into an operational position, in which the cartridge can be inserted, into an operation position, in which the information carrier can cooperate with the drive member, and for moving the gripper in an outward direction form the operational position to the loading position,the second contact surface includes a first part and a second part angled with respect to said first part said second part extending at a first angle between 45 and 90 degrees relative to the inward direction;whereby said motor moves said gripper for at least two different speeds and two different torque ratios.