Patent ID: 6771448
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
In a cartridge loading apparatus which comprises at least one movable member for moving an engaged cartridge, and a reversible motor apparatus, a compliant linkage comprising:at least one compliant link comprising: a longitudinal leaf spring resilient beam; and an arm extending laterally of said longitudinal beam in a direction such that rotational torque at said laterally extending arm tends to flex said longitudinal beam, said laterally extending arm positioned towards a first end of said beam; said longitudinal beam having a coupling axis toward a second end of said longitudinal beam opposite said first end; and said laterally extending arm having a coupling axis spaced from said longitudinal beam, said beam coupling axis and said arm coupling axis parallel to each other and perpendicular to a plane formed by said longitudinal beam and said laterally extending arm, said compliant link coupled to said movable member and to said reversible motor apparatus at respective said coupling axes; whereby application of a compression force to said compliant linkage provides said rotational torque at said laterally extending arm tending to reduce the distance between said coupling axes and to flex said longitudinal beam outwardly in a direction away from a straight line between said coupling axes; and application of a tension force to said compliant linkage provides said rotational torque at said laterally extending arm tending to increase the distance between said coupling axes and to flex said longitudinal beam inwardly in a direction towards a straight line between said coupling axes.