Patent ID: 6233215
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A door assembly for a cartridge receiving device having an exteriorly located panel which includes an access opening therein adapted to receive cartridges therethrough comprising:(a) a door opening and closing mechanism operatively associated with said cartridge receiving device;(b) a door panel adapted to selectivly close said access opening;(c) said door panel being slidingly attached to said door opening and a closing mechanism;(d) said door panel being linearly movable with respect to said access opening and with respect to said door opening and closing mechanism:wherein, said door opening and closing mechanism is movable between at least a first position and a second position; andwherein:in said first position said access opening is at least partially blocked by said door panel; andin said second position said access opening is not blocked by said door panel.