Patent ID: 6809903
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An assembly for allowing a data storage disk to be inserted in a data storage disk receiving device comprising:a housing for containing a data storage disk; a shutter member movable between a first position, where an opening defined on the housing is covered, and a second position, where the opening is at least partially uncovered to expose a portion of the data storage disk; a slot defined on an edge of the housing formed of a wall along a perimeter of said slot, the slot being covered when the shutter member is in the first position and being uncovered when the shutter member is in the second position; and a drawer mechanism including a stationary blocking tab, the slot configured to receive said stationary blocking tab where said wall is free from contact with said stationary blocking tab while disposed within said slot to allow the data storage disk to be fully inserted into said drawer mechanism when the shutter member is in the second position.