Patent ID: 6088203
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A magnetic head vertical movement device for a magneto-optical recording and/or reproducing apparatus,the magnetic head vertical movement device comprising:a holder for permitting holding of a recording medium, and adapted to be moved between a rising position where insertion or ejection of the recording medium is carried out and a falling position where recording and/or reproduction are carried out;a recording and/or reproduction unit including a magnetic head above the holder and an optical head disposed at a position opposite to the magnetic head; anda vertical movement drive mechanism for the magnetic head, which carries out vertical movement of the magnetic head within a range between a first position where the magnetic head is caused to carry out recording of information signals with respect to the recording medium along with the optical head when the holder is located at the falling position, a second position above the first position and substantially flush with the upper surface of the holder, at which the magnetic head is located when the recording and/or reproduction unit is in a non-recording state with respect to the recording medium, and a third position above the second position, at which the magnetic head is located when the holder is located at the rising position.