Patent ID: 6111713
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A mechanism for preventing a mis-recording on a recording ""cassette"" medium loaded in a recording unit and the mechanism being removably provided with a recordable judgement member, comprising:a push switch for indicating a recordable state of a recording medium when said push switch is pushed;a first arm member pivoted on said recording unit and having a detection portion for detecting whether said recordable judgement member is removed;a first elastic member integrally formed on said first arm member for urging said detection portion so as to abut against said recordable judgement member;a second arm member for pushing said push switch by pivot motion of said first arm member when said recordable judgement member is not removed;a deformable member integrally connecting a part of said first arm member and a part of said second arm member and being deformed by a reaction force generated when said second arm member pushes said push switch; anda second elastic member connected to said first arm member and said second arm member, for providing an urging force so as to prevent deformation of said deformable member.