Patent ID: 6275459
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A disc apparatus for loading a cartridge containing therein a disc-shaped recording medium, so that at least one of recording information on and reproducing information from said disc-shaped recording medium is performed, said apparatus comprising:guide means into which said cartridge is inserted;cartridge retracting means for retracting said cartridge inserted into said guide means, wherein said cartridge retracting means includes a first motor;disc loading means for inserting a disc table into said cartridge retracted by said cartridge retracting means and loading said disc-shaped recording medium on said disc table, wherein said disc loading means includes a second motor;first and second clutch means provided in the driving paths of said first and second motor, respectively;operation means for switching both said first and second clutch means to a disengaged state; andejection means for ejecting said cartridge out of said guide means when both said first and second clutch means are switched to said disengaged state.