Patent ID: 6072659
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A recording and/or playback apparatus comprising:a mounting section for mounting a tape cassette;a lid for opening and closing said mounting section, said lid being rotatably supported under said mounting section and movable between a closed position for closing said mounting section and an open position for opening said mounting section; anda detection mechanism provided in said lid for indicating whether a cassette tape is mounted in said mounting section, said detection mechanism able to be manipulated by the tape cassette that is mounted in said mounting section so as to project from a front surface of said lid when said lid is located at the closed position,wherein said detection mechanism comprises a movable member having a first end and a second end, said movable member being movable by the tape cassette that is mounted in said mounting section, and wherein said lid is formed with a first insertion hole in which the movable member is inserted.