Patent ID: 6201782
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A disc loading apparatus for a disc player in which a clamper can be moved toward a turntable to hold the disc on the turntable, said disc loading apparatus comprising:a clamper supporting member supporting said clamper and having an engagement portion:a stopper disposed in a line of movement of said engagement portion;said stopper being normally held at a preventing position, at which said stopper is in contact with said engagement portion to prevent said clamper from approaching said turntable;said stopper being moved, when said disc is inserted into a position to be ready to be held on said turntable, by being pushed by the edge of said disc to an approach allowable position, which allows said clamper to approach said turntable;said stopper being moved further, when the clamper approaches the turntable, by being pushed by said engagement portion, from said approach allowable position to a retreated position, which is out of contact with said disc on said turntable; andwherein said stopper has a preventing portion located in said line of movement of said engagement portion when it is held at said preventing position, and a sliding contact portion located in said line of movement of said engagement portion when it is positioned at said approach allowable position, said engagement portion being brought, when said clamper supporting member approaches said turntable, into sliding contact with said sliding contact portion, thereby causing said stopper to be moved from said approach allowable position to said retreated position.