Patent ID: 6182899
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
A loading mechanism for loading and/or unloading at least one memory card into/from an electronic apparatus, said loading mechanism comprising:a first transport mechanism for transporting the memory card between an eject position and an intermediate position, said first transport mechanism comprising a drive shaft and at least one drive roller carried on the drive shaft, said at least one drive roller being coupled to the memory card for transporting the memory card between the eject position and the intermediate position;a second transport mechanism for transporting the memory card between the intermediate position and a play position;a drive unit for driving the first and second transport mechanisms; anda lead screw transmission mounted on the drive shaft for coupling the second transport mechanism to the drive unit, said lead screw transmission comprising:a screwthread formed in the drive shaft;a coupling nut mounted on the drive shaft for axial movement; anda coupling mechanism for coupling the drive roller to the drive shaft, or for causing the coupling nut to engage with the screwthread, depending on the position of the memory card.