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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 1978
Filed:
Jun. 28, 1976
Robert F Johnston, Wildwood, IL (US);
Thomas R Wells, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Bell & Howell Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A microfiche reader stores a library file of microfiche in a cartridge which may be inserted into the reader, so that it is not necessary to manually manipulate the individual microfiche. The reader automatically extracts and feeds a selected microfiche from a cartridge and then returns it to the vacated cartridge location. A right angle rack and pinion causes the extractor mechanism to provide an automatic feed mechanism which moves over a horizontal advance, raise, drop and back path so that hooks may be removed from and then returned into notches in a microfiche carrier, without damaging them. An automatic elevator mechanism positions the cartridge so that any selected microfiche may be placed on display.