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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 1986
Filed:
Jan. 17, 1983
Applicant:
Inventors:
Takashi Kikuchi, Saitama, JP;
Shinya Takahashi, Saitama, JP;
Masao Ono, Saitama, JP;
Toshio Hirano, Saitama, JP;
Atsuo Ikeda, Saitama, JP;
Kunio Abe, Saitama, JP;
Assignee:
Pioneer Electronic Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B / ; G11B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
369221 ; 369 41 ; 369 752 ; 369219 ;
Abstract
A dual drive system for an automatic record player of a type in which programmed music selection can be carried out. The drive system includes a mechanical first drive system for mechanically driving the pickup arm and an electromagnetic second drive system for driving the pickup arm using an electromagnetic force. Circuitry is provided for selecting between the two drive systems in accordance with the selected operational mode of the player or the position of the pickup arm.