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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 1989
Filed:
Mar. 14, 1989
Katsumi Yamaguchi, Tokyo, JP;
Kikuo Yoshikawa, Tokyo, JP;
Shigeo Kinoshita, Tokyo, JP;
Takao Kanai, Tokyo, JP;
Syouichiro Yokoi, Tokyo, JP;
Clarion Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A tape loading mechanism for use in a magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus including a rotary head comprises: a transmission gear assembly engaging a drive gear rotated by a loading motor; loading gears located at opposite sides of the rotary head one of which is directly connected to the transmission gear assembly whereas the other is connected same via a connection gear assembly; a pair of loading arms responsive to the loading gears to move a pair of loading blocks back and forth; and a pinch roller arm connected to one of the transmission gear assembly, loading gears and connection gear assembly to move a pinch roller back and forth.