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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 10, 1999
Franz Kletzl, Mank, AT;
U.S. Philips Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A recording and/or reproducing device ( ) comprises movable holder means ( ) for holding a record carrier ( ), the holder means ( ) being guided along a substantially L-shaped guiding path with the aid of guide means ( ) between a loading position and an operating position, and comprises at least one actuating slide ( ) for moving the holder means ( ), which actuating slide ( ) is coupled to the holder means ( ) via at least one cam-and-follower device (K K K ), spring means ( ) being provided, which act between the actuating slide ( ) and the holder means ( ) and, during a movement of the holder means ( ) from their loading position into their operating position first cause the holder means ( ) to move in a first direction of movement ( ) and subsequently cause the holder means ( ) to move in a second direction of movement ( ), and each cam-and-follower device (K K K ), has only a single cam surface ( ), and further ensure that each the cam follower ( ) remains constantly in contact with the single cam surface ( ) of a cam-and-follower device (K K K ).