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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 22, 1999
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A cartridge holding mechanism for a storage device, including a pair of cartridge pressure springs each extending in a longitudinal direction of a cartridge holder corresponding to a direction of insertion of a cartridge into the storage device. The cartridge pressure springs are pivotably mounted to opposite side portions of the cartridge holder in the vicinity of the opposite sides of the cartridge holder. A pair of projections are formed at opposite end portions of each cartridge pressure spring to make pressure contact with the cartridge inserted in the storage device. Each cartridge pressure spring has a weight balance such that a front portion thereof corresponding to a front end of the storage device from which the cartridge is inserted is lighter in weight than a rear portion thereof with respect to the corresponding pivotal axis.