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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2001
Reel hub lock releasing mechanism for use in a tape drive that comprises a seesaw-type release lever
Ikuichiro Nawa, Atsugi, JP;
Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In order to release a reel hub lock by operating a lock lever ( ) in response to rotation of a ring cam ( ), a reel hub lock releasing ( ) mechanism comprises a seesaw-type release lever ( ) rotatably disposed on a back surface of a chassis ( ) around a fulcrum part ( ) at a center thereof. The seesaw-type release lever comprises first and second plate bodies ( ) extending from the fulcrum part toward both sides. The first plate body has, at a tip thereof, an engaging projection ( ) engaged with a cam groove ( ) of the ring cam. The second plate body has, at a tip thereof, a lever operating projection ( ) which projects upward to operate the lock lever. Disposed around the fulcrum part, a spring ( ) is for preventing a part from falling away to fit the seesaw-type release lever to the chassis.