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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2000
Norbert Kunze, Diez, DE;
Stefan Müller, Wetzlar, DE;
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for playing and storing several disc-shaped data carriers to be operated alternately, in particular CDs, CD-ROMs, and DVDs, with a playback unit designed for playing the data carrier and comprising a base plate ( ) and a frame ( ) which are coupled to one another by means of springs and/or dampers, and comprising a turntable ( ) arranged on the frame ( ) and designed for accommodating the data carrier and a pressure device for pressing the data carrier onto the turntable ( ), while a stacking unit is provided for the intermediate storage of several data carriers, and a loading device is provided for the bidirectional transport of the data carrier between the stacking unit and the playback unit as well as for moving the data carrier into and out of the device. The playback unit is displaceable by means of a worm gear ( ) and can be locked in several positions.