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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2004
Kaname Suwa, Yokohama, JP;
Masahiro Ando, Yokohama, JP;
Mamoru Takahashi, Murayama, JP;
Naoki Tamiya, Sagae, JP;
Yoshiaki Aboshi, Tendo, JP;
Kaname Suwa, Yokohama, JP;
Masahiro Ando, Yokohama, JP;
Mamoru Takahashi, Murayama, JP;
Naoki Tamiya, Sagae, JP;
Yoshiaki Aboshi, Tendo, JP;
Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A recording medium drive unit includes an insertion opening through which a recording medium is inserted, a holder receiving the recording medium inserted through the insertion opening, a connector, a holder drive part moving the holder to a loading position so that the recording medium is connected to the connector, and a clamp mechanism pressing opposing sides of the recording medium when the recording medium is inserted into the holder. The clamp mechanism is provided to a side of the holder so as to be slidable thereon, and holds the recording medium by the opposing sides thereof.