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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2009
Keiji Tokita, Tokyo, JP;
Kouji Seki, Tokyo, JP;
Kazuya Tanaka, Tokyo, JP;
Yoshio Suzuki, Tokyo, JP;
Shouichiro Kokubo, Tokyo, JP;
Keiji Tokita, Tokyo, JP;
Kouji Seki, Tokyo, JP;
Kazuya Tanaka, Tokyo, JP;
Yoshio Suzuki, Tokyo, JP;
Shouichiro Kokubo, Tokyo, JP;
Clarion Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A disk holder, disk alignment mechanism and disk drive employing same that for permitting accurate alignment of a disk are provided. The disk drive comprises a disk holderthat comprises a plurality of holder platesthat individually hold disks D, a drive unitthat plays back disks D, disk selectorsA andB that form a space above and below a desired disk D by raising and lowering the holder platesand a drive basethat moves the drive unitinto the space that is formed as a result of raising and lowering the holder platesDisk hold linksandcomprising catchesandrespectively that engage with and disengage from the center hole of disk D are provided on the holder platessuch that the disk hold linksandare able to turn, and a disk hold armthat allows the disk hold linksandto turn is provided so as to be able to perform a sliding movement.
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