Abstract: The invention refers to a container (1) for optical disks (25), a tray (5) for such container (1) and a magazine type player (39) adapted to be used with such container (1). Object of the invention is to provide a container (1) for optical disks (25) in which many disks (25) may be stored within a comparatively small space. According to the invention the container (1) comprises a slidable tray (5), guiding means (10) for guiding said tray (5), a cover plate (6) and a bottom plate (2), wherein the thickness of said tray (5) substantially equals the sum of thicknesses of said cover plate (6) and said bottom plate (2).

Abstract: A scanning device for magazine-type storage media, especially magazine player for optical disks, and a method to drive such player, the player being provided to cooperate with a magazine-type container having extremely dense packaging of storage media, where the storage media are secured against damages even when they are removed from the container. The disks are coupled to trays of the container. For playback the container is inserted into a playback device, a tray of the container is moved into a playback position, a disk is released from the tray and coupled to a mechadeck for playback.

Abstract: Reproduction and/or recording device for optical recording media having a unit for adjusting the inclination of a bearing, is disclosed. The device includes a unit for adjusting the inclination of a bearing of a laser disk scanning apparatus, which has a board to which the bearing is fastened. The inclination of the bearing can be set with regard to the board by setting units, which alters the distance between the board and the bearing, the selling units each having at least one elastic element, is known. In order to improve the device to the extent that its individual components are inexpensive to produce and the adjustment can be carried out rapidly and in a simple manner, it is provided that the board has at least two elastic lugs, which are connected to the bearing. The inclinations of the lugs can be set with regard to the board by setting units, which act on the lugs.

Abstract: The invention specifies a possible fastening means which can be used to position components precisely, in a straightforward and permanent manner, in the body of a unit, to be precise relative to stop surfaces for the component which are formed in the unit body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the recording or for the reproduction of information with a drive system for a scanning device for reading or writing information in one or more tracks of a recording medium. The object of the invention is to provide a drive system for a scanning device which requires little outlay and satisfies the requirements in respect of high positioning accuracy, short access time and self-locking. According to the invention, this object is achieved by means of a drive system comprising a toothed rack arrangement, a straight-toothed gearwheel and a worm, without a helically toothed worm wheel being necessary. For the purpose of an engagement in the straight-toothed gearwheel, the worm is arranged at an angle with respect to the axis of the gearwheel, which angle corresponds to the lead of the said worm.

Abstract: A scanning device for magazine-type storage media, especially magazine player for optical disks, and a method to drive such player, the player being provided to cooperate with a magazine-type container having extremely dense packaging of storage media, where the storage media are secured against damages even when they are removed from the container. The disks are coupled to trays of the container. For playback the container is inserted into a playback device, a tray of the container is moved into a playback position, a disk is released from the tray and coupled to a mechadeck for playback.

Abstract: The invention refers to a container (1) for optical disks (25), a tray (5) for such container (1) and a magazine type player (39) adapted to be used with such container (1). Object of the invention is to provide a container (1) for optical disks (25) in which many disks (25) may be stored within a comparatively small space. According to the invention the container (1) comprises a slidable tray (5), guiding means (10) for guiding said tray (5), a cover plate (6) and a bottom plate (2), wherein the thickness of said tray (5) substantially equals the sum of thicknesses of said cover plate (6) and said bottom plate (2).

Abstract: A disk magazine system consisting of a magazine type player, a container to be stored within the magazine type player and at least two types of trays for accommodating a disk to be played back by the magazine type player.

Abstract: Reproduction and/or recording device for optical recording media having a unit for adjusting the inclination of a bearing.

Abstract: A tape-guiding element for guiding a means in tape form, in particular a magnetic tape for recording and/or reproducing signals, has improved height adjustment for such tape-guiding elements. Such tape-guiding element (20) is arranged, by means of a lever-like device (21, 24), on a baseplate (2), which may for example be part of a drive chassis. The leverage from the corresponding arrangement of the setting means (25) and tape-guiding element (20) adjusts the height of the latter in a simple way.

Abstract: A power transmission system with a gearwheel and a toothed rack, having an engagement securing system that ensures increased power transmission and protection of the toothing in the end region of the rack. According to the invention the engagement securing system comprises a lug disposed on the rack, which lug engages a guide connected to the gearwheel. In the exemplary embodiment the guide comprises a groove disposed on a disk coupled to the gearwheel. Advantageously, no additional individual parts are required. The range of applications includes an automatic transport securing system in recording or playback equipment for optical, magneto-optical or other recording media, as well as other rack drive systems that require increased power transmission in the end region of the rack.

Abstract: In recorders, in particular video recorders, the use of various sizes of cassette is intended and is already customary. For this purpose, the size of the cassette must be identified and the hubs of the transport drive changed appropriately. A mechanical coupling between the winding adjustment and the loading drawer during the loading operation, has no influence on the winding adjustment if a large cassette is inserted, whereas the identification and adjustment, formed by a lever, come into mechanical contact with the winding adjustment in the case of a small cassette. The mechanical coupling is formed by a U-shaped lever, the position.

Abstract: A head carrier plate is pressed in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the videotape by spring force against stops. The audio control head bears with its lower edge on a support which simultaneously serves as a tape guide of the lower edge of the videotape and as a pivotal support for the audio control head. Only two setting screws are then necessary, with which the head carrier plate can be set in terms of the angle of inclination with respect to the capstan shaft and in terms of the angle of inclination with respect to the longitudinal axis of the videotape.

Abstract: Apparatus for interposing additional optical elements in the optical path of an optical read/write device includes said additional element mounted on a carrier pivotally mounted on a lens carrier which is subject to lateral translation. Stops on the carrier to which the additional element is mounted engage actuators arranged at the limits of lateral travel of the lens carrier, which limits are beyond the recordable areas of the recording medium. The engagement of the actuators with the carrier causes the carrier to pivot and either insert or remove the additional optical element in the optical path of the apparatus. Magnetic retainers are included to prevent the additional element from moving from the desired position.

Abstract: A cassette drive mechanism for cassettes wherein cassettes can be played back which have different sizes and for which different tape drive systems are otherwise required. By placing the different cassettes into a common cassette receiving device, the adaptation of the drive and tape scanning systems is automatically carried out at the side of the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A cassette for use with a recording apparatus comprises: a housing for a recording medium, the housing having a first surface and side walls, the recording medium being accessible through one of the side walls; at least a part of a chip card affixed to the housing, forming a second surface of the housing and closing the cassette, the chip card part having a memory formed integrally therewith and externally accessible contacts; and, the contacts of the chip card being positioned on the second surface to be engageable by corresponding contacts in the recording apparatus when the cassette is inserted therein. One of the side walls has an access door for the recording medium and the second surface forms an upper wall of the housing as defined by the access door. The part of the chip card forming the second surface of the housing has a marking position at which light transmissivity can be controlled. The marking position can be rendered non transmissive to light to prevent recording.

Abstract: A toothed lever 11, 12 which engages in a toothed rim 21 of an intermediate wheel 5 when the tape drive changes over from the winding mode to the stop state, a pivot 18 for the intermediate wheel 5 is formed at the point of engagement, over which pivot the toothed rim 21 of the intermediate wheel 5 rolls and passes from the previously engaged supply spool 1 or take-up spool 2 into a disengaged position. It is then necessary only for the spools 1, 2 themselves to be braked.

Abstract: An actuating device for a pinch roller in a tape recording and/or playing device has a capstan spindle driven by a mechanism supported on a chassis. A pinch lever supports the pinch roller. At least one drive lever is rotatably coupled to the pinch lever and mounted to pivot about a fixed axis normal to the chassis for swiveling the pinch roller between resting and working positions. A spring connects the pinch lever and the at least one drive lever for urging the pinch roller against the capstan spindle only in the working position. A first guide controls the swiveling of the at least one drive lever. A lift roller is rotatably supported by the pinch lever and disposed in proximity to the pinch roller. The lift roller has a cylindrical region and a conical region having a diameter which increases in a direction away from the chassis.

Abstract: A magnetic tape cassette recorder, comprising: take-up and feed spools for winding and unwinding a magnetic tape carried in a removable cassette; a tumbler gear mounted for swinging motion about a stationary shaft and movable between the take-up and feed spools; a motor, disposed outside the cassette when the cassette is operatively inserted in the recorder, for selectively driving the take-up and feed spools through the tumbler gear; a capstan driven by the motor; a pinch roller for pressing the magnetic tape against the capstan; a transmission mechanism driven by the motor and having a planetary gear assembly, including a planet carrier, for driving the tumbler gear; first and second annular coupling parts rotatably stacked along the stationary shaft; a third coupling part connected to the planet carrier and rotatably stacked between the first and second coupling parts, defining respective sets of opposing facing surfaces between the third coupling part and each of the first and second coupling parts; a fri

Abstract: A cassette loading facility has a guide frame arranged on a chassis in a fixed position. A receiving device is movable between a loading position, in which a cassette can be introduced and removed therefrom, and an operating position. The cassette is positioned on the chassis by means of positioning pins and catch apertures which are formed on the cassette housing. The catch apertures lock the cassette during its transportation between the loading and the operating position and also center it in the operating position.