Abstract: A multiple medium-storage disc changer (100) comprising a housing (110), a turntable (400) slidable out of and into the housing (110) and providing a circular series of inclined seats (401) for holding respective discs (501) in a tilted and overlapping arrangement. The disc changer (100) includes a movable playing mechanism (600) provided under the turntable (400) and comprising a spinning support (620) for lifting and supporting a disc (501) off the respective seat (401) and a laser head (622) for playing the supported disc (501). A separate holder (270) is provided which is movable to hold, from above, the disc (501) against the spinning support (620) for playing by the laser head (622).

Abstract: A compact disc drive includes a casing (11) having a front slot, a tray for supporting a compact disc, the tray being slidable in and out through the slot, and an internal playing mechanism for reading data recorded on a compact disc supported by the tray. A spring is used to resiliently urge the tray out. A spring-loaded latch is provided for holding the tray closed against the action of the spring, automatically, when the tray is pushed closed.