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.

Abstract: A compact disc playing mechanism includes a body with respect to which at least first and second horizontal positions are provided for placing therein compact discs, a pick-up mechanism for playing the compact discs, and a unitary moving mechanism adapted to move the pick-up mechanism from the first to the second position and to, at each of the positions, move the pick-up mechanism upwards for operation and downwards for transit. The pick-up mechanism has an engagement part. A track, which is disposed on a rotatable drum, is provided along which the engagement part slidably engages such that relative movement between the engagement part and the track causes the said upward and downward movement of the pick-up mechanism.