Abstract: A disk apparatus includes a bracket, a loading motor, a gear unit, and a slider cam. The loading motor is attached to the bracket. The gear unit is installed in the bracket and is connected with the loading motor for power transmission from the loading motor. The slider cam is transversely movable between a transverse loading/unloading position and a transverse reading position. The slider cam operatively mates with the gear unit and slidably engages with the bracket at a first cam portion and a second cam portion thereof. The first cam portion is engageable with the bracket in a plane different from the second cam portion.

Abstract: An optical disc apparatus includes a chassis, a pickup device, a guide shaft, a fixing base member, a holding member and an elastically deformable member. The pickup device is configured to perform writing and/or reading of information with respect to an optical disc. The guide shaft is configured to movably support said pickup device. The fixing base member is attached to the chassis and configured to fasten one end of the guide shaft. The holding member is attached to the chassis, and includes a receiving chamber in which a corresponding end of the guide shaft. The elastically deformable member for resiliently pressing a corresponding end of said guide shaft in said receiving chamber includes a pressing portion above the receiving chamber of the holding member and a fixing portion engageable with the holding member for attaching the deformable member to the holding member.

Abstract: A transmitting mechanism of an information recording/reproducing apparatus, includes a pickup carriage, two guide rods, a feeding screw, a feeding motor and an engaging member. The pickup carriage is movably supported by the guide rods. The feeding motor rotates the feeding screw. The engaging member includes a fixed portion and an engaging portion. The fixed portion is fastened on the pickup carriage, and the engaging portion engages with the feeding screw on a downside of the feeding screw (the downside thereof being determined relative to the operating position of the information recording/reproducing apparatus).

Abstract: A tray for a disc drive includes a disc receiving region, a side wall substantially surrounding the disc receiving region, and a plurality of hooks extending inwardly from the side wall. The disc receiving region includes a first portion for receiving a disc, and one or more second portions. The hooks is spaced apart from the disc receiving region and spatially corresponding to the one or more second portions of the disc receiving region, and is for preventing the disc from being displaced from the disc receiving region.

Abstract: An optical disc drive enclosure for enclosing an optical disc drive, the optical disc drive enclosure comprises a cover and a panel. The cover comprises a top wall with at least one catch formed on a lower surface of the top wall. The panel is secured to a front of the cover, and comprises at least one fastener formed on a top thereof. The fastener defines a hole with the catch being latchingly engaged therein.

Abstract: A disk apparatus includes a bracket, a loading motor, a gear unit, and a slider cam. The loading motor is attached to the bracket. The gear unit is installed in the bracket and is connected with the loading motor for power transmission from the loading motor. The slider cam is transversely movable between a transverse loading/unloading position and a transverse reading position. The slider cam operatively mates with the gear unit and slidably engages with the bracket at a first cam portion and a second cam portion thereof. The first cam portion is engageable with the bracket in a plane different from the second cam portion.

Abstract: A transmitting mechanism of an information recording/reproducing apparatus, includes a pickup carriage, two guide rods, a feeding screw, a feeding motor and an engaging member. The pickup carriage is movably supported by the guide rods. The feeding motor rotates the feeding screw. The engaging member includes a fixed portion and an engaging portion. The fixed portion is fastened on the pickup carriage, and the engaging portion engages with the feeding screw on a downside of the feeding screw (the downside thereof being determined relative to the operating position of the information recording/reproducing apparatus).

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a pickup head in a radial direction of a disk includes a guiding device, a driving source, a feeding screw, a connecting base, and an elastic member. The guiding device slidingly engages with the pickup head and defines a moving direction of the pickup head. The driving source applies a driving force to the pickup head. The feeding screw is rotatably supported by the driving source. The connecting base is attached to the pickup head and is engaged with the feeding screw. The elastic member is contained in the connecting base and is composed of a first and a second main plate, each main plate respectively contacting the connecting base.

Abstract: A tilt adjusting mechanism for a disc drive is provided. The disc drive includes at least one guiding shaft for supporting and guiding a pickup head. The tilt adjusting mechanism includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The tilt adjusting mechanism is rotatably mounted on the disc drive through the first part. The second part extends away from one end of the first part. The second part includes an eccentric hole engagingly receiving one end of said at least one guiding shaft. The third part extends away from the other end of the first part. A disc player having the tilt adjusting mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: An optical disc apparatus includes a chassis, a pickup device, a guide shaft, a fixing base member, a holding member and an elastically deformable member. The pickup device is configured to perform writing and/or reading of information with respect to an optical disc. The guide shaft is configured to movably support said pickup device. The fixing base member is attached to the chassis and configured to fasten one end of the guide shaft. The holding member is attached to the chassis, and includes a receiving chamber in which a corresponding end of the guide shaft. The elastically deformable member for resiliently pressing a corresponding end of said guide shaft in said receiving chamber includes a pressing portion above the receiving chamber of the holding member and a fixing portion engageable with the holding member for attaching the deformable member to the holding member.

Abstract: A tray for a disc drive includes a disc receiving region, a side wall substantially surrounding the disc receiving region, and a plurality of hooks extending inwardly from the side wall. The disc receiving region includes a first portion for receiving a disc, and one or more second portions. The hooks is spaced apart from the disc receiving region and spatially corresponding to the one or more second portions of the disc receiving region, and is for preventing the disc from being displaced from the disc receiving region.

Abstract: An optical disc drive enclosure for enclosing an optical disc drive, the optical disc drive enclosure comprises a cover and a panel. The cover comprises a top wall with at least one catch formed on a lower surface of the top wall. The panel is secured to a front of the cover, and comprises at least one fastener formed on a top thereof. The fastener defines a hole with the catch being latchingly engaged therein.

Abstract: A tray for a disc driving apparatus comprises a main body and at least one receiving portion. The receiving portion is formed in the main body for receiving a disc, and includes a gently sloped bottom.

Abstract: A disc tray for receiving a disc having a rim non-recording portion is provided. The disc tray includes a first receiving portion and a first stepped structure. The first receiving portion is adapted for receiving the disc. The first stepped structure is arranged at a periphery of the receiving portion. Said first stepped structure includes an upper step and a neighboring lower step. The lower step is adapted for supporting the rim non-recording portion of the disc. Each of the upper and lower steps has a radial width less than a radial width of the disc. A related disc drive having said disc tray is also provided.

Abstract: A disc drive includes a drive unit, a frame receiving the drive unit therein, a subframe pivotally mounted to the frame, a slider slidably mounted to the frame, and a buffer formed at an inner surface of the frame for absorbing vibrations of the subframe. The drive unit is fastened to the frame via a plurality of vibration-dampers. The subframe is used for raising and lowering of the drive unit. The slider is used for raising and lowering the subframe. The buffer and the slider cooperatively position the subframe in position during a loading operation.