Locking device for the tape cassette compartment of a magnetic tape apparatus
CA 1188794 A · Owner: Hehl, Karl · Inventors: Hehl, Karl
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A locking device for the pivotable tape cassette compartment of a magnetic tape apparatus comprising a radially open detent groove in the side wall of the cassette compartment and a cooperating detent pin on a radially movable springengaged detent slide. The release movement of this detent slide is obtained by means of a detent release button which is formed by a hinged integral wall portion of the flat . front wall of the casing the release button carrying on, its inner side a cam protrusion in engagement with a cam follower on the detent pin. The casing of the unit and its chassis have snap-action mounting features.
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- Granted June 11, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 11, 2002.
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