Cartridge load mechanism
CA 1208357 A · Owner: Magnetic Peripherals Inc. · Inventors: Elsing, John W.; Knopp, Steven D.; Gorham, Gene F.
Overview
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A mechanism for receiving holding, and loading, under force, a, disk drive cartridge onto a drive spindle is disclosed. The mechanism has an U-shaped casing, a transverse yoke, and a centrally mounted nub for applying downward pressure on the cartridge. A lever actuated by motion, of the drive's door moves the casing/yoke combination in the vertical direction.
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- Granted July 22, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 22, 2003.
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