Mode changing mechanism for a tape player

摘要

A tape recorder includes an intermittent gear which has a cut-off portion formed in part of the tooth system in order to release the intermittent gear as appropriate from being driven by a prime mover mechanism and which is integrally provided with a cam portion, an active member which is actuated by the above cam portion and operates directly or indirectly a control member which directly or indirectly controls the advancement and withdrawal of a tape driving mechanism comprising such components as a head, pinch roller and idler, and a changeover member which is adapted to change over the direction of tape feed and is operated by means of the above-mentioned active member.