Flexible recording disc changer - has mechanism moving disc orthogonally to disc lowering device and coupled to turntable

摘要

The changing mechanism is used for flexible recording discs each contained ina rectangular sleeve, the play-back unit for the discs having means for lowering the disc onto a rotatable turntable. The recording disc can be moved almost orthogonal to the plane of movement of the disc lowering device by a transport mechanism moving forwards and backwards. An operating mechanism is positioned between the lowering device and the transport mechanism, such that the drive means for rotating the turntable is operated in dependence on the position of the disc lowering device and the position of the transport mechanism. A separate motor may be provided for the disc lowering device and be controlled in conjunction with the drive motor for the turntable.