Recording or playback device for disk contained in cartridge

摘要

A disk recording or playback device comprises a holder 3 pivoted as at 41 to a chassis 1 and reciprocatingly movable between an open position in which the holder 3 is raised for inserting thereinto a cartridge 60 containing a disk 6 and a closed position in which the holder 3 is laid on the chassis 1, a kickout mechanism having an engaging piece 80 engageable with the holder 3 and biased by a spring to urge the cartridge 60 in a direction of discharge from the holder 3, the kickout mechanism extending into the holder 3 and pushable by the insertion of the cartridge 60 against the spring when the holder is in the open position to bring the engaging piece 80 into engagement with the holder 3, and a change-over lever 40 pivotally movably provided on the chassis 1 for releasing the kickout mechanism from engagement with the holder 3 during the transition of the holder 3 from the closed position to the open position. The pivot portion 41 of the holder 3 and a pivot portion 45 of the change-over lever 40 are provided on the same surface of one member mounted on the chassis 1. <IMAGE>