| 摘要 |
An optical pickup dustproofing mechanism having a simple structure is provided in which an objective lens is shielded promptly and reliably and adhesion of dust or the like to the objective lens is prevented. A movable portion 34 is able to move along a shaft center direction of a clamper 26. Further, the movable portion 34 is connected to the clamper 26 so as to face a standby position of an optical pickup 20. When a disc 14 is not placed on a turn table 18, the movable portion 34 moves downwardly and shields the objective lens 22 positioned in the standby position. Since adhesion of dust or the like to the objective lens 22 is prevented, the amount of light transmitted onto a photodetector does not decrease and reading failure is prevented. Since the present invention is simply structured such that the movable portion 34 is connected to the clamper 26, as compared to a conventional dustproofing mechanism, the number of components decreases and the structure is simplified. The dustproofing mechanism becomes low cost and failures are minimized. <IMAGE> |
