Disc cartridge loading apparatus.

摘要

A disc cartridge loading apparatus of simple construction smoothly and securely loads and unloads a disc cartridge. The disc cartridge loading apparatus includes a main slider supported so as to be freely slidable on a chassis. A cartridge holder is supported between side portions of the main slider so as to slidingly move in upward and downward directions. In addition, a loading slider is provided which is supported to be slidable to and from the cartridge holder. The loading slider includes a hook portion which engages a engaging portion provided in the side of a disc cartridge which is inserted into the cartridge holder. The loading apparatus may be supported in a sub-chassis via damping members so as to prevent transmission of vibration from the sub-chassis to the loading apparatus. Further, during loading and unloading operation, engaging members may be active to fix the positioning of the loading apparatus as a whole relative to the sub-chassis in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions so as to allow smooth and reliable loading and unloading of the disc cartridge. <IMAGE>