Compact disc loading and unloading device with rotationally actuated movable disc support

摘要

A loading and unloading device for compact discs includes a disc support movably mounted by means of a plurality of lateral studs which are received in straight slots provided in elements fastened to the fixed frame. The straight slots are parallel to the axis of the drive members for the compact discs and guide the discs in the requisite axial movement. A ring member driven through a restricted rotational distance is utilized for shifting the compact disc support in the axial direction of the compact disc, the ring member having oblique slots receiving the lateral studs and effective upon rotational movement of the ring member in one direction or the other to move each stud along the guide slots to shift the compact disc support in one direction or the other between the loading and operating positions of the recording disc.