摘要 |
<p>A locking device for the pivotable tape cassette compartment of a magnetic tape apparatus comprising a radially open detent groove in the side wall of the cassette compartment and a cooperating detent pin on a radially movable spring-engaged detent slide. The release movement of this detent slide is obtained by means of a detent release button which is formed by a hinged integral wall portion of the flat front wall of the casing, the release button carrying on its inner side a cam protrusion in engagement with a cam follower on the detent pin. The casing of the unit and its chassis have snap-action mounting features.</p> |