Device for inserting and ejecting a diskette cartridge into or from a drive mechanism

摘要

By inserting the diskette cartridge into the drive mechanism an ejection slide is moved into a latched position against a spring force. The latching device becomes operative when the closure of the drive mechanism is closed and comprises a monostable pivotable member. The latching device is released by a pawl device which acts in one direction only and which is movable by the closure. The pawl device is set to a ready-to-release position for the latching device when the closure is closed and is moved so as to release the latching device when the closure is opened. The movement of the pawl device is used for detecting the release operation.