Rotary recording medium reproducing apparatus having a switch mechanism for detecting return of a jacket opening enlarging mechanism

摘要

An apparatus for reproducing rotary recording media has an inserting opening on its front side. A rotary recording medium is accommodated within a case having a jacket and a lid member for closing an opening of the jacket. The apparatus has a mechanism for enlarging the opening of the jacket as it is inserted into the opening. This mechanism couples with the jacket as it moves over a turntable positioned between the inserting opening and a rear part of the reproducing apparatus. A switch mechanism (comprising a microswitch) detects a movement of the jacket opening enlarging mechanism. The microswitch is positioned opposite the jacket opening enlarging mechanism and near the inserting opening. The microswitch remains operated as long as the jacket opening enlarging mechanism is moved away from the inserting opening. The microswitch returns to normal when the jacket opening enlarging mechanism moves back to its normal position near the inserting opening.