Data discs selector in magazine - has rotatable plate with discs suspended side-by-side to form semi-cylindrical storage compartment

摘要

The information support such as data disc is selected from a number of same type. The disc is extracted from magazine and transported to station of use. The disc is similarly replaced after use. Modules are suspended side by side to form semi cylindrical storage magazine. Stations of use are located on other side of magazine at same level with entries for data supports towards axis. A rotating plate is located in lower part of semi cylinder such that data supports are free to move. Data supports are extracted by push lever below modules which is positioned by step motor. Lever operates electromagnets to declutch motor and which act on movement plate.