Tape recorder

Abstract

A fast-forwarding and rewinding levers operating mechanism in a tape recorder comprisig an FF (fast forward) lever element having formed therein a hook-shaped guide recess, a REW (rewinding) lever element superposed on the FF lever element and which has formed therein a hook-shaped recess so positioned in a direction opposite to said guide recess in the FF lever element as to intersect the latter guide recess, an oscillating member located under said FF and REW lever elements and having an oscillating portion provided at the intersection between said two guide recesses, and a transmission means to oscillate said oscillating member for a rotary medium to engage a reel base, said oscillating portion of the oscillating member being oscillated, by pressing said FF or REW lever element, to put said transmission means into action, thus revolving said reel base for FF or REW operation.

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