Apparatus for loading disc records of different size in a compact disc player

Abstract

A disc record loading apparatus for use in a compact disc player loads different size disc records. The loading apparatus has a door (2) rotatably attached under a main body of the player. Within the door are a pair of spaced rectangular openings. A disc housing (10) is provided with a housing body, a pair of spaced support columns (12) vertically formed at center portions of the housing body, a support beam and a folded rib. The disc housing is mounted on the door. When a smaller disc record, such as an 8 cm diameter disc (8D disc), is inserted into the apparatus, the pair of support columns on the disc housing will support an edge of the disc record. The support beam is positioned between the two support columns and will form therewith a slot for receiving a part of edge of the 8D disc record. On the other hand, when a larger disc record, such as a 12 cm diameter disc (12D disc) is loaded, the disc record will engage the two support columns and push them to rotate the housing body. The edges of the disc record will then engage the supports for the door. When the door is closed, the folded rib on the housing body contacts an inner surface of a front panel of the main body in loading the 12D disc record. This disc loading apparatus is simple in construction and inexpensive to manufacture.

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