Device for turning double-sided information carriers in an apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a turning device for turning double-sided information carriers such as Compact Discs, in an apparatus having at least one tray carrying an individual information carrier and removable from at least one function unit such as a magaine (3) and/or a playback/recording drive. The invention has a simple and compact design, and is energy-saving and freely configurable to ensure dependable and fast operation in an automatic environment. The turning device is arranged stationary inside the apparatus near the function units and is accommodated in its own housing or holding frame is changeably installable in a predetermined holder or in one of the holders for the function units. The holding device (1) has a turning mechanism in which is arranged a turning frame for turning (in Z direction) of a supplied information carrier, and furthermore two trays positioned one above the other and facing one another with their storage recesses and permanently remaining inside the turning mechanism frame are arranged inside the turning frame and are alternately movable by the conveying means of the apparatus out of the turning frame (in X direction) near a gripper of the apparatus and back (in Y direction.)

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