Apparatus for reading information, supporting means for use in the apparatus and method for rotating a date carrier

An apparatus for reading information recorded on a track of a data carrier, the apparatus comprising:

• a transducer for reading the information recorded on the track on the data carrier, and
• rotating means for supporting and rotating the data carrier around an axis of rotation, comprising:
• a turntable comprising a flexible supporting surface for supporting the data carrier, and
• a motor for rotating the turntable, wherein the flexible supporting surface comprises:
• an outer ring for supporting the data carrier;
• an inner ring which is connected to the motor which is able to rotate the inner ring;
• a spring which connects the outer ring with the inner ring and is flexible in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, and which is inflexible in a rotational direction around the axis of rotation.

Method for rotating a data carrier provided with a track on which information is recorded, comprising the steps of:

• supporting the data carrier with supporting means;
• rotating the data carrier around an axis of rotation by rotating the supporting means, wherein the supporting means comprises:
• an outer ring for supporting the data carrier;
• an inner ring which is connected to a motor which is able to rotate the inner ring;
• a spring which connects the outer ring with the inner ring and is flexible in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, and which is inflexible in a rotational direction around the axis of rotation.

An apparatus for reading information recorded on a track of a data carrier, the apparatus comprising:

• a transducer for reading the information recorded on the track on the data carrier;
• a turntable comprising a flexible supporting surface for supporting the data carrier and rotating the data carrier around an axis of rotation;
• and
• a motor for rotating the turntable, wherein the flexible supporting surface comprises:
• a first ring connected to the motor which is able to rotate the first ring;
• a second ring for supporting the data carrier;
• and
• a flexible part connected between the first ring and the second ring, wherein the flexible part is flexible in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, and is inflexible in a rotational direction around the axis of rotation.