GB2341818A - Compact disc transfer device - Google Patents
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- GB2341818A GB2341818A GB9820814A GB9820814A GB2341818A GB 2341818 A GB2341818 A GB 2341818A GB 9820814 A GB9820814 A GB 9820814A GB 9820814 A GB9820814 A GB 9820814A GB 2341818 A GB2341818 A GB 2341818A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
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- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
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Abstract
A device for tranfering compact discs from their storage cases to a player comprises a body shell 1, preferably formed from an anti-static material, a radial suction pad (limpet pad) 18 and a compression system comprising an activation button 4 which, when depressed, forces the limpet pad 18 downwards via the action of a compression rod 7. When the button is subsequently released, the compression spring 8 causes the device to lift the compact disc 17 from its holder. The device may further comprise an antimagnetic centreing button 11, for ease of location of the device. The compact disc 17 is released by a further depression of the activation button 4 when the disc is in position in the player.
Description
2341818 DISC TRANSPORT SYSTEM This Invention relates to a hand held tool
designed to transport all designs of Compact Disc between storage case and player and in reciprocation, without danger of damage or contamination. The Compact Disc has become the number one Data storage system in the Modern World. Audio, Video, Computer Programs and Games all make use of this brilliant design. CD Audio, CD Video, CD Rom, DVI) and many different Games Formats all use the same design of Disc, although in many cases they are not compatible with one another. The Disc Transport System will be suitable for use with all of these CD Formats. The DTS will overcome the problems that can be caused by misadvertant handling of Discs.
The DTS shall be designed to pick up the Disc to be put into service, by the action of a push button operated sprung mechanism. When the mechanism is operated, a Radial Limpet Pad is pushed down ftom a dormant position inside the Body Shell of the unit, and sealed to the disc with a minimum pressure. The Disc may then be safely transported to the required position. When the mechanism is released the Disc is disengaged, and the Radial Limpet Pad is retracted back inside the Body Shell of the unit. The Disc is held in position by the balanced load bearing, twin ringed base feature.
The Disc Transport System can now be described with reference to some features of the accompanying drawing._ Fig 1/1 The Body Shell Manufactured from an Anti-Static material, in a perfectly balanced design, the properties will null Static Charges preventing the attraction of hair and dust particles to the Disc. Any physical contact With the Disc will be prevented, eliminating the risk of fingerprint marks and fingernail scratches.
Fig 2110 The Radial Limpet Pad Manufactured from a dense compound limpet gel, designed to attach to a Disc firmly and pull away with ease, the Pad will not remove Print detail from the contact area, nor deposit matter onto the contact area.
Fig 5/11 The Centreing Button Manufactured from an Anti-Magnetic material, the properties will null Magnetic Charges, limiting Friction damage and wear on the Disc centre hole.
Fig 8/14 The Four Way Compression Arm/Compression Plate Designed to allow a minimum pressure to attach the Pad to the Disc.
The Disc Transport System will now be explained in full detail. The DTS is suitable for use with all Formats of Compact Disc and is designed to enable the removal and insertion of Discs to storage devices such as Jewel Cases Digipacks Brilliant Boxes Custom Multi CD Book Sets CD Rom Data Boxes Video Games Packaging DVI) Display Cases Discs may be transfered, inserted and removed from all designs of tray and top loading static and portable players. Although the DTS is primarily designed to be used as a centre attachment. The Invention may alternatively be engaged to the Disc in an off centre position, this feature will be of use when accessing certain top loading players. Where it is possible that the case lid may only open to an acute angle. The DTS is designed to be attached to the printed upper surface of a Disc, should the Disc be facing the opposite way round in the storage case, it must be placed in the correct position, with the printed surface facing upward, before the Invention can be operated. The Disc Transport System will not be suitable for use with slot-in players such as in car entertainment systems, and some multi CD players. The DTS will be suitable to be used by left or right handed adults or children.
Further developments of the Invention will include a hydraulic design adjustment with a battery powered compression system.
The Disc Transport System will be produced to be used for the removal of a Disc from and the insertion of a Disc to, the most popular design of storage unit. This design retains the Disc in a protective tray by means of a circular centre clip. The DTS is to be positioned over the Disc and placed in an approximate central position. The centre clip will make contact and push the softly sprung Centreing Button up inside the centre ring of the body shell, and with a slight hand movement of the unit the DTS will locate in the required position over the circular centre clip. The inner and outer Anti-Static rings of the Body Shell shall make contact with the Disc milling all Static Charges. The Action Button may then be depressed, the Radial Limpet Pad will be forced down from inside the Body Shell by the Four Way Compression System, to latch in position on the Disc. Making full contact with the Disc using a minimum pressure, and enabling the Disc to be lifted cleanly away from the protective tray. As the Disc is lifted off the centre clip the Centreing Button is released, it is softly sprung down to fit precisely into the Disc centre hole. The Anti-Magnetic properties of the Centreing Button nulling all Magnetic Charges. The Invention will enable the Disc to remain in a pristine condition whilst in service.
The Disc may then be transported to the required playing unit. The loading tray or case lid of the player must be opened in preperation, to accept the Disc to be put in service. The Disc Transport System with the Disc attached to the Radial Limpet Pad, shall be placed in position on the loading tray, or placed inside the open case lid of the player. The Action Button may then be depressed to unlatch the mechanism, the Radial Limpet Pad will disengage from the Disc and return to the dormant position inside the Body Shell. The Disc will be held in an immovable position by the load bearing Anti-Static inner and outer rings of the Body Shell. The Disc Transport System may then be removed to a convenient local position, in preperation for the return operation once the time of usage is complete. The return operation will be a straightforward reversal of the described process.
By an observation of the drawing in conjunction with the reference numbers, and with knowledge of the previous description, the operation of the Disc Transport System will be specificly explained.
Fig 1. Details the identical front and rear elevation of the Invention, the Anti-Static Body Shell-1, and the Finger Grip Mouldings-3 are clearly displayed. The design of the Disc Transport System allows it to be held in a variety of ways, by using one or both Finger Grips, or by holding the sides. Convenient left or right handed operation is afforded.
Fig 2. Shows the base area of the DTS the inner and outer Anti-Static Rings-2 of the Body Shell can be determined. The Radial Limpet Pad- 10 and the Anti-Magnetic Centreing Button- I I are clearly illustrated.
Fig 3. Displays the identical side elevation of the Invention, the AntiStatic Body Shell- I and the Finger Grip Mouldings-3 are shown.
Fig 4. Giving an aerial view of the Disc Transport System, displaying the Action Button4 and the Finger Grip Mouldings-3.
Fig 5. Illustrates a detailed cross sectional diagram of the DTS. The Latching Device-6 is shown before operation, the Radial Limpet Pad- 10 is in the dormant position.
Fig 6. Shows a cross section through the base of the Invention, displaying the Four Way Compression Pattern- 12.
Fig 7. A cross sectional diagram of the device, the mechanism in operation attached to a Disc in the storage case, held in position by a circular centre clip on a protective tray. Showing the Latching Device in the Active Position- 13, the Four Way Compression Arm/Compression Plate- 14, the Circular Centre Clip- 15, Protective Tray- 16, a Disc engaged by the DTS- 17, and the Radial Limpet Pad in full contact- 18.
Fig 8. Illustrating a cross sectional diagram of the DTS, the mechanism in operation and now attached to a Disc in the transit mode. The AntiMagnetic Centreing Button- 11 pushed down by the Centreing Spring-9 into the transit position locating in the Disc centre hole. This drawing shows the Action Button-4, and the Action Button Return Spring-5 designed to bring the Button back into position after operation. The Latching Device in the Active Position- 13, the Compression Rod-7, the Compression Spring8, and the Four Way Compression Arm/Compression Plate- 14. These features comprise the mechanical operation of the Disc Transport System.
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FIGURES A specific embodiment of the Invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which:Figure 1. Shows the identical front and rear elevation of the Disc Transport System. The finger grip mouldings are clearly displayed.
Figure 2. Illustrates the base area showing the Anti-Static rings of the Body Shell, the Anti-Magnetic Centreing Button and the Radial Limpet Pad.
Figure 3. Displays the identical side elevation of the DTS.
Figure 4. Shows the Invention in a direct view from above.
Figure 5. Illustrates a cross sectional diagram of the Disc Transport System. Showing the internal mechanical features of the device.
Figure 6. Shows a cross section through the base of the Invention. Displaying the pattern of compression.
Figure 7. Illustrates a cross sectional diagram of the DTS, the mechanism in operation, the Radial Limpet Pad in connection with a disc. The disc is in the storage position in a protective tray. This diagram shows the operation for removal from, and replacement to the tray.
Figure 8. Illustrates a cross sectional diagram of the Disc Transport System, the mechanism in operation, the Radial Limpet Pad in connection with a disc. The disc is in the transit position. This diagram shows the operation for transporting the disc from a storage case to a player, and in reciprocation. The same operation is used within the loading tray of a player to enable the easy insertion and removal of a disc.
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KEY TO REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Anti-Static Body Shell.
2. Anti-Static Base Rings.
3. Finger Grip Mouldings.
4. Action Button.
5. Action Button Return Sphrig.
6. Latching Device 7. Compression Rod.
8. Compression Spring.
9. Centreing Spring.
10. Radial Limpet Pad.
11. Anti-Magnetic Centreing Button.
12. Pattern Of Compression.
13. Latching Device - Active Position.
14. Four-Way Compression Arm/Compression Plate.
15. Disc Tray Circular Centre Clip.
16. Disc Case Protective Tray 17. Disc Engaged by The Disc Transport System.
18. Radial Limpet Pad In Full Contact With Disc.
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Claims (12)
1. A Disc Transport System comprising a hand held tool designed to transport all designs of Compact Disc between storage case and player without danger of damage or contamination.
2. A Disc Transport System specified unit as Claimed in Claim l.wherein the Body Shell is manufactured from an Anti-Static material.
3. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claim Land Claim 2. whereby the Anti-Static material will null Static Charges and prevent the attraction of foreign matter to the Disc.
4. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claim 2. and Claim 3. which will prevent any physical contact with the Disc.
5. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claims 1 to 4 inclusively where the Radial Limpet Pad will not remove print detail from nor deposit matter on the Disc.
6. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claim 5. and all preceeding Claims whereby the Four Way Compression System is designed to attach the Disc using a minimum pressure.
7. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claims 1 to 6 where the Centreing Button is manufactured from an Anti-Magnetic material.
8. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in all preceeding Claims whereby the Anti-Magnetic material will null Magnetic Charges and limit Friction damage and wear on the Disc centre hole.
9. A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claims 1. to 8. inclusively where the device is designed to be used with all Compact Disc Formats.
1O.A Disc Transport System as Claimed in all preceeding Claims where the device is designed to be used with all Compact Disc Formats Storage Units.
1 I.A Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claims 1. to 10. inclusively where the device is designed to be used with all types of tray and top loading Compact Disc players.
12.A Disc Transport System as Claimed in all preceeding Claims wherin the device is designed to be used by left or right handed adults or children.
IIA Disc Transport System as Claimed in Claims 1. to 12. inclusively where the term Compact Disc refers to CD Audio,'CD Video, CD Rom, CD Games, WD and all similar Disc formats.
14A Disc Transport System substantially as described herein with reference to Figs. 1 to 8 of the accompanying drawing.
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| GB9820814A GB2341818B (en) | 1998-09-25 | 1998-09-25 | Disc transport system |
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| GB9820814A GB2341818B (en) | 1998-09-25 | 1998-09-25 | Disc transport system |
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| GB2429676A (en) * | 2005-07-15 | 2007-03-07 | Univ Wolverhampton | Transportation device |
| CN103231144A (en) * | 2013-05-14 | 2013-08-07 | 昆山禾旺电子有限公司 | Inductor tin soldering jig |
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| US5505509A (en) * | 1994-04-04 | 1996-04-09 | Vance; Dean W. | Compact disk handling device |
| GB2330324A (en) * | 1997-10-16 | 1999-04-21 | Michael Ritson | Cam actuated suction device |
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| US5201913A (en) * | 1992-03-19 | 1993-04-13 | Vliet Kevin V | Compact disc removal device |
| WO1994015338A1 (en) * | 1992-12-24 | 1994-07-07 | Pieter Tjalling De Jong | A device for removing a disc, such as a compact disc, from a container, and retaining and depositing same |
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| GB2429676A (en) * | 2005-07-15 | 2007-03-07 | Univ Wolverhampton | Transportation device |
| CN103231144A (en) * | 2013-05-14 | 2013-08-07 | 昆山禾旺电子有限公司 | Inductor tin soldering jig |
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