Title: Multi-cartridge apparatus for recording and reproducing audio signals automatically and successively

Abstract: The apparatus to which the present invention relates comprises at least two spaces defined by at least one partition wall provided between upper and lower base plates, each space being intended for receiving one cartridge; it is thus possible to accommodate at least two cartridges in a superimposed manner. In each space, there are provided a head for effecting recording and reproducing, and a capstan for advancing the tape in the cartridge. In addition, means are provided in each space for holding the cartridge at its waiting position where the tape and the pinch roller in the cartridge are spaced from the head and the capstan, respectively, for automatically and successively selectively advancing the cartridge to record/reproduce a position and for retaining the cartridge thereat where the tape and the pinch roller make contact with the head and the capstan respectively.

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Inventors: Kobayashi, Tamio (Hirakata, JA)
Torama, Tadashi (Osaka, JA)

Application Number: 425796
Filing Date: 1973-12-18
Publication_date: 1976-06-15
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Osaka, JA)
Primary Class(es): 360/92
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US Patent Ref:

3431367	Mar, 1969	Nickl	360/92.
3552751	Jan, 1971	Kelso	360/94.
3583708	Jun, 1971	Prager	360/94.
3698722	Oct, 1972	Ban	360/92.
3730532	May, 1973	Miyamoto	360/93.
3752484	Aug, 1973	Ban	360/92.
3825949	Jul, 1974	Pyles	360/91.

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Primary Examiner: Cook, Daryl W.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Stevens, Davis, Miller & Mosher