FR2758408A1 - Device for handling compact discs without manual contact - Google Patents

Abstract

The compact disc handling tool has a handle (1) with an operating trigger (4) and flexible blades (7) at its end forming a grip. A rod (2) inside the handle displaces the flexible blades. The grip blades are in an inverted 'V', with wings (9) at the outer ends to fit over the edge of the disc . When the trigger is operated the blades press against the handle so the angle of the 'V' is flattened, opening the blades to allow a disc to be picked up or released. A spring (6) inside the handle holds the operating rod where the blades, in their rest position, have a separation at their tips, which is less than the diameter of a compact disc.

Description

DIGITAL DISC HANDLING KEYS
The present invention relates to a device for manipulating a digital disc (CD), without direct contact with the hands (extraction or introduction of an osque into a player or case).

 The handling of discs previously was done with the hands, which could lead to deterioration, falls, rays or deformation.

The device according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks. I1 indeed has, according to a first characteristic, a handle inside which is a control arm with at one end a trigger. The trigger allows the action of the control arm which swings on an axis by levering. At the other end, the control arm presses on a flexible blade (or more). The blade crosses the handle right across the handle. At the ends of the flexible blade, there is a return (claws) which allows to grip the disc
- Without pressure on the blade, the distance between the ends is less than the diameter of the disc to be handled.

 - With pressure on the blade, the distance of the ends becomes greater than the diameter of the disc to be handled, after releasing the pressure, the disc is gripped.

Under the handle, there is a unclipper, in the center of the blade (or blades). After grabbing the disc, press the handle on the central clip to release the disc without twisting
According to specific production methods
- The trigger is replaced by an outgoing push button
of the handle.

 - The axis serves as a guide for the control arm.

 - The arm has a light that the axis crosses right through.

 - The end of the control arm ends in a conical piece Oc butte.

 - The blade is divided into several parts.

 - The conical piece is positioned between the two ends of the blades inside the handle.

 - Two return springs on the ends of the blades, allow the return.

With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a
handle (1) whose inside is a control arm (2) which swings on
an axis (3) passes right through the handle (1) to be able
lever.

In the embodiment according to figure n) 2, the axis serves as
guide, the control arm (2) has a light 83)
qoe the axis (3) crosses right through.

At one end of the control arm (2) is a trigger (4)
which comes out of the control handle (2) by a light (5).

In the embodiment according to FIG. N02, the trigger
is replaced by a push button (4) coming out from above
of the control stick.

A return spring (6) is placed between the trigger (4) and the upper inter side of the handle. At the other end, the arm
control (2) by pressing the trigger (4) pressed
on a flexible blade (7) (or more). The blade (7) crosses
the handle (1) right through thanks to two lights (8).

In the embodiment according to figure n02, the end
of the control arm (2) ends in a "conical" part (49.

The conical part t) is proportioned between the ends of the
blades (7) inside the control arm (2).

At the ends of the blade (7) is a return (9) (claws)
which allows you to grab the digital disc (10).

Without action on the trigger (4) the control arm (2) does not put pressure on the blade (7). Distance between returns (9)
claws) is greater than the diameter of the disc to be handled.

In the embodiment according to Figure 2, two
return springs (6) at the ends of the blades t7) inside
of the control arm (2), allow the recall. Conical part 89
presses on the blades (7). Push button release (4)
allows pressure on the blades (7).

By releasing the pressure on the trigger (4), the claws (9)
grasp the disc (10) to be manipulated.

A unclipper (11) is located under the handle (1) in the center
of the blade (7). This clip (11) is circular,
its outside diameter is greater than the diameter of the clips (12).

Having grasped the disc (10), thanks to the blade (7),
swung by the claws (9), pressure must be applied with the handle (1)
on the central clip (12) of the box or reader to eclipse
the saying (10)
The device according to the invention is intended for handling
of all discs.

Claims (3)

10) Device for handling digital disks (C.D.) without contact  with the hands characterized in that the handle consists of a blade  flexible having at its ends a claw which allows to grasp the  disk. 20) Device for handling the C.D., according to claim 1 characterized  in that this blade has a length less than the diameter of the disc  To manipulate. 30) Device for handling the CD according to claims 1 and 2  characterized in that a simple pressure on the handle allows to spread  claws, to come and grab the C.D.