JP2002269869A - Tape driving device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic reverse function in a recording mode by a simple structure. SOLUTION: This tape driving device is provided with a direction slider for switching a tape traveling direction to a FWD direction and an RVS direction, a REC slider 22 for forming the recording mode (REC mode) of recording signals on a tape and a control arm 74 provided with a control part 76 acting on the direction slider while the REC slider is pushed. In the REC mode, the control part of the control arm interferes with the part to be controlled of the direction slider and inhibits the slide. Also, when a tape end is detected, the control arm is operated by an end detection arm and a direction slide inhibition state in the REC mode of the control arm is temporarily cancelled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a tape drive for a tape cassette. More specifically, the present invention relates to a technique for realizing a sufficient function as a tape drive device despite a small number of components and a simple mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a tape drive device, for example, JP-A-8-235669 and JP-A-8-235
As disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 668/1988, it has an auto-rebus mechanism in the playback mode, but has the recording mode (R
In EC mode), there is a tape drive device that does not have an auto-reverse function.

[0003] Such a tape drive device has a relatively simple structure and a small number of parts, and is inexpensive. However, it is not functionally sufficient, for example, it cannot be automatically reversed to a recording mode.

In addition, a tape drive device having enhanced functions, for example, it is possible to perform an auto-reverse operation in a reproducing mode or a recording mode, and to fast-forward (CUE mode) or rewind (REVIEW) a tape in the reproducing mode.
Mode).

[0005]

However, as described above, in a conventional tape drive device having enhanced functions, a plurality of gear trains are used, and different modes are generated in order to generate different modes. Most used gear trains.

Alternatively, each mode is electrically detected,
In most cases, the direction slider was slid using an actuator such as a plunger based on the electric signal.

[0007] Therefore, at present, the number of parts is large, the structure is complicated, the weight is heavy, and the cost is high. In particular, in the case of electronically controlled ones, the battery must be large in consideration of the power consumption, in addition to the complicated structure and heavy weight, and the weight is further increased. There was a problem.

In addition, if the direction is changed in the REC mode, an unexpected portion of the tape is recorded. Therefore, in general, the direction cannot be changed in the REC mode. In the mode, when the tape end is detected, it is preferable that the auto-reverse is performed and the REC mode on the side B is continued.

In the meantime, when such a function is to be added, conventionally, it has to be performed by electric detection and electric control. As described above, the tape drive device is increased in size, weight, and cost. The result was an increase.

An object of the present invention is to realize a tape cassette tape recorder having a simple structure, a small number of parts, and yet having a sufficient function.

[0011]

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape drive apparatus comprising: a driving gear having a built-in clutch mechanism; and a swinging gear meshing with the driving gear via the clutch mechanism. A moving gear, an end detection arm which is turned by a turning means provided on the driving side gear by detecting the stop of the rotation of the oscillating gear, and slidably supported by the mechanical chassis, and in a tape running direction. A direction slider for switching the direction between forward running (FWD) direction and reverse running (RVS) direction, a REC slider for forming a recording mode (REC mode) for recording a signal on a tape, and a direction slider when the REC slider is pressed. A restricting arm having a restricting portion acting on the tape drive device, wherein in a REC mode, The restricting portion of the restricting arm interferes with the restricted portion of the direction slider to prohibit sliding, and when the tape end detection is performed, the restricting arm is operated by the end detecting arm. Thus, the direction in which the regulation arm is prevented from sliding in the REC mode is temporarily released.

Therefore, in the tape drive device of the present invention, in the REC mode, while the direction change is effectively prevented by interference with the direction slider, when the end of the tape is detected, the direction change is prohibited. Is temporarily canceled, so that when the tape end is detected in the REC mode at the FWD position, the direction is changed, thereby shifting to the RVS position, and
The C mode can be continued. That is, auto-reverse during REC can be realized despite the fact that the direction change is effectively prohibited during REC.

However, the above-mentioned functions can be realized by a mechanical structure without performing electrical detection and electrical control, and the tape drive device can be realized with a simple structure without increasing the number of parts. Can be produced.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the embodiments described below, the present invention is applied to a cassette tape recorder of a compact cassette tape, a so-called C cassette tape.

First, the configuration of a cassette tape recorder will be described with reference to FIGS.

The cassette tape recorder 1 has a housing 2 in which required members and mechanisms are arranged. A cassette mounting portion 3 is formed in the housing 2, and the cassette mounting portion 3 is opened and closed by a lid 4 rotatably supported by the housing 2.
Then, when the lid 4 is rotated and the cassette mounting portion 3 is opened, the tape cassette 5 can be mounted on the cassette mounting portion 3 (see FIG. 1).

In FIG. 1, the direction toward the diagonally lower left is the left side, the direction toward the diagonally upper right is the right side, the direction toward the diagonally lower right is the near side (front side), and the direction toward the diagonally upper left is the back side. (Rear side). In addition, an upward direction in the drawing is defined as an upper side, and a downward direction is defined as a lower side. In the following description, the direction is indicated by this direction. And, as indicated by arrows in each figure,
The L direction, R direction, F direction, B direction, U direction, and D direction shall mean left, right, forward, rear, upper, and lower, respectively. In addition, the clockwise direction viewed from the top is "CW
(Clock wise) direction ”and the opposite direction is“ CCW
(Counter clock wise) direction.

By the way, the running direction of the magnetic tape 6 of the tape cassette 5 mounted on the cassette tape recorder 1 will be described.
When the tape is mounted on the cassette mounting unit 3 of the cassette tape recorder 1 with the surface facing upward, the tape running direction for reproducing the surface A is referred to as the "forward running direction (hereinafter referred to as" FWD (forwar
d) Direction ”. ), And the tape running direction in the opposite direction is referred to as “reverse running direction (hereinafter referred to as“ RVS (reverse) direction ”)”. Whether the running direction of the magnetic tape 6 is the FWD direction or the RVS direction is determined by switching a direction switch 18 described later.
"FWD position" is the position to realize the D direction
(See FIG. 4), the position for realizing the RVS direction
VS position ”(see FIG. 5).

Next, basic components of the cassette tape recorder 1 will be described.

A mechanical chassis 7 is provided on the lower surface of the cassette mounting portion 3, and various mechanisms to be described later are provided on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7. The mechanical chassis 7 penetrates the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and the cassette mounting portion 3. Then, two reel bases 8, 8 are arranged in the cassette mounting section 3 above the mechanical chassis 7 (see FIG. 2). Note that, of the two reel stands 8, 8, the right reel stand 8 is hereinafter referred to as an R reel stand 8R,
The left reel base 8 is hereinafter referred to as an L reel base 8L. Further, a reel base gear is integrally formed on the lower surface side of the mechanical chassis 7 of each reel base. The R reel base 8R is replaced with an R reel base gear 9R, and the L reel base 8L is mounted with an L reel base gear. 9L (see FIG. 3).

A magnetic head 10 is slidably disposed on the front side (rotational end side of the lid 4) of the cassette mounting section 3 at the left and right central portions thereof with respect to the mechanical chassis 7. Pinch rollers 11 are provided on both sides of the mechanical chassis 7 so as to be rotatable, and the magnetic head 10 is slid rearward by a pressing operation of a PLAY button to be described later. One of the pinch rollers 11 is rotated rearward. The two pinch rollers 11, 11 are both PLA
I try to rotate backward by pushing the Y button,
The rotation of one of the pinch rows 11 is prevented by the position of a direction slider described later, whereby only the pinch row 11 that is not prevented is rotated backward.

The right pinch roller 11 of the two pinch rollers 11 is hereinafter referred to as an R pinch roller 1.
1R, the left pinch roller 11 is hereinafter referred to as an L pinch roller 11L (see FIG. 2).

Behind the two pinch rollers 11, 11, each capstan shaft 1 penetrates through the mechanical chassis 7.
Numerals 2 and 12 are arranged so that when the selected pinch roller 11 is rotated by the pressing operation of the PLAY button, the pinch roller 11 is pressed against the corresponding capstan shaft 12. Then, the magnetic tape 6 of the tape cassette 5 is held by the pressure bonding, and the rotation of the capstan shaft 12 causes the magnetic tape 6 to run at a constant speed in a predetermined direction. Such a state is the PLAY mode or the RE mode.
The C mode has been selected.

Next, each mode of the cassette tape recorder 1 will be described in relation to operation buttons and operation switches.

The playback mode of the magnetic tape 6 is called a "PLAY mode", and is formed by pressing the PLAY button 13, and the recording mode is called a "REC mode".
It is formed by pressing the C button 14. As will be described later, when the REC button 14 is pressed, the PLAY
The button 13 is also depressed so that the magnetic tape 6 runs.

The fast forward of the magnetic tape 6 (high-speed running in the same direction as the PLAY mode) is referred to as "FF (fastforward) mode".
FF button 15 from the state where tape running is stopped
Is formed by indentation. The magnetic tape 6
Is called "REW (rewind)" and is formed by pressing the REW button 16 from a state in which tape running is stopped.

When the STOP button 17 is pressed while the magnetic tape 6 is running, the running of the magnetic tape 6 is stopped, and each pressed button is returned to its original state (hereinafter referred to as "release state"). )). Such a mode is called a STOP mode.

The fast forward mode in the PLAY mode is set to "CU
FF button 1 from the running state of magnetic tape 6
5, the rewind mode in the PLAY mode is called a "REVIEW mode", and is formed by pressing the REW button 16 from the running state of the magnetic tape 6. In addition, CUE mode or REVIE
When the W mode is formed, that is, when the FF button 15 or the REW button 16 is pressed in the PLAY mode, if the operation of these buttons is released (if the finger is released from the button), the FF button 1
5 or the REW button 16 is returned, and the normal running (PLAY mode) of the magnetic tape 6 is continued.

As described above, whether the running direction of the magnetic tape 6 is the FWD direction or the RVS direction is determined by switching the direction switch 18. In the following modes, the FWD direction and the RVS direction are switched. Exists.

Specifically, in the PLAY mode, F
"N (normal) -PLAY for performing reproduction in the WD direction"
Mode "and" R-PL "for performing playback in the RVS direction.
AY mode ”, and in the REC mode, FWD
"N-REC mode" for recording in the direction
There is an “R (reverse) -REC mode” for recording in the S direction.

The switching of the direction switch 18 is performed by sliding a direction slider, which will be described later, in the left and right direction. The swing lever, which will be described later, is swung to selectively transmit the rotational force to the reel bases 8, 8. , And the rotation of the pinch rollers 11, 11, and the magnetic tape 6.
Of the capstan shaft 12 responsible for the traveling of the vehicle.

In the CUE mode and the REVIEW mode, there are a FWD direction and an RVS direction. Specifically, in the N-PLAY mode,
UE mode (hereinafter referred to as “N-CUE mode”) and R
There is an VIEW mode (hereinafter referred to as “N-REVIEW mode”), and in the R-PLAY mode, C
UE mode (hereinafter referred to as “R-CUE mode”) and R
There is an VIEW mode (hereinafter referred to as "R-REVIEW mode").

In the REC mode, the CUE mode and the REVIEW mode are not set, and the FF button 15 or the REW button 1
The REC mode is released when the user presses 6, and the PLAY mode is formed when the FF button 15 or the REW button 16 is released.

When the FF button 15 or the REW button 16 is depressed from the tape running stop state, the FF mode or the REW mode is formed, respectively. The tape running direction is determined by the position of the direction switch 18, and the FF mode is set. In this case, there are an “N-FF mode” in which fast-forward is performed at the FWD position, and an “R-FF mode” in which fast-forward is performed at the RVS position.
In the EW mode, there are an "N-REW mode" in which rewinding is performed at the FWD position, and a "R-REW mode" in which rewinding is performed at the RVS position.

In the STOP mode, there are two states depending on whether the direction switch 18 is in the FWD position or the RVS position.
The latter is called “R-STOP mode”.

Next, each slider for forming each mode will be described.

The mechanical chassis 7 is provided with a plurality of sliders and levers. By operating one of the above buttons or switches, these sliders or levers slide or rotate to form a predetermined mode. .

The upper surface of the mechanical chassis 7 has a substantially L-shape, and its central portion is formed wide in the front-rear direction, and a deformed hole (hereinafter referred to as a “deformed hole”) 20 is formed in the wide portion. A direction slider 19 is provided. The direction slider 19 has a front edge substantially along the front edge of the mechanical chassis 7 and a left edge thereof is close to the left edge of the mechanical chassis 7 and extends in the front-rear direction. The direction slider 19 is supported movably in the left-right direction with respect to the mechanical chassis 7. Such a direction slider 1
Numeral 9 slides in the left-right direction by operating the direction switch 18 rotatably supported to the right of the front edge of the mechanical chassis 7 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

Specifically, when the direction switch 8 is tilted to the right, the direction slider 19 moves to the left to form the FWD position. When the direction switch 8 is tilted to the left, the direction slider 19 moves to the right to form the RVS position.

When the direction slider 19 is slid left and right, a swing lever described later is rotated, and the swing gear rotatably supported at the swing end of the swing lever is the L reel base gear 9L. Or R reel base gear 9R
The reel bases 8L and 8R for winding the magnetic tape 6 are determined. In addition, depending on the position of the direction slider 19, the rotation of one of the pinch rollers 11 is prevented, so that a PLAY described later will be performed.
In a state where the slider is pressed (hereinafter, referred to as a “pressed state”), the feeding direction of the magnetic tape 6 is set to the FWD direction or the RVS direction.

A PLAY slider 21 is supported movably in the front-rear direction on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and slightly to the left of the left and right centers, and a PLAY button 13 is attached to the front end thereof. ing. In addition, PLAY
The slider 21 is moved to the PLAY by an urging means (not shown).
The button 13 is urged in a direction to protrude from the housing 2 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

Although not shown, the magnetic head 10 and the pinch rollers 11, 11 are retracted in conjunction with the pushing operation of the PLAY slider 21, the magnetic head 10 contacts the magnetic tape 6, and the pinch rollers 11 The magnetic tape 6 is clamped between the capstan shafts 12 by being pressed.
At this time, one of the pinch rollers 11 is pressed against the capstan shaft 12, and the selection of the pinch rollers 11 is prevented by the position of the direction slider 19. Only the pinch roller, whose rotation has not been blocked, is pressed against the capstan shaft 12.

When the PLAY button 13 is depressed, a drive motor 29 to be described later is rotated, and the capstan shaft 1 is rotated.
Magnetic tape 6 sandwiched between 2 and pinch roller 11
Travels in a predetermined direction at a constant speed, and the magnetic tape 6 is wound by rotation of the L reel base 8L or the R reel base 8R. This mode is the PLAY mode.

An REC slider 22 is movably supported in the front-rear direction on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 near the left edge thereof, and a REC button 14 is attached to a front end thereof. The REC slider 22 is urged by urging means (not shown) in a direction in which the REC button 14 projects from the housing 2 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

A pressing piece 23 extending rightward is integrally formed at the center of the REC slider 22 in the front-rear direction.
The right end of the pressing piece 23 extends to the vicinity of the PLAY slider 21 and serves as a pressing portion 23 that engages with a pressed portion 24 formed on the left edge of the rear end of the PLAY slider 21 (FIGS. 4 and 5). reference). And REC slider 2
2 is pressed, the pressing portion 23 presses the pressed portion 24 of the PLAY slider 21 to interlock with the PLAY.
The slider 21 is pushed in. This mode is the REC mode. When only the PLAY slider 21 is pushed, the REC slider 2
2 is not engaged with the PLAY slider 21
Only the pressed state is set.

At the rear end of the REC slider 22, there is provided a detection mechanism for detecting whether or not the recording on the A side or the B side of the tape cassette 5 is possible.

An FF slider 25 is movably supported in the front-rear direction on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and slightly to the right of the left and right central portions thereof. Have been. The FF slider 25 is urged by urging means (not shown) in a direction in which the FF button 15 projects from the housing 2 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

When the FF slider 25 is pushed, the rear end of the FF slider 25 acts on a rotation speed switching mechanism, which will be described later, and moves the swing gear in a direction away from the mechanical chassis 7. The gear train from the side gear to the reel base gear 9 is changed so that the reel base 8 rotates at high speed. Such a mode is the above-mentioned FF mode.

The lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and the FF
A REW slider 26 is supported on the right side of the slider 25 adjacent to the slider 25 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and a REW button 16 is attached to a front end thereof. Note that RE
The W slider 26 is moved by a biasing means (not shown) to REW.
The button 16 is urged in a direction to protrude from the housing 2 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

When the REW slider 26 is pushed, the rear end portion acts on a rotation speed switching mechanism to be described later to move the swing gear in a direction away from the mechanical chassis 7, whereby the driving gear The gear train from the gear to the reel base gear has been changed so that the reel base rotates at high speed. This mode is the REW mode.

The pushing operation of the REW slider 26 acts on the swing lever, and the reel base gear (L reel base gear 9L or R reel base gear 9R) with which the swing gear 36 meshes has been meshed up to that point. Reel base gear 9L
As for (9R), the reel base gear 9R (9L) on the different side is selected.

A lock plate 27 is provided on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and along the front edge thereof so as to be slidable in the left and right direction. The lock plate 27 is provided with the operation buttons. This holds the pushed state of each attached slider.

Specifically, the PLAY slider 21, R
When the EC slider 22, the FF slider 25, or the REW slider 26 is pushed into the mechanical chassis 7, the lock plate 27 slides rightward once, and when each slider is pushed in a predetermined amount, the lock plate 27 slides slightly leftward. The pressed state of each slider is maintained by the engagement of the engaging portions (not shown) formed together.

The lock plate 27 is slid to the right by a push operation of a STOP slider 28 described below, whereby the engagement between each slider and the lock plate 27 is released, and each slider is released. Is released.

In the CUE mode or the REVIEW mode, when the PLAY slider 21 is depressed,
Further, the FF slider 25 or the REW slider 26
The FF slider 25 or the REW slider 26 is not locked by the lock plate 27 at this time.
If you release your finger from the 5 or REW button 16, the FF slider 2
The 5 or REW slider 26 returns to its original position.

On the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7, the PL
A STOP slider 28 is supported between the AY slider 21 and the REC slider 22 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and a STOP button 17 is attached to a front end thereof. The STOP slider 28 is urged by urging means (not shown) in a direction in which the STOP button 17 projects from the housing 2 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

When the STOP slider 28 is pushed in, the lock plate 27 (not shown) is slid to the right to release the engagement between any of the pushed-in sliders and the lock plate 27.
The pressed slider is released.

Next, each main component and mechanism provided in the mechanical chassis 7 will be described.

It should be noted that all the components in the drawings used in the following description are shown in a state where they are viewed from the plane side for the sake of convenience.

The drive mechanism for driving the reel bases 8 includes a drive motor 29, a belt 30 for transmitting the rotation of the drive motor 29 to the capstan shaft 12, various pulleys 31 for forming the track of the belt 30, 32 and flywheel 3
3, 33, a gear train 34 for transmitting the rotation of the drive motor 29 to the reel table 8, and a swing gear 36 for selectively transmitting the rotation to either the L reel table 8L or the R reel table 8R. Have.

The drive motor 29 is disposed on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and slightly to the right of the R reel base 8R.
A driven pulley 32 having a diameter slightly smaller than the drive motor 29 is rotatably supported by the mechanical chassis 7 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

The flywheels 33, 33 are press-fitted and fixed to the lower surfaces of the mechanical chassis 7 of the two capstan shafts 12, 12, respectively.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a belt 30 is stretched over the drive pulley 33, the drive pulley 31, and the driven pulley 32. As a result, the L side flywheel 33L and the driven pulley 32 are driven by the drive motor 29 so that the drive motor 2
9 and the R-side flywheel 33R rotates in the reverse direction. Also, 2
The two flywheels 33, 33 are of the same diameter, so that each separate capstan shaft 12, 1
No. 2 has the same rotation speed and the rotation directions are opposite to each other. The drive motor 29 is C
The running direction of the magnetic tape 6 is switched by any one of the pair of pinch rollers 1.
1 and the capstan shaft 12 are selected by the direction switch 18.

A gear train 34 is rotatably supported at a position slightly to the right of the center of the mechanical chassis 7 so as to be rotatable. The gear train 34 meshes with the drive gear 35 and the two reel base gears. A swing gear 36 selectively meshing with the driving gears 9 and 9;
3R and a reduction gear 37 interposed between them (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

The drive side gear 35 is constituted by two gears in the axial direction. The upper side is a small diameter gear 35a, the lower side is a large diameter gear 35b, and the small diameter gear 35a and the large diameter gear 3a.
5b is integrated via a clutch mechanism 38.
The large-diameter gear 35b of the driving gear 35 is meshed with the reduction gear 37 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

The oscillating gear 36 is rotatably supported on the oscillating end, which is the rear end of the oscillating lever 40 rotatably supported by the mechanical chassis 7 on the same axis as the driving gear 35. The swing gear 36 is a two-stage gear, and the upper side is the large diameter portion 3.
6a, the lower side is a small diameter portion 36b, which is movable in the axial direction. As will be described later, the swing gear 36 has a large diameter portion 36 when it is located above (the mechanical chassis 7 side).
a meshes with the small-diameter gear 35a of the drive-side gear 35 (see FIG. 8), and moves downward (in a direction away from the mechanical chassis 7).
And the small-diameter portion 36b and the driving-side gear 3
5 is engaged with the large-diameter gear 35b (see FIG. 9). Since the rotation speed of the drive gear 35 is constant, each reel base 8 rotates at a low speed when the swing gear 36 is located at an upper position, and rotates at a high speed when the swing gear 36 is located at a lower position. It is designed to rotate. This mechanism is called a rotation speed switching mechanism 39 and will be described later.

The swing lever 40 is supported by the mechanical chassis 7 so as to be swingable coaxially with the rotation axis of the driving gear 35, and includes a swing arm 40a extending rearward from the center of rotation and a swing arm 40a. A first pressed arm 40b extending substantially to the left front from the center
And the second pressed arm 40 extending substantially to the left from the center of rotation.
The swing gear 36 is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the end of the swing arm 40a. Also, on the lower surface of each of the pressed arms 40b, 40c, there are convex portions 41b, 41c as acted portions pressed by different cam levers described later.
(See FIGS. 10, 12 to 14).

The swing lever 40 is urged by a beard spring 42 in the CCW direction as viewed from above.

The swing gear 36 has a large diameter portion 36a depending on the swinging position of the swing lever 40, and a large diameter portion 36a interposed between the R reel stand gear 9R or the L reel stand gear 9L. The gear 43 is selectively engaged with the gear 43. Such a mechanism is called a rotation direction switching mechanism 44 and will be described later.

Thus, the rotation of the driving gear 35 is rotated by the swinging position of the swinging lever 40 via the swinging gear 36.
The low-speed rotation or the high-speed rotation is transmitted to the reel base 8R or the L reel base 8L and is selected based on the vertical position of the swing gear 36. The PLAY mode or the REC mode is used when the reel base 8 is rotated at a low speed, and the FF mode or the REW mode (CU
E mode or REVIEW mode) is selected.

When the rotational driving force of the drive motor 29 is transmitted to one of the two reel stands 8, the rotational driving force is not transmitted to the other reel stand 8. When the two reel stands 8 are rotated separately by the rotational driving force,
Rotations are performed in opposite directions, and both directions of rotation are in the direction of winding the magnetic tape 6 onto a reel.

The rotation speed switching mechanism 39 comprises the driving gear 35, a swing gear 36, and a rotating arm 45 for biasing the swing gear 36 in the axial direction (FIG. 10).
To FIG. 17).

The two rotating arms 45 have substantially symmetrical shapes. Each of the rotating arms 45 is located behind the rear end of the FF slider 25 or the REW slider 26 and is provided at the rear end of the mechanical chassis 7. The rotating ends 45a, 45a are rotatably supported by the vertically mounted rotating shafts, and are arranged in a direction approaching each other on the front side. Further, these pivoting ends 45a, 45a are pivoting ends of the pivoting lever 40, that is, the pivoting gears 3 near the pivoting center of the pivoting gear 36.
6 and two rotating arms 45, 4
A tension spring 46 is stretched at a rear portion of each of the rotation supporting points 5 so that the two rotation arms 45, 45 are biased so that the rotation ends 45a, 45a of the rotation arms 45 are separated from each other. Have been. Note that, in FIGS.
The slider 25 is omitted.

The rotating arms 45, 45 have their rotating ends 45a, 45a whose outer parts are in contact with the rear end 26a or 25a of the REW slider 26 or the FF slider 25, respectively. 12), RE
When the W slider 26 or the FF slider 25 is pushed in, it is turned inward (see FIG. 13).

The range of the rotation trajectory of the rotation arm 45 due to the pushing operation of the REW slider 26 or the FF slider 25 includes the inclined surfaces 47 and 4 formed on the mechanical chassis 7.
7 (see FIGS. 16 and 17), when the rotating arm 45 is rotated, the rotating arm 45 rides on the inclined surface 47, and the rotating arm 45 moves in the axial direction to move the mechanical chassis. Slightly away from 7. Thus, the swing gear 3
Reference numeral 6 denotes a large diameter portion 36a of the swing gear 36 and a small diameter gear 35a of the drive side gear 35, which are pressed downward by the rotating arm 45.
Are disengaged from each other, and the small-diameter portion 36b of the swing gear 36 and the large-diameter gear 35b of the driving gear 35 mesh with each other (see FIG. 17). Therefore, the gear ratio of the gear train 34 from the driving gear 35 to the reel base gear 9 changes, and the reel base gear 9 rotates at high speed.

The rotation direction switching mechanism 44 is provided on the lower surface side of the mechanical chassis 7 at a position near the direction slider 19, the swing lever 40, and the first pressed arm 40b of the swing lever 40. A cam lever rotatably supported (hereinafter, referred to as a "first cam lever") 48
And a cam lever 49 (hereinafter, referred to as a “second cam lever”) rotatably supported on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 at a position near the second pressed arm 40 c of the swing lever 40. (See FIGS. 10 to 15).

The first cam lever 48 has a cam edge 48a acting on the convex portion 41b of the first pressed arm 40b of the swing lever 40, and penetrates the mechanical chassis 7 to protrude toward the upper surface thereof. The pressed pin 48 located near the periphery of the deformed hole 20 of the direction slider 19
b is erected, and such a first cam lever 48 is urged in the CCW direction by a beard spring 50 (FIG. 10,
See FIG. 11).

The pressed pin 4b is located on the periphery of the deformed hole 20 of the direction slider 19 and at a position close to the pressed pin 48b of the first cam lever 48.
A pressing edge 20a acting on the pressing edge 8b is formed, and when the direction slider 19 is in the FWD position, the pressed pin 48b abuts on the right-facing edge of the pressing edge 20a (see FIG. 12), and the RVS position. At this time, the pressing edge 20a presses the pressed pin 48b to rotate the first cam lever 48 in the CW direction (FIG. 14).
reference).

The REW slider 2 extends leftward in front of the cam edge 48a of the first cam lever 48.
A pressed piece 48c reaching the lower surface side of 6 is formed, and a pressing pin 26b is suspended from the REW slider 26 so as to face the front edge of the pressed piece 48c (see FIG. 12). Accordingly, when the REW slider 26 is in the pushed state, the pressing pin 26b presses the pressed piece 48c of the first cam lever 48, and the first cam lever 48 is moved in the CW direction against the beard spring 50. (See FIG. 13).

When the direction slider 19 is at the FWD position, the first cam lever 48
The beard spring 50 rotates in the CCW direction to move the convex portion 41b of the first pressed arm 40b of the swing lever 40 to C.
Kick in the W direction.
The swing gear 36 is swung so that the swing arm 40a is located at the end in the CW direction in the swing range, and the swing gear 36 is meshed with the R reel base gear 9R (see FIG. 12).

When the direction slider 19 is R
In the VS position, the first cam lever 48 is rotated in the CW direction against the beard spring 50 when the pressed pin 48b of the first cam lever 48 is pressed against the pressing edge 20a of the direction slider 19. Then, the pressing of the swing lever 40 against the convex portion 41b of the first pressed arm 40b is released, whereby the swing lever 40
0, the swing arm 40a is located at the end in the CCW direction in the swing range, and the swing gear 36
It is engaged with the reel base gear 9L (see FIG. 14).

Therefore, the direction slider 1
9 is slid in the FWD position or the RVS position, the swing gear 36 is selectively engaged with the R reel base gear 9R or the L reel base gear 9L,
The winding direction of the magnetic tape 6 of the tape cassette 5 is determined.

As described above, when the direction slider 19 is slid to the FWD position or the RVS position, one of the pinch rollers 11 is prevented from rotating in the PLAY mode. The tape running is performed by holding the magnetic tape 6 by pressing the pinch roller 11 and the capstan shaft 12 on the non-blocked side when the R reel base 8R is selected and rotated. In the (FWD position), the rotation of the left pinch roller (L pinch roller 11L) is prevented, and the right pinch roller (R pinch roller 11R) is pressed against the capstan shaft 12 to move the magnetic tape 6 in the FWD direction. Then, the magnetic tape 6 is wound up by the R reel base 8R.

The second cam lever 49 is connected to the REW
The REW slider 26 is rotatably supported on the mechanical chassis 7 through an elongated hole 26 c formed substantially at the center in the front-rear direction of the REW slider 26. A regulating pin 49b having a cam edge 49a acting on the convex portion 41c of the second pressed arm 40c, penetrating through the mechanical chassis 7 and projecting toward the upper surface thereof and located near the peripheral edge of the deformed hole 20 of the direction slider 19 Is erected.

Further, such a second cam lever 49
Are urged in the CCW direction when viewed from above by a beard spring 51 stretched between the rear end of the REW slider 26 and the rear end (see FIG. 10).

Then, at the periphery of the modified hole 20 of the direction slider 19 and at a position close to the regulating pin 49b of the second cam lever 49, the regulating pin 49b
(See FIG. 11), and when the direction slider 19 is at the FWD position, the regulating pin 49b abuts on the regulating edge 20b from the front to restrict the rotation in the CCW direction. In the RVS position, the regulating edge 20b moves to a position separated from the regulating pin 49b, and the second cam lever 49 is allowed to rotate in the CCW direction (see FIG. 12).

Further, at the portion of the REW slider 26 corresponding to the regulating pin 49b of the second cam lever 49,
A blocking piece 26d for blocking the rotation of the second cam lever 49 in the CCW direction is formed.
When the lever is in the pushed state, the blocking piece 26d is also moved backward, so that the rotation of the second cam lever 49 in the CCW direction is allowed. When the REW slider 26 is in the released state, the restriction pin 49b is The second cam lever 49 is prevented from rotating in the CCW direction by being blocked by the blocking piece 26d (see FIG. 14).

Then, the direction slider 19
Regardless of the position, when the REW slider 26 is in the pushed state, either the first cam lever 48 or the second cam lever 49 is rotated, and the swing lever 40 is rotated.
Is rotated, and the reel gear 9R (9R) is different from the reel gear 9L (9R) with which the swing gear 36 has meshed.
L).

That is, in the N-STOP mode (the state in which the direction slider 19 is in the FWD position and the swinging gear 36 is engaged with the R reel base gear 9R) (see FIG. 12), when the REW slider 26 is set to the pushed state. , The pressing pin 26b of the REW slider 26 is
The first cam lever 48 is rotated in the CW direction against the beard spring 50 by pressing the pressed piece 48c of the cam lever 48, and the cam edge 48a of the first cam lever 48 is rotated.
The action of the swing lever 40 pressed by the first lever 40b on the projection 41b of the first pressed arm 40b is released, and the swing lever 40
Is rotated in the CCW direction by the beard spring 42 (FIG. 13).
reference).

At this time, the second cam lever 49 is prevented from rotating by the blocking piece 26 of the REW slider 26.
d escapes backward, but the regulating pin 49b of the second cam lever 49 is moved to the regulating edge 20b of the direction slider 19.
Therefore, the second cam lever 49 is not rotated, and therefore does not act on the second pressed arm 40c of the swing lever 40, and as described above, Rotation in the CCW direction is allowed.

In the R-STOP mode (when the direction slider 19 is in the RVS position and the swing gear 36
Is in mesh with the relay gear 43 (L reel base gear 9L) (see FIG. 14), the REW slider 26
When the REW slider 26 moves backward, the beard spring 51 causes the second cam lever 49 to move.
Is rotated in the CCW direction, and the cam edge 49a of the second cam lever 49 acts on the convex portion 41c of the second pressed arm 40c of the swing lever 40 and is rotated in the CW direction. (See FIG. 15).

At this time, the direction slider 19
Of the second cam lever 49
b and the second cam lever 49 C
Rotation in the CW direction is allowed. Further, the cam edge 48a of the first cam lever 48 does not act on the convex portion 41b of the first pressed arm 40b of the swing lever 40, so that the swing lever 40 cannot be rotated in the CW direction. Permissible.

The direction slider 19
Regardless of the position, when the REW slider 26 is in the pushed state, the swing lever 40 is swung and the swing gear 3
6 meshes with the reel base gear 9R (9L) different from the reel base gear 9L (9R) that has been engaged up to that time, and the N-REW mode or the R-REW mode is formed.

Further, as described above, the REW slider 26
In the STOP mode or in the PLAY mode, the swing lever 40 is similarly rotated to bring the swing gear 36 into contact with the reel base gear 9L (9R). It can be engaged with the reel base gear 9R (9L) on the different side, and the magnetic tape 6
Can be rewound.

In the STOP mode, the REW slider 26 is set to the depressed state in the REW mode.
In the AY mode, the REW slider 26 is set to the pressed state in the REVIEW mode.

Here, the REW mode and the REVIEW mode are used to lock the pressed REW slider 26 with the lock plate 27 in the pressed state or to release the finger from the REW button 16 without locking. There is a difference as to whether to set to the release state. Also, as the state of each part,
In the REW mode, the magnetic head 10 and the pinch roller 11 do not enter the tape cassette 5 at all, whereas in the REVIEW mode,
The difference is that both the magnetic head 10 and the pinch roller 11 enter the tape cassette 5 but do not contact the magnetic tape 6 and are slightly separated from the capstan shaft 12. FF mode and CUE
The relationship with the mode also differs in the running direction of the magnetic tape 6, but is the same as the relationship between the REW mode and the REVIEW mode.

Further, as described above, the pressed state of the REW slider 26 is to rotate the reel base 8 at a high speed by the rotation speed switching mechanism 39, thereby forming the REW mode or the REVIEW mode.

Thus, if the REW button 16 is operated, the magnetic tape 6 can be run at high speed in the reverse running direction regardless of whether the previous running direction is the FWD direction or the RVS direction. Magnetic tape 6
, That is, REWIND can be realized.

Next, the cassette tape recorder 1 is
When the magnetic tape 6 is wound around one of the reels, a tape end detecting mechanism 52 for detecting this as a tape end is provided.

The tape end detecting mechanism 52 includes a friction arm 53 for transmitting the presence or absence of rotation of the swing gear 36.
An end detection arm 54 whose position is regulated by the presence or absence of rotation of the swing gear 36, a cam ring 55 that regulates the position of the end detection arm 54,
And a turning means 56 for turning when the camera is at a predetermined position (see FIGS. 18 to 22).

The base end of the friction arm 53 is coaxial with the rotation shaft of the swing gear 36, and is rotatably supported between the swing arm 36 and the swing gear 36 via a friction mechanism 57. Whenever the swing gear 36 rotates, CW
Therefore, when the oscillating gear 36 is rotating, its rotational force is applied to the friction mechanism 57.
The force is transmitted to the friction arm 53 through the armature so that the friction arm 53 rotates in the CW direction. Note that the friction mechanism 57 is configured by a coil spring contracted between the swing gear 36 and the friction arm 53 on the rotation shaft of the swing gear 36 (see FIGS. 18, 16, and 17). .

The end detecting arm 54 is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 at a position slightly forward of the L reel base gear 9L, and the portion extending rightward from the center of rotation is The leading end reaches the vicinity of the rotation center of the driving gear 35, and the portion extending leftward from the rotation center extends to the vicinity of the L-side flywheel 33L.

The right end of the end detection arm 54 has a rack 5
A small protrusion 54b is integrally formed on the upper surface slightly closer to the center of rotation than the rack 54a, and functions as a cam follower along the inner peripheral surface of the cam ring 55.

Then, such an end detection arm 54
A connecting pin 58 is vertically provided at a right end portion of the friction arm 53. The connecting pin 58 is fitted into an elongated hole formed on the rotation end side of the friction arm 53, and the end detection arm 54 and the friction arm 53 are connected to each other. Are connected. The friction arm 53 is prevented from coming off from the coupling pin 58 of the end detection arm 54.

A toothless gear 59 is formed at the center of the drive side gear 35 and at the center of the lower surface thereof. The toothless gear 59 and the rack 54a of the end detection arm 54 are positioned at a predetermined position. The end detecting arm 54 is turned when the members are engaged with each other.

An annular cam ring 55 is formed on the lower surface of the drive side gear 35 so as to surround the toothless gear 59, and an inner peripheral wall of the cam ring 55 is formed by a cam follower 54 b formed on the end detection arm 54. Are in sliding contact with each other.

The shape of the cam ring 55 as viewed from above is not a perfect circle, but the portion from the center corresponding to the toothless gear 59 (hereinafter referred to as the "separated portion") 55a is the longest.
A portion (hereinafter, referred to as “proximal portion”) 55b on the opposite side to the toothless gear 59 is formed to be short.

When the swing gear 36 is rotating, a rotating force in the CW direction also acts on the friction arm 53, and the end detecting arm 54 coupled to the friction arm 53 via the coupling pin 58 is actuated. A turning force in the CCW direction acts. The rack 54a at the end of the end detection arm 54 is acted upon by a rotating force in a direction in which the rack 54a at the tip of the end detection arm 54 is deviated outward from the center of rotation of the driving gear 35. Become.

Thus, when the swing gear 36 is rotating, the end follower arm 54 moves its cam follower 54b along the inner peripheral surface of the cam ring 55,
When the cam follower 54b slides on the separated portion 55a of the cam ring 55, the rack 54a at the leading end does not mesh with the toothless gear 59 of the drive side gear 35, and the cam follower 54b closes the adjacent portion 55b of the cam ring 55. When sliding, if the toothless gear 59 is present, the rack 5 is moved to a position where the toothless gear 59 and the rack 54a mesh with each other.
4a is located inside.

When the swing gear 36 is rotating, the cam follower 54b slides on the inner peripheral surface of the cam ring 55 as described above, so that the rack 54a of the end detection arm 54 and the driving gear 35 Does not mesh with the toothless gear 59 of FIG.

However, when the magnetic tape 6 of the tape cassette 5 is wound on one of the reels, that is, when the tape ends, the reel base 8R or 8L stops rotating and the swing gear 36 also stops rotating. At this time, the large-diameter gear 35b meshing with the gear train 34 on the side of the drive motor 29 rotates, while the rotation of the drive gear 35 rotates.
The rotation of the small-diameter gear 35a meshing with 6 is stopped. Such a difference in the number of rotations is absorbed by the clutch mechanism 38.

When the rotation of the oscillating gear 36 is stopped, the transmission of the rotational power to the friction arm 53 is stopped, and the friction arm 53 enters a free state.

On the other hand, since the large-diameter gear 35b of the driving gear 35 is rotating, the cam ring 55 and the toothless gear 59 are also rotating, and the cam follower 54b sliding on the inner peripheral surface of the cam ring 55 is , Proximity portion 5 of cam ring 55
5b, the inward position is no longer provided even when the separation portion 55a of the cam ring 55 corresponds to the separation portion 55a, that is, the rack 54a is kept in the inward state.

Then, the rack 54a of the end detecting arm 54 positioned inside meshes with the toothless gear 59 by the rotation of the large-diameter gear 35b, and the end detecting arm 54
(See FIG. 19).

Thus, the detection of the rotation of the swing gear 36 is detected, that is, the tape end is detected.

The tape end detection is performed in the PLAY mode (N
-PLAY mode, R-PLAY mode) and REC mode (N-REC mode, R-REC mode) in a state where the magnetic tape 6 is wound.

When the tape end is detected, auto-reverse or auto-shut-off is selected depending on the previous mode.

The selection mechanism for selecting the automatic reverse or the automatic shut-off includes the end detection arm 54 and the selection arm 60 which is operated by the rotation of the end detection arm 54 and selects the automatic reverse or the automatic shut-off. (See FIGS. 18 to 22).

A selection pressing portion 61 having an inverted triangular shape as viewed from above is formed integrally on the upper surface of the selection pressing portion 61 at a position close to the left end of the end detection arm 54, and the top of the selection pressing portion 61 is substantially rearward. It is formed in a facing direction.

The selection arm 60 has a substantially U-shape.
The bent portion is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the mechanical chassis 7 at a position slightly behind the L-side flywheel 33L, and one arm 60a extends substantially rearward and the other arm 60b extends. Is located to extend diagonally forward left.

The coil part 62a of the beard spring 62 is fitted around the center of rotation of the selection arm 60, and the two beard parts 62
The b and 62b are provided so as to clamp the support shaft 63 provided on the right side thereof, so that the selection arm 60 can be rotated in any direction (CW direction or CCW direction) in a centered state. An urging force for returning to the centering position is applied.

The support shaft 63 held by the beard spring 62 is provided so as to be slightly movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the mechanical chassis 7. It is positioned so as to be sandwiched from the front and rear direction by the cam groove 20c formed in the irregular hole 20, and moves in the front and rear direction following the cam groove 20c by sliding the direction slider 19 in the left and right direction. (See FIGS. 19 and 21).

As a result, the selection arm 60 is slightly rotated by the movement of the support shaft 63 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the direction slider 19 is moved to the FW position.
In the D position, the support shaft 63 is moved slightly forward, and the selection arm 60 is slightly rotated in the CW direction (FIG. 1).
9) Also, set the direction slider 19 to RV
In the S position, the support shaft 63 is moved slightly backward, and the selection arm 60 is slightly rotated in the CCW direction (see FIG. 21). The selection arm 60
The former state is called an auto reverse position, and the latter state is called an auto shut-off position.

A selected pressed portion 64 having a sharp wedge-like upper portion when viewed from a plane is integrally formed on the lower surface of the rear arm 60a of the selection arm 60, and the top of the selected pressed portion 64 is substantially forward. And the rear arm 60a
A control pin 60c that penetrates the mechanical chassis 7 and protrudes from the upper surface is integrally formed on the upper surface of the front end of the lock plate 27, and the front end of the front arm 60b of the selection arm 60 is A pressing portion 60d is provided on the pressing piece 27a so as to be disposed close to the left side.

In the portion of the direction slider 19 corresponding to the control pin 60c, the control pin 60c is connected to the two controlled pieces 65, 6 facing each other from the left and right sides.
5 are formed, and when the direction slider 19 moves by sliding in the left-right direction, the controlled pieces 65, 65 are connected to the control pins 60c.
Abut from the left or right.

More specifically, the direction slider 1
9 is in the FWD position (when the direction slider 19 is moved to the left), the right controlled piece 65R abuts on the control pin 60c from the right (see FIG. 19), and is in the RVS position (see FIG. 19). When the direction slider 19 is moved to the right), the left controlled piece 65L contacts the control pin 60c from the left (see FIG. 22). As described above, since the selection arm 60 is slightly rotated by sliding the direction slider 19 in the left-right direction, when the direction slider 19 is at the FWD position, the control pin 60c is moved slightly rightward. When the direction slider 19 is in the RVS position, the control pin 6
0c is moved slightly to the left.

The selective pressing portion 61 of the end detecting arm 54 and the selective pressed portion 64 of the selecting arm 60 are disposed so as to face each other with their apexes facing each other. When the lever 54 is rotated in the CCW direction, one of the inclined surfaces 61 a or 61 b of the selective pressing portion 61 is moved to the selected pressed portion 64 of the selecting arm 60.
The selection arm 60 is rotated in the CW direction or the CCW direction by contacting one of the slopes 64a or 64b.

The direction in which the selection arm 60 rotates is
Depending on which slope 64a or 64b of the selected pressed portion 64 is pressed, which slope 64a or 64b is pressed depends on whether the selection arm 60 is in the auto reverse position or in the auto shut-off position. Is determined by

Specifically, when the selection arm 60 is in the auto reverse position (see FIG. 19), when the end detection arm 54 rotates, the end detection arm 5
4 is the selection arm 6
As a result, the right inclined surface 64b of the 0 selected pressed portion 64 is pressed, whereby the selection arm 60 is rotated in the CW direction (see FIG. 20). When the selection arm 60 is in the automatic shut-off position (see FIG. 21), when the end detection arm 54 rotates, the right slope 61b of the selection pressing portion 61 of the end detection arm 54 is turned on.
Is the left slope 64 of the selected pressed portion 64 of the selection arm 60
a, thereby causing the selection arm 60
Is rotated in the CCW direction (see FIG. 22).

When the selection arm 60 is turned, the controlled piece 65L or 65R of the direction slider 19 is pressed via the control pin 60c, and the direction slider 19 is slid left or right. .

When the end detection arm 54 rotates while the selection arm 60 is in the auto-reverse position, the selection arm 60 is rotated in the CW direction, thereby moving the direction slider 19 to the right. (See FIG. 20). The sliding of the direction slider 19 rightward means changing its position from the FWD position to the RVS position.
Conversely, when the end detection arm 54 rotates while the selection arm 60 is in the auto-shut-off position, the selection arm 60 is rotated in the CCW direction, thereby moving the direction slider 19 to the left. (See FIG. 22). The sliding of the direction slider 19 to the left means changing its position from the RVS position to the FWD position.

Further, the selection arm 60 is turned in the CCW direction, that is, the direction slider 19 is moved to RVS.
In the rotation for changing from the position to the FWD position, the pressed portion 27a of the lock plate 27 is pressed rightward by the pressing portion 60d formed at the tip of the front arm 60b of the selection arm 60, The rightward movement of the lock plate 27 is caused by the P
The lock of the LAY slider 21 and the like is released, and the automatic shutoff is performed.

However, as described above, the selection arm 60
When the tape end detection is performed while is in the auto reverse position, the lock plate 27 is not moved because the selection arm 60 is rotated in the CW direction, and the position of the direction slider 19 is changed from the FWD position to the RVS position. Since only the change is made, an automatic reverse is performed (see FIG. 20), and the selection arm 60
Is in the auto shut-off position and the tape end is detected, the selection arm 60 is rotated in the CCW direction, so that the lock plate 27 is moved, and
The AY mode and / or the REC mode are released, and the automatic shutoff is performed (see FIG. 22). Also, when the auto shut-off is performed, as described above, the position of the direction slider 19 is RV.
The position is changed from the S position to the FWD position.

After all, the N-PLAY mode and the N-REC
When the tape end is detected in the mode, the tape is automatically reversed to form the R-PLAY mode or the R-REC mode, and the tape end is detected in the R-PLAY mode and the R-REC mode. Is automatically shut off, and the N-STOP mode is formed.

Here, in the N-REC mode, the case where the tape cassette 5 cannot record on the B side will be described later.

Next, the prohibition of changing the direction in the REC mode will be described. This is because changing the tape running direction by operating the direction switch 18 in the REC mode results in recording of an unpredictable portion on the opposite surface of the tape cassette 5, so that the recording is prohibited. There is a need.

First, the REC mode will be described before explaining the inhibition of the direction change during the REC mode.

Whether the tape cassette 5 mounted on the tape cassette recorder 1 can record a sound is usually determined by detecting the shape of the tape cassette 5, for example, the presence or absence of an erroneous erasure preventing claw (not shown). It is detected and determined by the mechanism 66.

The erroneous erasure prevention claw detection mechanism 66 includes detection arms 67 and 67 which are rotated depending on the presence or absence of the erroneous erasure prevention claw (not shown) of the tape cassette 5, and the detection arm 6.
7 and 67, a connection plate 68 that slides in conjunction with the right detection arm 67R, and an interfering piece (described later) provided at the rear end of the REC slider 22 and formed on the right detection arm 67 and the connection plate 68. (See FIGS. 23 to 28).

There are two detection arms 67 on the left and right. Both detection arms 67a are arranged at positions separately facing the erroneous erasure prevention claws of the tape cassette 5, and an arm extending forward from the lower end of the detection portion 67a. Arm 67b.
Is the upper surface of the mechanical chassis 7 and is rotatably supported at the left and right ends of its rear side edge. The detection arm 67 disposed on the left side detects whether recording is possible on the side A of the tape cassette 5, and the detection arm 67 disposed on the right side detects whether recording is possible on the side B of the tape cassette 5. L-side detection arm 67L and R-side detection arm 6
7R (see FIGS. 23 to 28).

When the erroneous erasure preventing claw of the tape cassette 5 is detected (recording is possible), the detection arm 67 is rotated, and the arms 67b, 67b are moved outward from each other.
That is, the L-side detection arm 67L is rotated in the CW direction, and the R-side detection arm 67R is rotated in the CCW direction (see FIG. 23).

When the erroneous erasure prevention claw of the tape cassette 5 cannot be detected, the detection portion 67a of the detection arm 67 enters the concave portion of the tape cassette 5 which is opened when the erroneous erasure prevention claw is broken. As a result, the detection arm 67 is not rotated (see FIGS. 25 and 28). FIGS. 25 and 28 show a state where recording is not possible on both sides A and B of the tape cassette.

The erroneous erasure preventing claw of such a tape cassette 5 can be selectively arbitrarily folded by the operator on the side A or the side B, and therefore, when both are not folded (side A) , B side recording is possible), both are folded (side A and B side recording is not possible), or only one is folded (only one side A or B is not recording possible) There can be.

The connecting plate 68 extends on the upper surface of the mechanical chassis 7 near the rear end side edge thereof in the left-right direction and is slidably supported in the left-right direction. The distal end of the arm of the detection arm 67R is connected via a tension spring 70, and the left end is connected to the distal end of the arm 67b of the L-side detection arm 67L via a tension spring 71, Thus, the two detection arms 67L and 67R are urged in directions in which the arms 67b and 67b rotate inward. The rotation of the two detection arms 67L and 67R inward is regulated by holes formed in the mechanical chassis 7 and the like, whereby the connection plate 68 is maintained in a neutral state.

A bent piece (hereinafter referred to as "interfered piece") 68a which is bent downward and extends downward through the mechanical chassis 7 is formed at the left end of the connecting plate 68. A bent piece (hereinafter, referred to as an “interfered piece”) 67 that is bent downward at the tip of the arm portion 67b of the detection arm 67L and extends downward through the mechanical chassis 7.
c is formed, and the interference piece 68a of the connection plate 68 and the interference piece 67c of the L-side detection arm 67L are
They are arranged close to each other, and are both located behind the REC slider 22 on the lower surface side of the mechanical chassis 7.

When each of the interference pieces 67c and 68a detects the erroneous erasure prevention claw by each of the detection arms 67 and 67 (when recording is possible), each of the interference pieces 67c and 68a receives the interference piece 67c and 68a.
68a are located far apart (hereinafter, referred to as “claw detection position”), and when the erroneous erasure prevention claws cannot be detected (recording is disabled), they are moved closer to each other (hereinafter, “claw detection position”). "Detection position"). Of course, when only one of the erroneous erasure prevention claws could not be detected, the interfered piece 67 on the side that could not be detected
Only c or 68a is the claw non-detection position, while 6
8a or 67c is a claw detection position.

The rotating piece 69 rotatably supported at the rear end of the REC slider 22 extends rearward, and its rear edge is set when the two interference pieces 67c and 68a are at the claw detecting position. And a control boss 69a penetrating through the mechanical chassis 7 is provided upright on the upper surface thereof.

[0148] A restriction hole 72 for the direction slider 19 is formed in a portion of the rotary piece 69 which penetrates the control boss 69a of the mechanical chassis 7, and the control boss 69a is located in the restriction hole 72. Depending on the position of the direction slider 19, the control boss 69a moves the regulating hole 7
2, the rear end of the rotating piece 69 is slightly swung in the left-right direction.

More specifically, the direction slider 1
When 9 is in the FWD position, the rotating piece 69 is pressed to the left by the right edge 72R of the regulating hole 72 (see FIG. 2).
3, see FIG. 25), and at the time of the RVS position, the rotating piece 69 is pressed to the right by the left edge 72L of the regulating hole 72 (see FIG. 28). When both the interfered pieces 67c and 68a are at the claw non-detection position and the direction slider 19 is at the FWD position, the rear end edge of the rotating piece 69 is close to the interfered piece 67c of the L-side detection arm 67L. In the RVS position, the rear edge of the rotary piece 69 is opposed to the interference piece 68a of the connection plate 68 (see FIG. 28). .

Therefore, when the erroneous erasure prevention claw of the tape cassette 5 is not bent on both the A and B surfaces (when both are capable of recording), the two detection arms 67 are rotated together as described above. , The two interfered pieces 67c, 68a
Are moved away from each other to become the claw detection position, and do not face the rotating piece 69 of the REC slider 22 (see FIG. 23). The interference pieces 67c and 68a do not collide with each other, so that the REC slider 22 can be set in the pushed state (see FIG. 24). Note that, in such a case, the REC slider 22 can be in the pressed state regardless of the position of the direction slider 19 (FWD position or RVS position) (see FIGS. 24 and 27).

Next, when the erroneous erasure prevention claw on the surface A of the tape cassette 5 is broken and the direction slider 19 is at the FWD position, the L-side detection arm 67L is not rotated and Located on the REC
Since the rotating piece 69 of the slider 22 is located on the FWD position side, the rotating piece 69 faces the interfered piece 67c of the L-side detection arm 67L. Interfering piece 6 of arm 67L
7c, the REC slider 22 cannot be brought into the depressed state, and thus the recording of the A side is prohibited (see FIG. 25).

Even when the erroneous erasure prevention claw on the A side of the tape cassette 5 is broken, when the direction slider 19 is at the RVS position, the rotating piece 69 of the REC slider 22 is located at the RVS position side. Therefore, the REC slider 22 can be pushed in without facing the interference piece 67c of the L-side detection arm 67L.

If the erroneous erasure prevention claw on the B side of the tape cassette 5 is broken and the direction slider 19 is at the RVS position, the R side detection arm 67
R is not rotated and is located at that position, the connecting plate 68 does not slide, and the rotating piece 69 of the REC slider 22
Is located on the RVS position side so that the connecting plate 6
8 is opposed to the interference piece 68a, and even if the REC slider 22 is pushed in, the rotating piece 69
8, the REC slider 22 cannot be brought into the depressed state because of the collision with the interference piece 68a of FIG. 8, and the recording of the B side is prohibited (see FIG. 28).

Even when the erroneous erasure preventing claw on the side B of the tape cassette 5 is broken, when the direction slider 19 is at the FWD position, the rotating piece 69 of the REC slider 22 is located at the FWD position side. Therefore, it does not face the interference piece 68a of the connection plate 68,
The REC slider 22 can be pushed.

Next, the direction change prohibition mechanism in the REC mode will be described.

The direction change prohibition mechanism 73 includes the RE
In the depressed state of the C slider 22, a regulating arm 74 acting on a part of the direction slider 19, and a regulated arm which is a part of the direction slider 19 and is acted on by the regulating arm 74 and is prohibited from moving in the left-right direction. (See FIGS. 29, 30, and 33)
reference).

The regulating arm 74 has a substantially U-shape, and its bent portion is rotatably supported by the mechanical chassis 7 through a long hole 22a formed in the REC slider 22, and the REC slider 22 is pushed in. In a state in which the arm is not pressed, one arm piece (hereinafter, referred to as a “pressed arm piece”) 74a extends in a direction slightly closer to the right side from the rear,
The other arm piece (hereinafter, referred to as a "regulating arm piece") 74b is positioned so as to extend diagonally forward left (see FIG. 29).

The regulating arm 74 is connected to the selection arm 6.
0, and the pressed arm piece 74a is located below the selection arm 60 so as to overlap the rear arm 60a of the selection arm 60.
Reference numeral 4a is disposed near an arm piece extending to the left side of the end detection arm 54 (see FIG. 29).

A restricting piece 76 bent upward is formed at the tip of the restricting arm piece 74b. The restricting piece 76 penetrates the mechanical chassis 7 and is positioned so as to slightly protrude from the upper surface thereof.

On the other hand, at the left end of the direction slider 19, the right or left (the direction slider 1)
9 position) and the restricted portion 75 opposed to
Is formed, and the restricting piece 76 of the restricting arm 74 when rotated to a predetermined position is positioned in the movement trajectory of the restricted portion 75 due to the lateral sliding of the direction slider 19 (FIG. 30, see FIG. 33).

The regulating arm 74 is provided with the regulating arm piece 7.
A tension spring 77 is stretched between 4b and a portion of the REC slider 22 located rearward, whereby the regulating arm 74 is urged in the CW direction. Note that the rotation of the regulating arm 74 is such that a part of the regulating arm piece 74b is formed by the rotation preventing piece 22b formed on the REC slider 22.
(See FIG. 29).
Accordingly, when the REC slider 22 is pushed, the rotation preventing piece 22b also moves rearward, so that the rotation of the regulating arm 74 in the CW direction is permitted (FIG. 30,
See FIG. 33).

However, when the REC slider 22 is not in the pushed state, the regulating arm 74
A part thereof abuts against the rotation preventing piece 22b of the EC slider 22 to prevent its rotation, and the restricting piece 76 is not located on the movement locus of the restricted portion 75 of the direction slider 19, and therefore, Direction slider 1
9 is allowed to slide in the left-right direction (see FIG. 29).

On the other hand, when the REC slider 22 is pushed, the regulating arm 74 is rotated in the CW direction, and the regulating piece 76 is positioned on the movement locus of the regulated portion 75 of the direction slider 19, whereby When the direction slider 19 is slid in the left-right direction, the restricted portion 75 interferes with the restricting piece 76 of the restricting arm 74, so that the direction slider 19 cannot slide. Therefore, the change of the direction is prohibited. 30 and 33).

When the REC slider 22 is in the depressed state, the interference of the restriction piece 76 of the restricted portion 75 is
Regardless of the position of the direction slider 19, the change of the direction is prohibited in the REC mode regardless of the position (FWD position or RVS position) of the direction slider 19 (FIG. 30). ,
See FIG. 33).

By the way, in any case, REC
If the direction cannot be changed when the slider 22 is in the depressed state, it is assumed that the tape cassette 5 capable of recording both the A side and the B side is recorded from the A side, and then the B side is continuously recorded. REC mode (R on A side
When the tape end is detected in the EC mode), it is impossible to perform recording on the B side by the auto reverse (R-REC mode).

Therefore, there is provided a mechanism for releasing the direction change prohibition mechanism 73 in the N-REC mode only during the auto-reverse mode and temporarily releasing the direction change prohibition mechanism 73 for allowing the auto-reverse.

The mechanism for temporarily releasing the direction change prohibition mechanism 73 is a pressed arm piece 74a of the regulating arm 74.
And an end detection arm 54 that presses the pressed arm piece 74a to rotate the regulation arm 74 (see FIGS. 31 to 35).

As described above, the end detection arm 54 is rotated by the rotation means 56 when the tape end is detected, but the restriction is made so that the end detection arm 54 approaches the tip of the end detection arm 54. Since the pressed arm piece 74a of the arm 74 is arranged, the end detection arm 54
Is to rotate the control arm 74 in the CCW direction.
6 is the restricted portion 75 of the direction slider 19.
Therefore, when the tape end is detected, the direction can be changed (see FIGS. 31 and 32).

As a result, when the tape end is detected during the N-REC mode in the tape cassette 5 capable of recording both the side A and the side B, the direction change is prohibited by the direction change prohibition mechanism 73 during the REC mode. Is prohibited (see FIG. 32), the R-REC mode is set, and recording on the B side of the tape cassette 5 is performed (see FIG. 33).

When the tape end is detected in the R-REC mode (REC mode of the RVS position) (see FIG. 34), the tape end is detected in the same manner as when the tape end is detected in the R-PLAY mode. , The direction is changed and the auto shutoff is performed (Fig. 3
5). FIG. 35 shows a case where the direction is changed (R
(VS position to FWD position), but not in the STOP mode, that is, a state in which the REC slider 22 is in the pressed state.

Next, when the tape end is detected in the N-REC mode as described above, the automatic reverse is always performed, and if the R-REC mode is formed, the B side of the tape cassette 5 cannot record. In this case, the side B is recorded by the automatic reverse.

Therefore, in the tape cassette 5, when the recording is possible on the side A and the recording is not possible on the side B, when the tape end is detected in the N-REC mode, the automatic reverse is not performed and the automatic shut-off mechanism is set. is necessary.

The automatic shut-off mechanism when the B-side recording is not possible includes an action piece 78 formed at the rear end of the REC slider 22 and the connecting plate 6 pressed by the action piece 78.
8 is connected to the connecting plate 68 and acts on the selecting arm 60 when the recording on the B side is not possible.
And a selection arm 60 acted on by the position displacement lever 79 (see FIGS. 36 to 38).

The action piece 78 of the REC slider 22 is formed on the inclined edge which is formed on the right side of the rotating piece 69 and is deviated rightward toward the rear, so that the interference piece 68a of the connecting plate 68 detects no claw. When it is in the position, it is provided to face this.

The position displacement lever 79 is rotatably supported by the mechanical chassis 7 through an elongated hole 68b formed at the left end of the connection plate 68, and a small piece extending obliquely right forward near the rotation fulcrum. 79a, and a sickle arm 79b extending substantially forward from the pivot point and extending to the vicinity of the control pin 60c of the selection arm 60 protruding from the upper surface of the mechanical chassis 7.

A small projection 80 is formed on the lower surface of the small piece 79a, and the small projection 80 fits into an L-shaped hole 81 formed in a laterally L-shape formed on the left end of the connection plate 68. Have been.

When the connecting plate 68 slides between the claw detecting position and the claw non-detecting position, the small projection 80 of the small piece 79a is set to the L of the connecting plate 68.
The position displacement lever 79 is not rotated since it is located in the horizontally long hole 81a extending in the left-right direction of the character hole 81. When the connection plate 68 is at the claw non-detection position, the small protrusion 80 is located at the right end of the horizontally long hole 81a. When the connection plate 68 slides to the claw detection position, the small protrusion 80 is It is located at the left end.

By the way, the direction slider 19
Is the FWD position, and when the connection plate 68 is in the claw non-detection position and the REC slider 22 is pushed, the action piece 78 presses the interference piece 68a of the connection plate 68 to the left. Is moved further to the left (the direction opposite to the claw detection position) from the claw non-detection position (see FIG. 37).

When the connecting plate 68 is moved to the left from the claw non-detection position, the small projection 80 moves forward through the vertically long hole 81b extending below the L-shaped hole 81. Accordingly, the position displacement lever 79 is rotated in the CW direction (see FIG. 37).

When the position displacement lever 79 is rotated in the CW direction, the front end of the sickle arm 79b slightly moves the control pin 60c of the selection arm 60 slightly protruding upward from the mechanical chassis 7 to the left. , Selection arm 60
Is slightly rotated in the CCW direction. This state is the above-mentioned automatic shut-off position in the selection arm 60 (see FIG. 37).

However, in the state where recording on the B side is not possible, as described above, the selection arm 60 is in the automatic shut-off position. In this state, if the tape end detection is performed as described above, the end is detected. The left slope 61a of the selection pressing portion 61 of the detection arm 54 presses the right slope 64b of the selection pressed portion 64 of the selection arm 60, whereby the selection arm 60 is rotated in the CCW direction, As described above, the distal end of the selection arm 60 pushes the lock plate 27 rightward,
Movement of 7 to the right is the PLAY where the pressed state was held
The slider 21 and the REC slider 22 are unlocked, and the automatic shutoff is performed (see FIG. 38). FIG. 38 shows the PLAY slider 21.
And the state immediately before the REC slider 22 enters the release state.

Next, the tape cassette 5 recorder,
When the lid 4 is opened with respect to the housing 2 (hereinafter referred to as “open lid”).
That. ), Set the direction slider 19 to FWD
It has a FWD return mechanism 82 for returning to the position.

The FWD return mechanism 82 functions regardless of whether or not the tape cassette 5 is mounted on the cassette mounting section 3.

In any case, when the lid 4 is opened, the FWD position is always convenient for the operator. In addition, this may be the RVS position instead of the FWD position, but it is generally considered that the FWD position is preferable.

By the way, the FWD return mechanism 82 is
The tape cassette 5 is mounted on the cassette tape recorder 1 and functions in a reproducing state or a recording state (PLAY mode or REC mode). This means that the playback state or the recording state is the tape cassette 5
The magnetic head 10 and the pinch rollers 11, 11 are inserted therein. If the cover is opened in such a state, the main components such as the magnetic head 10 and the pinch rollers 11, 11 may be damaged. Because of that, PLAY
In the mode or the REC mode, the lid 4 can be opened.

The FWD return mechanism 82 includes the lid 4
An opening / closing link 83 connecting the position on the left side of the lid 4 near the turning end with respect to the housing 2 and the front end of the mechanical chassis 7 with the left side thereof; A direction changing lever 84 which is pressed and acts on the direction slider 19 (see FIGS. 1, 39 to 43).

The opening / closing link 83 is rotatably supported at a position slightly forward of the rotating end of the side surface of the lid 4 with respect to the housing 2, and the front end thereof is the front end of the mechanical chassis 7. A long hole 7b of the side wall 7a bent upward at the left edge thereof
(See FIG. 43), and an operating portion 83a is formed at the front end of the opening / closing link 83 along the upper surface of the mechanical chassis 7, and the operating portion 83a has a rectangular hole 83b. Are formed (see FIG. 39).

The direction changing lever 84 has a substantially U-shape when viewed from above, and its bent portion is rotatable to the mechanical chassis 7 through an elongated hole 85 formed on the upper surface of the direction slider 19 on the left side of its front end. And the distal end of one of the arms is
A hook 84 is formed on the actuated portion 84a fitted into the rectangular hole 83b of the third arm 3a, and the tip of the other arm, the left edge of which acts on the boss-shaped hooked portion 86 provided on the direction slider 19 It is formed in the portion 84b.

The hooked portion 86 projects upward from a long hole 85 in which the direction change lever 84 of the direction slider 19 is disposed, toward the left front, and the direction slider 19 is driven by the RVS.
In the position, the hooked portion 86 is positioned in contact with or close to the hooking portion 84b of the direction change lever 84 (see FIG. 39).

According to the FWD return mechanism 82,
When the lid 4 is opened, the rear end of the opening / closing link 83 is displaced upward and rearward.
3a is displaced rearward along the mechanical chassis 7, and the direction change lever 84 is rotated in the CW direction as viewed from above by the rectangular hole 83b of the action portion 83a (FIG. 4).
0).

The direction changing lever 84 rotated in the CW direction presses the hooked portion 86 leftward by one edge of the hooking portion 84b, and moves the direction slider 19 leftward, that is, FWD. The slide is moved to the position, and the FWD is returned (see FIG. 40).

The cover 4 is opened by the FWD return mechanism 82, and the direction slider 19 is moved to the FW position.
In the D position, the hook 84b of the direction change lever 84 rotates, and the hook 86 of the direction slider 19 slides to the left. The change lever 84 no longer exists (FIGS. 40 and 41).
Therefore, the position of the direction slider 19 can be artificially changed to the right, that is, the RVS position (see FIG. 41).

If the direction switch 18 is artificially set to the RVS position in the open state, the lid 4 is closed in this state (hereinafter, referred to as the RVS position).
It is called "closed lid." 4), the direction change lever 84 rotates in the CCW direction, and the edge of the hook 84b opposite to the one edge collides with the hook 86.
You will not be able to close the lid.

Therefore, the cassette tape recorder 1 forms an inclined surface 84c that is deviated downward as it goes rightward at the edge of the hook 84b of the direction change lever 84 opposite to the one edge.

Thus, when the cover 4 is to be closed in the above-described state, the hooked portion 86 for preventing the direction changing lever 84 from rotating in the CCW direction.
Above the inclined surface 84c, and the hook 8 of the direction change lever 84 is located to the right of the hook 86.
4b is in the normal state, and the lid 4 can be closed (see FIG. 42). The hook 84b
In order to make it possible to get over the hooked portion 86, as described above, the inclined surface 84c is formed in the hooked portion 84b, but the invention is not limited to this, and a similar inclined surface is formed in the hooked portion 86. Can obtain the same effect.

As described above, the FWD return mechanism 82 operates in the PLAY mode and the REC mode.
It works, but during REC mode,
When the lid 4 is opened in the R-REC mode, the F
There is a problem that the REC mode is changed from the RVS position to the FWD position by the WD return function 82.

Therefore, the cassette tape recorder 1 has a REC mode release mechanism 87 for releasing the REC mode when the cover 4 is opened during the REC mode (see FIG. 39).

The REC mode release mechanism 87 is formed on the action portion 83a of the opening / closing link 83, and
And an actuated piece 27b formed at the left end of the lock plate 27 and penetrating through the mechanical chassis 7 and protruding to the upper surface side.

The angled cam portion 83c is formed integrally with the right edge of the action portion 83a so that the right side is convex.
The actuated piece 27b of the lock plate 27 is located on the movement locus of the chevron 83c when the lid 4 is opened (see FIG. 42).

Then, the lid 4 is opened and its action portion 8
When the 3a is moved backward, the angled cam portion 83c moves the actuated piece 27b projecting upward from the mechanical chassis 7 to the right, whereby the REC slider 22 and the lock plate 27 are engaged. The union is broken,
The pressed state of the REC slider 22 is set to the released state (see FIG. 42).

As a result, when the lid 4 is opened during the REC mode, the REC mode is released and, for example, the R-mode is released.
When the cover is opened during the REC mode, the direction is changed in the REC mode, thereby preventing an unexpected portion of the magnetic tape 6 from being recorded.

The specific shapes and structures of the respective parts shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples for embodying the present invention. The scope should not be construed as limiting.

[0203]

As is apparent from the above description, the tape drive of the present invention comprises a driving gear having a built-in clutch mechanism, an oscillating gear meshing with the driving gear via the clutch mechanism. An end detection arm which is turned by a turning means provided on the drive side gear by detecting the stop of the rotation of the swing gear, and is slidably supported by the mechanical chassis, so that the tape runs in the normal running direction. A direction slider for switching between the (FWD) direction and the reverse running (RVS) direction, and a REC slider for forming a recording mode (REC mode) for recording a signal on a tape;
A restricting arm having a restricting portion acting on the direction slider when the REC slider is depressed, wherein the restricting portion of the restricting arm interferes with a restricted portion of the direction slider in a REC mode. When the tape end is detected, the control arm is operated by the end detection arm to temporarily prevent the direction from being slid in the REC mode in the REC mode. It is characterized in that it is released.

Therefore, in the tape drive of the present invention, in the REC mode, while the direction change is effectively prevented by interference with the direction slider, when the end of the tape is detected, the direction change is prohibited. Is temporarily canceled, so that when the tape end is detected in the REC mode at the FWD position, the direction is changed, thereby shifting to the RVS position, and
The C mode can be continued. That is, auto-reverse during REC can be realized despite the fact that the direction change is effectively prohibited during REC.

Further, the above-mentioned function can be realized by a mechanical structure without performing the electric detection and the electric control as described above, and the tape can be realized with a simple structure without increasing the number of parts. Drive devices can be produced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention together with FIGS. 2 to 43. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a cassette tape recorder.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state where a lid is removed.

FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view mainly for explaining a driving mechanism.

FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view showing an FWD position state for explaining a positional relationship between sliders together with FIG. 5;

FIG. 5 is a schematic plan view showing an RVS position state.

FIG. 6 shows a drive mechanism together with FIG. 7, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a LAY mode.

FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing an FF mode.

8 is a view for explaining a rotation speed switching mechanism together with FIG. 9, and FIG. 8 is a schematic side view in a low speed mode.

FIG. 9 is a schematic side view in a high-speed mode.

FIG. 10 shows the FF mode / R together with FIG. 11 to FIG.
This drawing is for explaining the EW mode, and is a schematic plan view of the REW mode in the RVS position.

FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of the FF mode in the FWD position.

FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view of a STOP mode in an FWD position.

FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view of a REW mode in an FWD position.

FIG. 14 is a schematic plan view of a STOP mode in an RVS position.

FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view of a REW mode in an RVS position.

FIG. 16 shows a state in which the swing gear is switched together with FIG. 17, and FIG. 16 is a schematic side view of the low-speed mode.

FIG. 17 is a schematic side view of a high-speed mode.

FIG. 18 explains the operation of the tape end detection mechanism together with FIGS. 19 to 22, and is a schematic plan view in which tape end detection is about to be performed at the FWD position.

FIG. 19 is a schematic plan view showing a state where the tape end is detected at the FWD position, following FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view showing a state where auto-reverse has been performed, following FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a schematic plan view showing a state where a tape end is detected at an RVS position.

FIG. 22 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which auto shutoff is about to be performed, following FIG. 21;

FIG. 23 explains the operation of the erroneous erasure prevention claw detection mechanism together with FIG. 24 to FIG. 28. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing an OP mode.

FIG. 24 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the REC mode is set, following FIG. 23;

FIG. 25 is a schematic plan view showing a STOP mode in a FWD position where REC cannot be performed on both the A side and the B side.

FIG. 26 is a schematic plan view showing a STOP mode in an RVS position where both the A and B surfaces can be REC.

FIG. 27 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the REC mode is set, following FIG. 26;

FIG. 28 is a schematic plan view showing a STOP mode in the RVS position where REC is not possible on both the A side and the B side.

29 is a schematic plan view showing the direction change prohibition mechanism together with FIG. 30 and showing a STOP mode in the FWD position. FIG.

FIG. 30 is a view showing a state in which the REC mode is set, following FIG. 29;
FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the direction cannot be changed.

FIG. 31 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which a direction change prohibition mechanism is temporarily released when a tape end is detected at an FWD position.

FIG. 32 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which auto-reverse during REC has been performed, following FIG. 31;

FIG. 33 is a schematic plan view showing a state where the direction change prohibition mechanism operates again at the RVS position, following FIG. 32;

FIG. 34 is a schematic plan view showing a state where tape end detection has been performed at the FWD position.

FIG. 35 is a schematic plan view showing a state where the tape end is detected and the direction is changed, following FIG. 34;

FIG. 36: A STOP to kick to the FWD position when a tape cassette capable of recording only the side A and not recording the side B is mounted.
It is a schematic plan view showing a mode.

FIG. 37 is a schematic plan view showing a state where the tape end is detected and a state where the selection arm is located at the auto shut-off position, following FIG. 36;

FIG. 38 is a schematic plan view showing a state immediately before the automatic shut-off, following FIG. 37;

FIG. 39 is a schematic plan view showing a STOP mode in the RVS position, for explaining the FWD return mechanism.

FIG. 40 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the direction has been changed based on the opening operation of the lid.

FIG. 41 is a schematic plan view showing a state where the direction switch has been operated to set the RVS position in the opened state, following FIG. 40; ,

42 is a schematic plan view showing a state where the lid is closed, following FIG. 41. FIG.

FIG. 43 is an enlarged side view showing the FWD return mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Cassette tape recorder (tape drive device),
6 ... Magnetic tape (tape), 19 ... Direction slider, 35 ... Drive gear, 36 ... Swing gear, 38 ... Clutch mechanism, 54 ... End detection arm, 54a, 59 ...
Rack, toothless gear (rotating means), 74 ... regulating arm, 7
5 ... regulated part: part of the direction slider, 76
… Regulatory piece (Regulator)

Claims (1)

[Claims] A driving gear having a built-in clutch mechanism;
An oscillating gear that meshes with the driving gear via the clutch mechanism, an end detection arm that is turned by a turning means provided on the driving gear when rotation of the oscillating gear is stopped, and A direction slider for switching the tape running direction between a forward running direction (hereinafter, referred to as “FWD”) and a reverse running direction (hereinafter, referred to as “RVS”). RE that forms a recording mode (REC mode) for recording
What is claimed is: 1. A tape drive device comprising: a C slider; and a regulating arm having a regulating portion that acts on a direction slider when the REC slider is pressed, wherein the regulating portion of the regulating arm is connected to a regulated portion of the direction slider in a REC mode. When the tape end is detected, the restriction arm is operated by the end detection arm to prevent the direction arm from sliding in the REC mode in the REC mode. A tape drive device wherein the state is temporarily released.