JP2003308684A - Recording medium device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate an operation to load recording media. <P>SOLUTION: The recording medium device 10 has a tray 18 moving in a longitudinal direction (A, B direction) by passing a slot 16 of a front bezel 14. The tray 18 has a housing section in which the recording media are housed. This tray is conveyed in the longitudinal direction (A, B direction) by a tray conveyance mechanism 22 arranged on the left side of a main chassis 12. The mechanism 22 is driven by a tray driving motor 26 attached to the back of a bracket 24. The loading and ejection operation of the recording media are automatically carried out by the movement of the tray 18 in the A, B direction and a movable side connector of the recording media is surely coupled to a stationary side connector 34. In addition, the movable side connector can be parted from the stationary side connector 34 in the ejection operation and therefore the loading and ejection operation of the recording media are easily carried out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording medium device, and more particularly, to a recording medium device in which a recording medium having a connector on the tip side in the insertion direction is mounted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional recording medium device, for example, when a recording medium having a connector at the end of a cartridge is manually inserted, a movable side connector of the recording medium is provided at a fixed side provided in the device. It is configured to connect to the connector.

Further, this type of recording medium device has an insertion opening into which a recording medium is inserted in the front bezel,
The fixed side connector is provided at the inner part of the insertion port. And
The insertion operation of the recording medium is completed by the operator inserting the recording medium by pushing the recording medium into the apparatus through the insertion opening.

Further, when ejecting the recording medium mounted in the recording medium apparatus, the recording medium is ejected by grasping the rear end of the recording medium protruding from the insertion port and pulling out the recording medium.

[0005]

However, in the conventional recording medium device, since the rear end of the recording medium is projected from the insertion opening of the front bezel when the recording medium is mounted, for example, information is recorded on the recording medium. It is possible to accidentally pull out the recording medium even while writing, and there is a risk that the recording medium may be pulled out from the recording medium device while the computer is accessing the recording medium and writing or reading information. .

Further, in the conventional recording medium device, since the rear part of the recording medium is held in a state of protruding from the insertion port, dust enters the device through the gap between the cartridge of the recording medium and the insertion port. There was also such a problem.

In addition, there is a possibility that other equipment or the hand of the operator may accidentally come into contact with the rear end portion of the recording medium with the insertion opening protruding, in which case the information writing or reading operation is hindered by an external shock. May be

[0008] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a recording medium device which solves the above problems.

[0009]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following features.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transport mechanism for transporting the recording medium between the medium exchange position and the medium loading position, and a process of transporting the recording medium to the medium loading position by the transport operation of the transport mechanism. The fixed-side connector that is connected to the movable-side connector that is provided at the end of the recording-medium insertion side, and the recording-medium insertion position that conveys the recording-medium to the medium mounting position, and the movable-side connector of the recording medium becomes the fixed-side connector A drive unit for driving the transport mechanism so as to transport the recording medium from the medium mounting position to the medium replacement position after the movable side connector of the recording medium is separated from the fixed side connector by coupling and ejecting. Therefore, it is possible to write and read information while the recording medium is stored inside the device. Will not be directly impact is applied to the recording medium while accessing the computer, dust is also prevented from entering into the device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, guide members for guiding the conveyance position of the recording medium are provided on both sides of the front surface of the fixed side connector, and the movable side connector of the recording medium is surely provided inside the apparatus. It is possible to connect to the fixed side connector.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the transport mechanism transports the medium holding portion holding the recording medium, and the recording medium is securely mounted and ejected while being held by the medium holding portion. Will be able to do.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the transport mechanism is provided on the upper chassis facing the upper surface of the medium holding unit, the lower chassis facing the lower surface of the medium holding unit, and the upper chassis. It is provided with a pressing portion that presses the upper surface of the recording medium in the process of inserting the medium holding portion into the space formed between the lower chassis and the lower chassis, and stabilizes the medium holding portion that holds the recording medium. Therefore, it is possible to convey the sheet in the mounting direction and the eject direction.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the transport mechanism is arranged on the side of the medium holding portion, which makes it possible to reduce the thickness of the apparatus.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a recording medium device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the recording medium device according to the present invention as seen from the diagonally right rear side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the recording medium device according to the present invention, as viewed from the diagonally left rear side. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a recording medium device, (A) is a plan view,
(B) is a side view and (C) is a front view. 1 to 4
As shown in FIG. 1, the recording media device 10 has a front bezel 14 coupled to the front end of the main chassis 12 and a tray 18 that moves in the front-rear direction (A and B directions) through the insertion opening 16 of the front bezel 14. Have.

The tray 18 is in a state of being held at a medium loading position inserted in a space 20 formed inside the main chassis 12, and a tray conveying mechanism 22 arranged on the left side of the main chassis 12 causes the tray 18 to move in the front-back direction ( It is conveyed in the A and B directions). The tray transport mechanism 22 is supported by a bracket 24 connected to the side of the main chassis 12, and is driven by a tray drive motor (drive unit) 26 attached to the back surface of the bracket 24.

As described above, since the recording medium device 10 is arranged on the left side of the main chassis 12 in the tray transport mechanism 22 and the tray drive motor 26, the device can be made thin.

The main chassis 12 is composed of an upper chassis 28 formed so as to cover the upper part of the space 20 and a lower chassis 30 formed so as to cover the lower part of the space 20. Further, a plurality of columns 32 are interposed between the upper chassis 28 and the lower chassis 30, and a height-wise interval is regulated so as not to contact the upper and lower surfaces of the tray 18.

A fixed-side connector 34 is attached to the lower chassis 30 at a position facing the insertion opening 16. Since the fixed-side connector 34 has the contact pins 34a extending in the front-rear direction (A and B directions), the recording medium 35 (see FIG. 5) is coupled from the A direction, and the recording medium is moved in the B direction. The bond is released.

As the recording medium of this embodiment, for example, a magnetic disk device in which a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, a head arm, an actuator for driving an arm, etc. are housed is used.

The upper chassis 28 is provided with a pair of pressing arms (pressing portions) 36 extending in the A direction. The pressing arm 36 presses the upper surface of the recording medium 35 (see FIG. 5) placed on the tray 18 and holds it in a state without rattling.

The front bezel 14 has the insertion port 16 and
An eject operation switch 38 that is pressed when ejecting, and an emergency operation hole 40 that ejects the tray 18 by manual operation when the motor cannot be driven due to a power failure or the like are provided.

On the right side of the main chassis 12, the tray 18 is pushed by a wire member such as a wire inserted through the emergency operating hole 40 to eject the tray 18 in the ejecting direction (B).
An emergency mechanism 42 is provided for moving in the direction).

5A and 5B are views showing the structure of the recording medium. FIG. 5A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a plan view, and FIG. 5C is a side view. As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, the recording medium 35 has a movable side connector 35a, which is coupled to the fixed side connector 34, on the front surface (insertion side end surface).

Further, the recording medium 35 is provided with hooking grooves 35b and 35c on the insertion sides of the left and right side surfaces, the positions of which are restricted in the height direction (E and F directions) with respect to the fixed side connector 34. The locking grooves 35b and 35c are formed so as to open on the front surface (the end surface on the insertion side) and extend in the moving direction (A and B directions) of the tray 18.

Further, on the left and right side surfaces of the recording medium 35, a pair of locking grooves 35d and 35e for restricting the position of the tray 18 in the moving direction (A and B directions) are provided. One hooking groove 35d is provided at an intermediate position in the A and B directions, and the other hooking groove 35e is provided so as to be located on the rear side of the left and right side surfaces.

Further, the hooking grooves 35d and 35e are opened on the lower surface side of the recording medium 35, and are set to the middle height of the left and right side surfaces by Z.
It is formed extending in the direction. Therefore, recording media 3
The mounting direction of 5 is restricted by the locking grooves 35b and 35c and the locking grooves 35d and 35e formed on the left and right side surfaces, and the movable side connector 35a is reliably coupled to the fixed side connector 34.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the recording medium device 10 as seen from the front bottom surface side. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the recording medium device 10 as viewed from the rear bottom side. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, on the lower surface of the lower chassis 30, which is the bottom side of the recording medium device 10, a detection switch (which is hidden and invisible) for detecting the medium mounting position of the tray 18 and the insertion operation. A substrate 44 provided with is attached. The lower surface of the lower chassis 30 has an emergency mechanism 4
Two rotating arms 46 are rotatably provided.

This rotating arm 46 is used for the main chassis 1
2 is connected to the tip of a rod 48 extending in the A and B directions on the right side of 2, and the rod 48 is connected to the emergency operation hole 4
When a wire member such as a wire inserted from 0 is pressed, the tray 18 is rotated to move the tray 18 in the eject direction (B
Direction) to a specified distance. As a result, the movable side connector 35a of the recording medium 35 coupled to the fixed side connector 34 is moved in the separating direction (B direction) to release the coupling. Therefore, the operator can manually pull out the tray 18.

FIG. 8 shows the tray 1 from the recording media device 10.
8 is a perspective view of a state in which 8 is moved to a medium exchange position as seen from above. As shown in FIG. 8, the tray 18 is
When the recording medium 35 is moved to the medium exchange position so as to protrude from the insertion opening 16 of the front bezel 14, the medium storage portion 50 into which the recording medium 35 is inserted is exposed.

In the medium storage portion (media holding portion) 50, mounting surfaces 52 to 54 on which the recording medium 35 is mounted are formed so as to extend in the A and B directions. Further, on the left and right side surfaces of the media storage portion 50, a pair of protrusions 56 and 57 for restricting the insertion direction of the recording medium 35 and for locking the recording medium 35 are provided.

The projections 56 and 57 allow the recording medium 35 to be inserted by fitting into the hooking grooves 35d and 35e provided on the bottoms of the left and right side surfaces of the recording medium 35, and at the same time, the medium accommodating portion 50 of the tray 18 can be accommodated. The positional deviation of the inserted recording medium 35 in the A and B directions is regulated.

The recording medium 35 can be mounted only when only the recording medium 35 having the concave portions corresponding to the protrusions 56 and 57 is inserted. Further, since the protrusions 56 and 57 are formed so as to hook the lower sides of the left and right side surfaces of the recording medium 35 and are located at the central portion and the rear portion, the orientation of the recording medium 35 (insertion direction) Are also regulated.

Further, the tray 18 is provided with arcuate concave portions 58 and 59 on the left and right side surfaces for facilitating the removal of the inserted medium. A lid 64 for closing the insertion port 16 is provided on the front surface of the tray 18.

FIG. 9 shows the tray 1 from the recording media device 10.
8 is a perspective view of a state in which 8 is moved to a medium exchange position as seen from below. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration arranged on the upper surface of the lower chassis 30. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the transport mechanism 22. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10,
On the lower surface of the tray 18, the rack 6 extending in the A and B directions is provided.
0 and a slide bar 62 extending in the A and B directions are fastened. The slide bar 62 forms a guide groove 66 for guiding the moving direction of the tray 18 with the rack 60, and also has a first end for activating a switch for detecting a tray media mounting position on the leading end side which will be described later. A recess 68 is provided. Further, a protrusion 70 for operating a motor reversing switch, which will be described later, is provided at the ends of the slide bar 62 in the A and B directions.

Further, on the rear end side of the slide bar 62, there is provided a second recess 72 for activating a switch for detecting a tray movement position which will be described later.

The rack 60 meshes with the pinion 74 of the tray transport mechanism 22, and moves in the A direction or the B direction depending on the rotation direction of the pinion 74. The pinion 74 is
As shown in FIG. 11, the rotational force of the motor 26 is transmitted via the plurality of gears 76 a to 76 d of the tray transport mechanism 22.

A guide plate 78 fixed to the upper surface of the lower chassis 30 is fitted in the guide groove 66. Thereby, the tray 18 is stably moved in the A and B directions while being guided by the guide plate 78 by transmitting the rotational force of the pinion 74 to the rack 60.

Further, the lower chassis 30 is provided with media guide members (guide members) 80 and 81 on the left and right sides of the fixed side connector 34 for guiding the left and right media exchange positions of the recording medium 35. Restricting portions 80a and 81a (however, restricting portion 80a are provided on the inner surfaces of the guide members 80 and 81 for restricting the height position of the recording medium 35.
Is hidden and invisible) is provided.

The restricting portions 80a and 81a are fitted into the hooking grooves 35d and 35e on the left and right side surfaces of the recording medium 35 inserted into the medium storing portion 50, and the recording medium 35 inserted into the medium storing portion 50 is movable. The side connector 35a is guided to a position facing the fixed side connector 34.

As a result, with respect to the recording medium 35 inserted into the medium storage portion 50, the movable side connector 35a can be surely coupled to the fixed side connector 34 in the process of moving the tray 18 to the medium mounting position.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example of each member provided in the lower chassis 30. As shown in FIG. 12, the lower chassis 30 detects the position of the tray 18 in addition to the tray transport mechanism 22, the fixed side connector 34, the emergency mechanism 42, the guide plate 78, the media guide members 80 and 81. The first detection switch 82, the motor reversing switch 84, and the second detection switch 86 project upward from the opening 30a.

The first detection switch 82, the motor reversing switch 84, and the second detection switch 86 are the same as the substrate 4 described above.
4 and is connected to a motor drive circuit 88 for driving and stopping the tray drive motor 26, as shown in FIG. The motor reversing switch 84
Is a switch for reversing the polarity of the tray drive motor 26 according to the movement of the tray 18, and in this embodiment, it has a configuration in which a pair of slide switches are combined.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first detection switch 82 is provided at a position where the first recess 68 of the slide bar 62 passes. Therefore, when the tray 18 reaches the medium mounting position (see FIG. 1), the first detection switch 82 moves to a position where the first recess 68 faces the movable piece 82a, and the movable piece 82a is in the upright state. When the tray 18 moves from the medium mounting position to the direction B, the movable section 82a is tilted and turned on.

The second detection switch 86 is provided at a position where the second recess 72 of the slide bar 62 passes. Therefore, the second detection switch 86 is
When the media reaches the media exchange position (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the second
The recess 72 moves to a position facing the movable segment 86a,
The movable piece 86a is turned up and turned off, and the movable piece 86a is tilted and turned on during the process in which the tray 18 moves from the medium exchange position to the direction A.

Therefore, the position of the tray 18 can be determined by the combination of ON / OFF of the first detection switch 82 and the second detection switch 86. Also,
The motor reversing switch 84 is provided at a position where the protrusion 70 provided on the slide bar 62 passes by the movement of the tray 18.

In the motor reversing switch 84, the movable section 84a is pressed in the tray moving direction every time the protrusion 70 passes. Then, the motor drive circuit 88 reverses the polarity of the power supplied to the tray drive motor 26 from the signal from the motor reversing switch 84 according to the operation of the movable segment 84a.

As a result, the rotational drive direction of the tray drive motor 26 is set such that the tray 18 moves from the medium mounting position to the medium replacing position when the tray is pulled out, and when the tray 18 moves from the medium replacing position to the medium mounting position. It is inverted at the time of insert operation.

Now, with reference to the timing charts shown in FIGS. 14A to 14E, the recording medium loading operation of the recording medium device 10 configured as described above will be described.

The recording medium 35 is added to the recording medium device 10.
When attaching the, first, eject switch 38
Is pressed to turn it on (P1) (see FIG. 14A). As a result, the motor drive circuit 88 rotationally drives the tray drive motor 26 (see FIG. 14E).

Therefore, the tray 18 is the tray transfer mechanism 2
The rotational force of the tray drive motor 26 is transmitted to the pinion 74 via the two plurality of gears 76a to 76d, and the rack drive is driven by the motor drive force to move in the B direction. Then, the tray 18 smoothly moves in the B direction while being guided by the guide plate 78 fitted in the guide groove 66.

When the tray 18 moves from the medium mounting position (see FIG. 1) to the medium exchange position (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the first detection switch 82 remains on and the second detection switch 86 turns off. (Fig. 14 (B)
(See (D)), the motor drive circuit 88 stops energizing the tray drive motor 26 to stop the rotation drive (FIG. 1).
4 (E)). Further, when the tray 18 arrives at the medium exchange position, the protrusion 70 of the slide bar 62 presses the movable section 84a of the motor reversing switch 84 to cause the reversing operation (see FIG. 14C).

As described above, when the tray 18 is stopped at the medium exchange position, the medium storage portion 50 of the tray 18 is pulled out to the exposed state from the insertion opening 16 of the front bezel 14. Next, the operator places the recording medium 35 shown in FIG. 4 in the medium storage portion 50 of the tray 18. At this time, the protrusions 56 and 57 projecting on the inner surfaces of the left and right side walls of the tray 18 are provided in the bottom of the left and right side surfaces of the recording medium 35.
It fits in d and 35e.

As a result, the insertion direction of the recording medium 35 is regulated, and rattling in the A and B directions is prevented.

Thereafter, the operator pushes the tray 18 or the eject operation switch 38 to turn on (P2).
Then, when it is moved in the direction A by a predetermined distance, the first recess 68 of the slide bar 62 presses the movable segment 82a of the first detection switch 82. As a result, the second detection switch 86 is turned on while the first detection switch 82 is on (see FIGS. 14B and 14D), so that the motor drive circuit 88 energizes the tray drive motor 26. It is restarted and driven to rotate in the reverse direction (see FIG. 14E).

Therefore, the pinion 74 meshing with the rack 60 is rotationally driven in the opposite direction to drive the tray 18 in the A direction. Then, the tray 18 moves smoothly in the A direction while being guided by the guide plate 78 fitted in the guide groove 66.

When the tray 18 moves from the medium replacement position (see FIGS. 8 and 9) to the medium mounting position (see FIG. 1), the first recess 68 of the slide bar 62 causes the movable section 82a of the first detection switch 82 to move. To face. Therefore, since the first detection switch 82 is turned off while the second detection switch 86 is on (see FIG. 14B), the motor drive circuit 88 stops energizing the tray drive motor 26. The rotation drive is stopped (see FIG. 14E). Also, when the tray 18 arrives at the media mounting position,
The protrusion 70 of the slide bar 62 has a motor reversing switch 84.
Of the movable piece 84a of FIG.
(See (C)).

The right and left side surfaces of the recording medium 35 housed in the medium housing section 50 of the tray 18 slide right and left immediately before the tray 18 reaches the medium mounting position. The position in the direction (C, D direction) is restricted, and then the media guide member 8
The restriction portions 80a and 81a of 0 and 81 are fitted into the locking grooves 35d and 35e on the left and right side surfaces of the recording medium 35.

As a result, the recording medium 35 inserted in the medium storage portion 50 is guided to the position where the movable side connector 35a faces the fixed side connector 34. Then, when the tray 18 arrives at the medium mounting position, the movable side connector 35a is coupled to the fixed side connector 34 and communicatively connected.

Thus, the recording medium 35 is written with information by a control signal from a computer (not shown),
Alternatively, the information is read. Also, recording medium 3
Since No. 5 is mounted inside the recording medium device 10 as it is stored in the medium storage unit 50 of the tray 18, the rear portion of the recording medium 35 does not stick out from the insertion opening 16 in the mounted state as in the conventional case. Also, it is possible to prevent the projecting portion of the recording medium 35 from being accidentally impacted during the recording or reading of information, and the reliability of the recording or reading operation is improved.

Then, again, the eject operation switch 3
When 8 is pressed and turned on, the tray 18 moves in the B direction. Therefore, the media storage portion 5 of the tray 18
The recording medium 35 stored in 0 is ejected to the medium exchange position as the movable side connector 35a is separated from the fixed side connector 34 as the tray 18 moves (FIG. 8).
reference). With this, the exchange operation of the recording medium 35 can be performed.

As described above, the movement of the tray 18 in the A and B directions automatically mounts and ejects the recording medium 35, and the movable side connector 35a is securely coupled to the fixed side connector 34. Since the movable connector 35a can be separated from the fixed connector 34 during the eject operation, the recording medium 35 can be easily attached and the eject operation can be easily performed.

In the above embodiment, the recording medium 35 having the shape shown in FIG. 4 is taken as an example.
Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to an apparatus configured to mount a recording medium having a shape other than this.

[0064]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, the transport mechanism for transporting the recording medium between the medium exchange position and the medium loading position, and the recording medium loading by the transport operation of the transport mechanism. The fixed side connector that is connected to the movable side connector provided at the insertion side end of the recording medium during the process of being conveyed to the position, and the recording medium is moved to the medium mounting position when the recording medium is inserted and the recording medium is moved. Drive that drives the transport mechanism to transport the recording medium from the media mounting position to the media replacement position after the movable side connector of the recording medium is separated from the fixed side connector by the eject operation by connecting the side connector to the fixed side connector. Since the unit is provided, information is written and read while the recording medium is housed inside the device. Doo becomes possible, without the direct impact is applied to the recording medium while accessing the computer, dust may prevent from entering into the device.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the guide members for guiding the conveying position of the recording medium are provided on both sides of the front surface of the fixed side connector, the movable side connector of the recording medium is surely provided in the apparatus. It can be connected to the fixed side connector.

Further, according to the third aspect of the invention, since the transport mechanism transports the medium holding portion holding the recording medium, the mounting operation and the ejecting operation are surely performed while the recording medium is held by the medium holding portion. It can be performed.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the transport mechanism is provided on the upper chassis facing the upper surface of the medium holding unit, the lower chassis facing the lower surface of the medium holding unit, and the upper chassis. Since it has a pressing portion that presses the upper surface of the recording medium in the process of inserting the medium holding portion into the space formed between the chassis and the lower chassis,
The medium holding unit that holds the recording medium can be stably transported in the mounting direction and the ejecting direction.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the transport mechanism is arranged on the side of the medium holding portion, the device can be made thin.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a recording media device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a recording medium device according to the present invention as seen diagonally from the right rear.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a recording medium device according to the present invention as seen diagonally from the left rear.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a recording media device,
(A) is a plan view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a front view.

5A and 5B are diagrams showing a configuration of a recording medium, in which FIG. 5A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a plan view, and FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the recording medium device 10 seen from the front bottom surface side.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the recording medium device 10 seen from the rear bottom surface side.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a state in which the tray 18 is moved from the recording medium device 10 to a medium exchange position as viewed from above.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a state in which the tray 18 is moved from the recording medium device 10 to a medium exchange position as viewed from below.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration arranged on an upper surface of a lower chassis 30.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a transport mechanism 22.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example of each member provided in the lower chassis 30.

FIG. 13 is a circuit diagram showing a connection relationship between the tray drive motor 26 and each switch.

14 is a timing chart showing ON / OFF operations of the eject operation switch 38, the first detection switch 82, the motor reversing switch 84, the second detection switch 86, and the tray drive motor 26. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Recording media device 12 main chassis 14 front bezel 16 insertion slot 18 trays 22 Tray transport mechanism 24 bracket 26 Tray drive motor 28 Upper chassis 30 lower chassis 34 Fixed side connector 35 recording media 35a Movable connector 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e retaining groove 36 Pressing arm 38 Eject operation switch 42 Emergency Organization 44 substrate 50 Media storage 56,57 protrusions 60 racks 62 slide bar 66 Guide groove 68 First recess 70 Projection 72 Second recess 74 Pinion 76a-76d gear 78 Guide plate 80, 81 Media guide member 80a, 81a Regulator 82 First detection switch 84 Motor reversing switch 86 Second detection switch 88 Motor drive circuit

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Satoshi Karahashi             Mitsumini, 1297 Motoyoshida-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture             Within Tue Tech Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 4E360 AA02 AB12 AB20 AB23 AB24                       AB25 ED17 ED27 GA06 GA35                       GA44 GA46 GB43

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A transport mechanism for transporting a recording medium between a medium exchange position and a medium loading position, and a transport mechanism for transporting the recording medium to the medium loading position by the transport mechanism. A fixed side connector connected to a movable side connector provided at an end of the insertion side; and a movable side connector of the recording medium which conveys the recording medium to the medium mounting position by an inserting operation of the recording medium. After being coupled to the connector and separating the movable side connector of the recording medium from the fixed side connector by an eject operation, the conveying mechanism is driven so as to convey the recording medium from the medium mounting position to the medium exchange position. A recording medium device comprising: a drive unit. 2. The recording medium apparatus according to claim 1, wherein guide members for guiding a conveying position of the recording medium are provided on both front surfaces of the fixed-side connector. 3. The recording medium device according to claim 1, wherein the transport mechanism transports a medium holding unit that holds the recording medium. 4. The transport mechanism is provided in an upper chassis facing the upper surface of the medium holding unit, a lower chassis facing the lower surface of the medium holding unit, and provided in the upper chassis, the upper chassis and the lower chassis. The recording medium device according to claim 3, further comprising: a pressing portion that presses an upper surface of the recording medium in a process of inserting the medium holding portion into a space formed between the recording medium device and the recording medium device. 5. The recording medium device according to claim 3, wherein the transport mechanism is arranged laterally of the medium holding unit.