JPH0540987A - Tape recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain the miniaturization of the tape recorder by simplifying queue and review mechanisms by means of a specific mechanism. CONSTITUTION:This tape recorder is operated in a play state when a regulation slider 34 is at the neutral position. When the slider 34 moves to left or right from the neutral position, play gears 25 and 25' press projection parts 23a and 23a' of an oscillating arm 22 engaged with gears 9a and 9a' of a reel 8 by pressing part 35 and 35', resulting separating the play gears 25 and 25' from the gears 9a and 9a'. Accordingly, when an FR slider 15 is shifted right and left, the regulation slider 34 moves left or right from the central position through a coupling mechanism composed of a coupling arm 37 and a connection link 43. By the movement of an FR slider 15, an intermediate gear 16 is engaged with the reel the reel gears 9a or 9'a, and reels 8 or 8' are rotated at a high speed. Thus, the tape recorder can be made into a queue or review state with simple construction.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a novel tape recorder. More specifically, it is intended to provide a novel tape recorder which can be provided with a cue or review mechanism with a simple structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional tape recorder, a cue or a review is realized by using a cam gear mechanism or an electromagnetic plunger mechanism to separate a play gear from a reel base gear and to mesh a high speed rotation gear with the play gear. It was

[0003]

However, in order to control the separation of the play gear from the reel base gear and the meshing of the high speed rotation gear with the reel base gear by using the cam gear, a large number of links and the like are necessary, and the structure is required. Becomes complicated, and
There was a problem that it became large.

In addition, although the structure using the plunger does not complicate the structure, the plunger itself is large,
Moreover, since it is a heavy component, there is a problem that the tape recorder is unavoidably large and heavy, and the cost is too high.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the tape recorder of the present invention is swingable, and is swingable with a swing arm having a play gear which meshes with a reel base gear. An FR slider provided with an intermediate gear that meshes with the reel base gear, a neutral position where the position of the swing arm is not restricted, and a restriction position where the play gear is rotated to a position where the play gear separates from the reel base gear. When the regulation slider that slides and the FR slider are in a position where the intermediate gear does not mesh with the reel base gear, hold the regulation slider in the neutral position and regulate when the intermediate gear moves to a position that meshes with the reel base gear. It is provided with an interlocking mechanism for moving the slider to the regulation position.

[0006]

Therefore, in the tape recorder of the present invention, the cue and the review mechanism can be constructed without using a cam gear or an electromagnetic plunger, so that the structure is simple and the size can be reduced.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The details of the tape recorder of the present invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

In the figure, 1 is a tape recorder to which the present invention is applied, 2 is its housing, 3 is a lid for opening and closing a cassette attaching / detaching port 4 formed on the upper surface of the housing 2, and the lid 3 1 is opened as shown in FIG. 1, the upper surface of the cassette mounting recess 5 is opened through the cassette mounting port 4, and the tape cassette 6 can be mounted in and dismounted from the cassette mounting recess 5.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a chassis arranged in the housing 2, and a portion surrounded by the housing 2 on the upper side of the chassis 7 is a cassette mounting recess 5.

In the cassette mounting recess 5, two reel stands 8 and 8'are rotatably supported by the chassis 7 in a state of being separated from each other on the left and right, and a reel stand gear integrated with the reel stands 8 and 8 '. 9, 9 ′ are located on the lower side of the chassis 7. The reel base gears 9 and 9'are the large gears 9a,
9'a and the small gears 9b and 9'b are integrally formed.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a motor fixed to the lower left position of the chassis 7, and a pulley 11 is fixed to a rotary shaft 10a of the motor 10.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a pulley rotatably supported on the lower front surface of the chassis 7 substantially in the center thereof. A small drive gear 13 is integrally formed at the center of the upper surface of the pulley 12. Then, the pulley 12 and the rotating shaft 10 of the motor 10
An endless belt 14 is stretched over the pulley 11 fixed to a, so that when the motor 10 rotates, the pulley 12 rotates.

Reference numeral 15 is a FR slider which is long in the left and right,
The lower surface of the chassis 7 is slidably supported in the left-right direction at the center in the front-rear direction.

Reference numeral 16 denotes an intermediate gear, which is rotatably supported on the lower side of the FR slider 15 and is always meshed with the drive gear 13.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a limiter gear, which is rotatably supported on a support shaft 18 which is vertically provided above the intermediate gear 16 from the FR slider 15 and on which the intermediate gear 16 is supported.

The intermediate gear 16 and the limiter gear 17
A torque limiter 19 is interposed between and. The torque limiter 19 includes a friction plate 20 made of a material having a large friction coefficient, such as felt, and a pressing spring 21 that presses the intermediate gear 16 against the limiter gear 17 via the friction plate 20.

The pressing spring 21 is made of a leaf spring material,
From the circular center plate 21a, a plurality of "L" -shaped arm pieces 21b, 21b, ...
.. are projected so as to extend in the circumferential direction, and the arm pieces 21b, 21b, ... Are slightly bent so that the tips thereof are displaced upward. Such a pressing spring 21
The central portion of the center plate 21a of the holding spring 21 is attached to the lower end portion of the support shaft 18, and the arm pieces 21b, 21 of the pressing spring 21 are attached.
The tip parts of b, ... Elastically press the lower surface of the intermediate gear 16, and thereby the upward moving force is urged to the intermediate gear 16, so that the intermediate gear 16 passes through the friction plate 20. And is crimped to the limiter gear 17.

Therefore, when the intermediate gear 16 rotates, the limiter gear 17 also rotates integrally with the intermediate gear 16. However, when a large load is applied to the limiter gear 17, a stumbling occurs between the friction plate 20 and the limiter gear 17.

However, when the FR slider 15 moves to the left, the intermediate gear 16 also moves to the left with it, and the reel base 8'on the take-up side (hereinafter referred to as "T-side reel base"). The reel base gear 9 '(hereinafter, referred to as "T-side reel base gear") meshes with a small gear 9'b to rotate the T-side reel base 8'at high speed in the tape winding direction. Also,
When the FR slider 15 moves to the right, the intermediate gear 16 also moves to the right and meshes with the small gear 9b of the reel table 8 on the supply side (hereinafter referred to as "S-side reel table"). The S-side reel stand 8 is rotated at high speed in the tape winding direction.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a take-up arm rotatably supported on the lower surface of the chassis 7 substantially at the center in the left-right direction on the rear side, and is made of a leaf spring material.

Reference numeral 23 denotes a gear support portion of the take-up arm 22 having a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction.
A front portion of the center in the left-right direction is rotatably supported by a support shaft 24 vertically provided on the chassis 7. Further, play gears 25, 25 'are rotatably supported below the left and right ends of the gear support portion 23, respectively.

Small projections 23a, 23a 'are provided on the rear edge of the gear support 23 at positions close to the left and right ends.

A relay gear 26 is rotatably supported on the support shaft 24 below the take-up arm 22.
The relay gear 26 is constantly meshed with the limiter gear 17 and the play gears 25, 25 '.

Reference numeral 27 is a regulated portion which is provided so as to project rearward from the center of the rear edge of the gear support portion 23 in the left-right direction.

Reference numeral 28 is a restriction portion which is provided so as to project from the center of the front edge of the gear support portion 23 in the left-right direction to the front.
Protrusions 29 and 2 that project to the left and right at the left and right ends of the front end
9'is formed.

A portion 28a near the front end of the regulating portion 28
Is formed in a large elliptical shape, an elliptical insertion hole 30 is formed over substantially the entire portion 28a, and the support shaft 1 supporting the intermediate gear 16 and the limiter gear 17 is formed.
8 is inserted through this insertion hole 30.
It is possible to slide the FR slider 15 in the left-right direction and rotate the take-up arm 22.

Numerals 31 and 31 'are pressed arms which are projected forward from the positions of the front edge of the gear support portion 23 which are separated from the protruding portion of the restriction portion 28 to the left and right, and the front ends thereof are restricted. It ends at a position lateral to the front end of the portion 28 and slightly rearward of the front end of the restriction portion 28.

Portion 3 of the pressed arms 31, 31 'near the base end
Reference numerals 2 and 32 ′ are spring-like portions bent in an “S” shape, and the portion in front of the spring-like portions 32 and 32 ′ is the regulated portion 2
8 is located along the side edge of the portion 28a near the front end of the No. 8 at a substantially constant interval, and the side edges 33a, 33 of the front end portions 33, 33 'of the side facing the front end portion of the restricting portion 28. ´
The a is an inclined edge that is farther from the regulating portion 28 as it goes to the front end.

Reference numeral 34 denotes a regulating slider which is slidably supported in the left-right direction at a position along the rear end edge of the lower surface of the chassis 7, and is pressed at a position of the front edge thereof which is slightly laterally offset from the center. The parts 35 and 35 'are provided in a protruding manner. And
Notches 36 and 36 'opened in a "V" shape are formed at the centers of the front edges of the pressing portions 35 and 35'.

In the state where the regulation slider 34 is in the center of its moving range, that is, in the neutral position, when the take-up arm 22 tilts, its protrusion 23a or 2
3a 'enters into the notch 36 or 36' formed in the pressing portions 35, 35 'of the regulation slider 34, whereby
The take-up arm 22 has its play gear 25 or 25.
It is possible to rotate until ′ meshes with the large gear 9a or 9′a of the reel base 8 or 8 ′.

Then, the take-up arm 22 is tilted, and its play gear 25 or 25 'is moved to the reel stand 8 or 8.
When in mesh with the large gear 9'or 9'a, the T-side tape reel is in the play state, the magnetic tape (not shown) runs at a constant speed, and engages with the T-side reel stand 8'to rotate. (In normal play mode) or S side reel stand 8
It is taken off by the S-side tape reel (in reverse play mode) that is engaged with.

Then, the regulation slider 34 moves to the left (during cue) or to the right (during review) from the neutral position at the time of cue or review, and the play gear 25 or 2 is reached.
5'is a protrusion 23a or 2 of the take-up arm 22 meshing with the large gear 9a or 9'a of the reel stand 8 or 8 '.
3a 'is pressed by a portion of the pressing portion 35 or 35' of the regulation slider 34 located beside the notch 36 or 36 'to rotate the take-up arm 22 to move the play gear 25 or 25' to the reel base gear 9a, Separate from 9'a.

Therefore, from the play state, the FR slider 1
When 5 moves to the left, the regulation slider 34 moves to the left from the neutral position via the interlocking mechanism described later to rotate the take-up arm 22 and play gear 25 or 2 thereof.
5'is separated from the reel base gear 9a or 9'a, and the FR slider 15 is moved leftward so that the intermediate gear 16 meshes with the small gear 9'b of the T-side reel base 8 '. The table 8'is rotated at a high speed in the tape winding direction, whereby the cue state is revealed.

From the play state, the FR slider 15
Is moved to the right, the regulating slider 34 is moved from the neutral position to the right via the interlocking mechanism described later to rotate the take-up arm 22 and the play gear 25 or 25.
′ Is separated from the reel base gear 9a or 9′a, and
By moving the FR slider 15 to the right, the intermediate gear 16
Engages with the small gear 9b of the S-side reel stand 8 to rotate the S-side reel stand 8 at high speed in the tape winding direction, whereby the review state is revealed.

Reference numeral 37 denotes an interlocking arm having a substantially "L" shape when viewed from above, and a substantially middle portion in the front-rear direction is rotatably supported on the left end portion of the chassis 7. A rectangular engaging hole 38 is formed in a part of the interlocking arm 37 on the front side of the rotation fulcrum 37a, and a connecting pin 39a protruding from the front end of a protruding piece 39 protruding forward from the left end of the FR slider 15 is provided. The engagement hole 38 is slidably engaged.

Further, an elongated hole-shaped connecting hole 40 extending obliquely is formed at the rear end of the interlocking arm 37.

Reference numeral 41 is an FR lever slidably supported in the left-right direction on a front plate 42 provided at the front edge of the chassis 7, and an engaging hole 41a formed at the left end of the FR lever 41 is provided with the interlocking arm 37. The front end portion 37b is rotatably engaged.

When the FR lever 41 is slid in the left-right direction, the interlocking arm 37 whose front end portion 37b is engaged with the FR lever 41 is rotated, and is connected to the interlocking arm 37. The FR slider 15 present is moved left and right.

That is, when the FR lever 41 is moved to the left, the interlocking arm 37 rotates clockwise as viewed from above, and the engaging hole 38 with which the connecting pin 39a of the FR slider 15 is engaged. Is displaced to the left, the FR slider 15 is moved to the left. Also, FR lever 4
When 1 is moved to the right, the interlocking arm 37 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from above, and the engaging hole 38 with which the connecting pin 39a of the FR slider 15 is engaged is displaced to the right. Therefore, the FR slider 15 is moved to the right.

Reference numeral 43 denotes a connecting link whose middle portion is rotatably supported at a position near the left end of the rear portion of the chassis 7.
A connecting pin 43a is projectingly provided on the rear end portion, and a connecting pin 43b is projectingly provided on the front end.

The connecting pin 43b on the front side of the connecting link 43 is slidably engaged with the connecting hole 40 at the rear end of the interlocking arm 37, and the connecting pin 43a on the rear side of the connecting link 43 is described above. It is slidably engaged with a long connecting hole 44 formed in the left end portion of the regulation slider 34 in a substantially front-back direction.

When the interlocking arm 37 is rotated as described above, the regulating slider 34 is slid in the left-right direction via the connecting link 43.

Reference numeral 45 denotes a pinch roller lever having a substantially "L" shape when viewed from above, and its bent portion is rotatably supported on the upper surface of the left end portion of the chassis 7 near the front end, and is substantially left-right direction. A pinch roller 46 is rotatably supported on the right end of the front arm 45a extending to the.

The rear half of the left arm 45b extending substantially in the front-rear direction of the pinch roller lever 45 is separated from the front-rear direction by two.
Two holes 47 and 48 are formed. The right edges 47a and 48a of these holes 47 and 48 are the pressed edges.

Numerals 49 and 50 are projecting pieces projecting at the front and rear positions with the fulcrum 37a of the interlocking arm 37 interposed therebetween.
The front protrusion 49 is the front hole 4 of the pinch roller lever 45.
7, the protrusion 50 on the rear side is the pinch roller lever 4
5 in the rear hole 48.

Reference numeral 51 is a capstan, the lower end of which is fixed to the drive gear 13, and most of it projects upward from the chassis 7.

When the interlocking arm 37 rotates counterclockwise, the projection 49 on the front side moves to the pinch roller lever 4.
The pressed edge 47a on the front side of 5 is pressed to the right, whereby the pinch roller lever 45 is slightly rotated in the clockwise direction, and the pinch roller 46 is slightly separated from the capstan 51. At this time, the rear projection 50 moves to the left, but it is formed in the hole 48 and does not interfere with the clockwise rotation of the pinch roller lever 45.

When the interlocking arm 37 rotates clockwise, the rear projection 50 pushes the pressed edge 48a on the rear side of the pinch roller lever 45 to the right.
The pinch roller lever 45 is rotated slightly clockwise and the pinch roller 46 is slightly separated from the capstan 51. At this time, the front protrusion 49 moves to the left, but this is done in the hole 47 and the pinch roller lever 4
It does not hinder the rotation of 5 in the clockwise direction.

Therefore, when the FR lever 41 is operated to bring out the cue or review state, the pinch roller 46 is separated from the capstan 51 and the magnetic tape can be run at high speed.

52 and 53 are "L" when viewed from above
The head lever is formed in a letter shape, and the control portions 52a, 53a extending in the front-rear direction at the center of the front half of the chassis 7 are arranged symmetrically so as to face each other at the center, and the front side piece 52b extending in the left-right direction, Control units 52a and 53a of 53b
Ends 52c and 53c remote from the are rotatably supported by the chassis 7. And the control part 5 of the front side pieces 52b, 53b
Connection holes 54, 54 are formed at positions close to the sides 2a, 53a so as to extend in the left-right direction.

Reference numeral 55 denotes a seesaw lever, the center of which in the left-right direction is supported by the center of the front end portion of the chassis 7 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction and rotatable. A shaft 55a is provided at the center of the seesaw lever 55, and a roller 56 is rotatably supported by the shaft 55a. Further, connecting pins 55b, 55b are provided on both left and right ends of the seesaw lever 55 so as to project therefrom.

Then, the connecting pin 5 of the seesaw lever 55
5b and 55b are connecting holes 5 of the head levers 52 and 53.
4 and 54 are slidably engaged with each other.

Reference numeral 57 is a mode lever, which is supported by the front plate 42 of the chassis 7 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. Cam pieces 58 and 59 are provided at the center of the rear surface of the mode lever 57 with a slight gap therebetween. Of the rear edges of the cam pieces 58 and 59, the portions on the side closer to each other are closer to the front side. Slanted edges 58a, 59 that are displaced to
a, and the remaining portion is a holding edge 58 extending in the left-right direction.
b and 59b.

The roller 56 of the seesaw lever 55 is located between the cam pieces 58 and 59 when the mode lever 57 is in the middle position of its moving range, that is, in the neutral position.

When the mode lever 57 is moved leftward (during reproduction) or rightward (during recording), the cam piece 58 is moved.
Alternatively, the inclined edge 58a or 59a of 59 is the seesaw lever 5
The roller 56 of No. 5 is pushed rearward, whereby the portion of the seesaw lever 55 supporting the roller 56 is moved rearward. Then, the cam piece 58 or 59
When the holding edge 58b or 59b of the roller comes to a position corresponding to the roller 56, the roller 56 abuts the holding edge 58b or 59b and the position is stabilized. This position is the protruding position of the seesaw lever 55.

Reference numeral 60 denotes a direction lever, which is a front half portion of the chassis 7 and is slidably supported in the left-right direction on the lower surface of the substantially central portion in the left-right direction. Restriction pins 61 and 61 'are provided at positions near the left and right ends of the rear end of the direction lever 60.

When the direction lever 60 is in the neutral position, that is, in the middle of its moving range,
The restriction pins 61, 61 'are the head levers 52, 5 described above.
The outer edges 52d, 5 of the rear ends of the control units 52a, 53a of FIG.
3d (hereinafter referred to as "control edge"),
Rearward movement of the control units 52a and 53a is restricted.

When the direction lever 60 is moved to the right, a magnetic tape (not shown) is unwound from the S reel engaged with the S side reel stand 8 and wound on the T reel engaged with the T side reel stand 8 '. When the direction lever 60 is moved to the left, the magnetic tape is fed from the T reel engaged with the T-side reel stand 8'and engaged with the S-side reel stand 8 in the forward direction.
It runs in the reverse direction where it is wound up on a reel.

That is, when the direction lever 60 moves to the right, the right regulating pin 61 separates to the right from the control edge 52d of the control portion 52a of the right head lever 52,
On the other hand, the left regulating pin 61 ′ has the left head lever 53.
The control unit 53a moves to a position where it substantially contacts the control edge 53d.

From this state, when the mode lever 57 moves to the reproduction position (left side) or the recording position (right side), the central portion of the seesaw lever 55 moves rearward as described above. The connecting pins 55b, 55b located at both ends of the lever also try to move rearward. However, the connecting pins 55b, 55b are not
3 is engaged with the connecting holes 54, 54, the regulating pin 61 'on the left side of the direction lever 60 is controlled by the control edge 53d.
Pin 55b engaging with the connecting hole 54 of the left head lever 53, which is abutted against
Cannot move rearward, and accordingly, the seesaw lever 55 operates so as to rotate in the counterclockwise direction with the left connecting pin 55b as the rotation axis, and the right connecting pin 55b.
Moves greatly backward. Therefore, the right side head lever 52 in which the right side connecting pin 55b and the connecting hole 54 are engaged is rotated in the clockwise direction, and the rear end of the control section 52a moves substantially rearward.

When the rear end portion of the control portion 52a of the right head lever 52 moves rearward, the control edge 52d moves the inclined edge 33a of the front end portion 33 of the right pressed arm 31 of the take-up arm 22 substantially right rearward. The take-up arm 22 is rotated counterclockwise, the left play gear 25 'is meshed with the large gear 9'a of the T-side reel stand 8', and the magnetic tape travels in the forward direction. To be done.

On the other hand, when the direction lever 60 moves to the right, the left regulating pin 61 'separates to the left from the control edge 53d of the control portion 53a of the left head lever 53, while the right regulating pin 61 moves. Right head lever 5
The second control unit 52a moves to a position where it substantially contacts the control edge 52d.

From this state, when the mode lever 57 moves to the reproduction position (left side) or the recording position (right side), the movement of the right head lever 52 to the rear of the control section 52a this time causes the direction lever 60 to move. Right regulation pin 61
Since the connection pin 55b on the right side of the seesaw lever 55 is prevented from moving rearward, the seesaw lever 55 operates so as to rotate clockwise with the connection pin 55b on the right side as a rotation axis. , Left connecting pin 5
5b largely moves backward. Therefore, the left side head lever 53 in which the left side connecting pin 55b and the connecting hole 54 are engaged is rotated in the counterclockwise direction to control the same.
The rear end of a moves substantially rearward.

When the rear end of the control portion 53a of the left head lever 53 moves rearward, the control edge 53d thereof is moved.
Presses the inclined edge 33'a of the front end portion 33 'of the pressed arm 31' on the left side of the take-up arm 22 toward the substantially left rear, the take-up arm 22 is rotated clockwise and the take-up arm 22 is rotated on the right side. The play gear 25 meshes with the large gear 9a of the S-side reel stand 8 and the magnetic tape runs in the reverse direction.

Magnetic heads 62, 62 'are individually supported on the upper surfaces of the front side pieces 52b, 53b of the head levers 52, 53, and these magnetic heads 62, 62' control the head levers 52, 53. When the parts 52a and 53a move rearward, they are moved to an operating position where they come into contact with a magnetic tape (not shown).

Then, as described above, when the cue or review state appears, the take-up arm 22
Is slightly rotated in a direction in which the play gear 25 or 25 'is separated from the reel base gear 9a or 9'a, but the head lever 52 or 53 has its controller 52a or 53a moved backward, Take-up arm 22
The front end portion 33 or 33 ′ of the pressed arm 31 or 31 ′ is blocked by the rear end portion of the control portion 52 a or 53 a of the head lever 52 or 53 and cannot move, but the pressed arm 31 or 31 ′. The take-up arm 22 can be rotated as described above by bending the spring-like portion 32 or 32 'of the.

Since the magnetic head 62 or 62 'remains held in the operating position, it is possible to read the signal recorded on the magnetic tape, whereby the cue or review state is revealed. ..

[0068]

As is apparent from the above description, the tape recorder of the present invention is swingable and has a swing arm provided with a play gear that meshes with the reel base gear, and is slidable and reel. An FR slider having an intermediate gear that meshes with the base gear, a neutral position where the position of the swing arm is not restricted, and a regulation position where the swing arm is rotated so that the play gear moves away from the reel base gear. The regulation slider that moves and the FR slider hold the regulation slider in the neutral position when the intermediate gear of the FR slider does not mesh with the reel base gear, and the regulation slider when the intermediate gear moves to the position that meshes with the reel base gear. Is provided with an interlocking mechanism for moving the vehicle to the restricted position.

Therefore, in the tape recorder of the present invention, the cue and the review mechanism can be constructed without using a cam gear or an electromagnetic plunger, so that the structure is simple and the size can be reduced.

It should be noted that the specific shapes and structures shown in the above embodiments are merely examples for embodying the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is limitedly interpreted by these. It is not something that will be done.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire state in which a lid is opened and a cassette mounting recess is opened.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the entire mechanical section.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an FR slider and its surroundings.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a peripheral portion of a swing arm and a regulation slider.

FIG. 6 is an overall plan view.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a neutral state of a mechanism that forms a high speed traveling mode.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a rewound state.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a fast-forward state.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state of forward reproduction.

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state of forward recording.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a state of reverse reproduction.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a state of reverse recording.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a cue state.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a review state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Tape Recorder 9, 9'Reel Base Gear 15 FR Slider 16 Intermediate Gear 22 Swing Arm 25, 25 'Play Gear 34 Control Slider 37, 43 Interlocking Mechanism

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An FR having a swing arm that is swingable and has a play gear that meshes with a reel base gear, and an FR that is slidable and has an intermediate gear that meshes with the reel base gear.
An intermediate position between the slider and the FR slider is a slider that slides between a neutral position where the position of the swing arm is not restricted and a position where the swing arm rotates the play gear away from the reel base gear. An interlocking mechanism that holds the restriction slider in the neutral position when the gear is in a position that does not mesh with the reel base gear and moves the restriction slider to the restriction position when the intermediate gear moves to a position that meshes with the reel base gear. A tape recorder characterized by having.