JPS63317971A - Magnetic tape device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve an operability by directly loading the both of a 1st tape cassette of standard type and the 2nd tape cassette smaller than the 1st tape cassette. CONSTITUTION:In the case of loading a 1st tape cassette, it is transferred and loaded by a 1st cassette holder 9 from a 1st position A to a 2nd position B. In the case of loading a 2nd tape cassette, then, a tray type adaptor 6 is moved along a guide rail 7 when a selection button 8 is pushed in advance, and stopped at a 3rd position C. When it is mounted on the specified position of the tray type adaptor 6 directly from an upper part opening in this state, whether it is in a correct position or not is discriminated and in a normal case the tray type adaptor 6 is transferred to a recordable or reproduceable 2nd position from the 3rd position by a 2nd cassette transfer means. Two kinds of cassettes can thus be loaded when one deck without using the adaptor of other device.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention 2-7 Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a magnetic tape device that is effective for use in tape recorders, video recorders (hereinafter referred to as VTRs), and the like.

Conventional Technology Although it is said that in the recent VTR industry, we can no longer expect the consumption to grow as much as before, the number of units is increasing year by year, and competition among companies is becoming more and more intense. In the future, growth is particularly expected in the field of portaples (camera-integrated VTRs), and there are currently three different types of products in this field.

These portable VTRs use different cassettes, and some also have different formats. In addition, there are some that cannot be used directly with stationary type VTRs and require a dedicated adapter.

For portable VTRs, the shape of the cassette is not a particular problem when recording and playing back on its own, but if you want to play and watch it at home, it is better to use the cassette directly even with a stationary VTR. is much more convenient, and as the popularity of portable VTRs increases, it is thought that in the future, the convenience of portable VTRs will be questioned more and more.

An example of the above-mentioned conventional VTR will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 7 shows the first
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing how a second tape cassette is installed in a conventional VTR.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, 1 is a first tape cassette, 2 is a deck main body, and 3 is a cassette insertion slot provided on the front surface of the deck main body 2. 4 is the second tape cassette;
This tape cassette 1 is standardized to be much smaller than the tape cassette 1 shown in FIG. Reference numeral 5 denotes an adapter to which the second tape cassette 4 can be directly attached, and since its external dimensions are the same as the first tape cassette 1, it can be attached directly to the second tape cassette 4.
Like the tape cassette 1, it can be inserted directly into the cassette insertion slot 3 of the deck body 2.

FIG. 9 is a side view schematically showing the operation of the VTR shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.

That is, in conventional VTRs, when the second tape cassette 4 used for a small-sized portable VTR is used in a stationary type VTR, it is necessary to use the adapter 5 having the same external dimensions as the first tape cassette 1. Accordingly, a common cassette holder and cassette transfer means are used to transfer a tape cassette from a first position where the tape cassette is inserted to a second position where signals can be recorded or reproduced on the magnetic tape in the tape cassette.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with the above conventional configuration, when using the second tape cassette, a separate adapter must be prepared, and moreover, when attaching the second tape cassette to the adapter, both hands are required. If you don't handle it carefully, there is a risk of tape damage, or if you ever lose track of the adapter, or if you use an electric adapter and the battery runs out, it will be difficult to handle it. It had the problem of being unreliable.

5 to 7 In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a magnetic tape that allows two types of tape cassettes of different shapes to be attached and detached without an adapter by incorporating something equivalent to an adapter into the main body of the magnetic tape device. The purpose is to provide a device.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the magnetic tape device of the present invention has the following features:
a first tape cassette having a predetermined size and shape containing a magnetic tape; a magnetic tape smaller than the first tape cassette and having the same magnetic tape as the first tape cassette; and a magnetic tape therein. A magnetic tape device capable of attaching and detaching a second tape cassette having a tape reel that can be wound, the first position being capable of attaching and detaching the first tape cassette, and the magnetic tape capable of recording or reproducing signals on the magnetic tape. a first cassette transport means for transporting the cassette to and from the second position by a first cassette holder;
The third tape cassette can be directly attached to and detached from the built-in adapter.
and a second duck six-hage conveying means for conveying between the position and the second position together with the built-in adapter.

Effect of the Invention With the above-described configuration, the present invention allows a so-called standard type first tape cassette and a second tape cassette smaller than the first tape cassette to be connected in one magnetic tape device without using an adapter that is a separate device from the magnetic tape device. Both tape cassettes can be directly attached, and as a result, operability can be improved.

Embodiment Hereinafter, a magnetic tape device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a first tape cassette is installed in a magnetic tape device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view schematically showing it.

Note that configurations similar to those of the prior art are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, 1 is a first tape cassette, and people are the first tape cassettes 7/-.

1 indicates the position where the first tape cassette 1 can be inserted into the cassette insertion slot 3, which is referred to as the first position, and B indicates the position where signals can be recorded or reproduced in the first tape cassette 1, which is referred to as the second position. do. Reference numeral 6 denotes a tray type adapter which is provided in the deck body 2 so as to be transportable, and 7 a guide rail, which is used when conveying the tray type adapter 6 and the first tape cassette 1. 8 is a cassette selection button. Reference numeral 9 denotes a first cassette boulder, which is directly connected to a conveyance means (for example, a combination of a motor, a gear, a gear arm, etc.) for the first tape cassette 1.

Next, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the mounting state of the second tape cassette of the magnetic tape device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a side view schematically showing it.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, C indicates that the tray type adapter 6 is in the position of the cassette/) insertion slot 3,
It is called the position of. Further, the position where the tray type adapter 6 can record and reproduce signals on the second tape cassette 4 is as follows.
This is the same as the second place MB mentioned above. The volume of the second tape cassette 4 is less than one-third that of the first tape cassette 1, and like the first tape cassette 1, a magnetic tape is wound therein.

The operation of the magnetic tape device configured as described above will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

First, assume that the first tape cassette 1 is installed. The deck body 2 is normally kept in a waiting state with the tray type adapter 6 at the innermost position along the guide rail 7. Therefore, the first tape cassette 1 can be folded and inserted into the cassette insertion slot 3, and as shown in FIG. The cassette is transported from the location person to the second device B by the first cassette boulder 9 and mounted thereon.

Next, when installing the second tape cassette 4, it is necessary to press the cassette selection button 8 in advance. When the cassette selection button 8 is pressed, the tray type adapter 6 moves along the guide rail 7 and stops at the third device C. In this state, the second tape cassette 4 can be installed, and if it is placed directly into the predetermined position of the tray type adapter 6 from the upper opening as shown in FIG. If the cassette is determined to be normal, the holding mechanism automatically operates, and the tray-type adapter 6 is transferred from the third device C to the recording or It is transported to a second device B where it can be regenerated.

Next, when recording or playback is finished using the second tape cassette 4, if you wish to use the first tape cassette 1 subsequently, install the second tape cassette 4 in the reverse order as described above. After removing the tray type adapter 6, remove it directly by hand.
If you push the front of the tape cassette 1 or keep the same posture as when directly inserting the first tape cassette 1 and push it in, it will automatically open as shown by the arrow in Figure 1 or 2. Then, the tray type adapter 6 is conveyed to the back of the deck body 2 along the guide rail 7. At the same time, the first tape cassette 1 is transported from the first position 10A to the second device B. If the second tape cassette 4 is not used after the end of use, the tray type adapter 6 automatically returns to a predetermined position at the back of the deck body 2 after a certain period of time has elapsed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the first tape cassette 1 is installed using the conventional so-called slot-in method, and the second tape cassette 4 is installed using the conventional adapter of another device. In the same way as mounting, it is possible to attach and detach directly to the tray-type adapter 6, so there is less discomfort in operation, and it is possible to attach and detach, and moreover, two devices can be attached and detached with one deck.
Different types of cassettes can be installed using conventional separate device adapters.

In this embodiment, the standby (storage) position of the tray-type adapter 6 when the first tape cassette 1 is installed is located at the back of the deck body 2, but as shown in FIG. It may be placed above the person.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, they may be provided in the left-right direction (side surface) of the person in the first position, and the point is to provide the first teeth 11...-.

Any position may be used as long as it does not interfere with the conveyance trajectory when the pouch set 1 is attached.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, a first tape cassette having a predetermined size and shape and containing a magnetic tape, and a first tape cassette that is smaller than the first tape cassette and inside thereof A second tape cassette having a magnetic tape similar to the magnetic tape and a tape reel on which the magnetic tape can be wound can be attached to and detached from the first tape cassette, the first tape cassette being detachably attached to the first tape cassette. a first cassette transporting means for transporting the magnetic tape by a first cassette holder between the position and a second position where signals can be recorded or reproduced on the magnetic tape; and the second tape cassette can be directly attached to and removed from the built-in adapter. By having a configuration including a second cassette transport means for transporting between the third position and the second position together with the built-in adapter, two types of tape cassettes with different shapes can be transported on one deck. Since it can be used without the need for a separate adapter, for example, a second tape cassette recorded outdoors can be played quickly and with one hand, making it extremely easy to play and enjoy it. .

In addition, in terms of operability, the mounting method is completely similar to the conventional method, and since it can be operated with one hand when mounted on a deck, it has the advantage that anyone can easily handle it.

Furthermore, in terms of design, since the apparent cassette insertion slot can be reduced to one, an excellent effect can be obtained in that a relatively smart table design can be realized.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the mounting state of a first tape cassette of a magnetic tape device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view illustrating the operation of the magnetic tape device, and FIG. is the second part of the magnetic tape device in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic side view illustrating the operation of the magnetic tape device, and FIG.
The figure is a side view schematically showing the mounting state of the first tape cassette 13'-/ of a magnetic tape device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6A and 6B are other embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view and a plan view schematically showing a state in which a first tape cassette is installed in a magnetic tape device; FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a first tape cassette is installed in a conventional magnetic tape device; FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which a second tape cassette is installed in a conventional magnetic tape device, and FIG. 9 is a schematic side view illustrating the operation of the conventional magnetic tape device. 1...First tape cassette, 4...
Second tape cassette, 6...tray type adapter,
7... Guide rail, 8... Cassette selection button, 9... First cassette holder. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and one other person
←Fig. 5 B Fig. 6 (A) / 6 -17-ml Toi-kui Low @ L-1112 Fig. 7 Fig. 9 5

Claims (1)

[Claims] a first tape cassette having a predetermined size and shape containing a magnetic tape; a magnetic tape smaller than the first tape cassette and similar to the magnetic tape of the first tape cassette; and a magnetic tape therein; A magnetic tape device capable of attaching and detaching a second tape cassette having a tape reel onto which a tape can be wound, the device comprising a first position in which the first tape cassette can be attached and detached, and a signal being recorded or reproduced on the magnetic tape. a first cassette transport means for transporting the second tape cassette with a first cassette holder between possible second positions; a third position where the second tape cassette can be directly attached to and detached from the built-in adapter; A magnetic tape device comprising a second cassette conveying means for conveying the cassette between two positions.