WO2003027945A1

WO2003027945A1 - Recording or reproducing apparatus to which recording medium is detachably attached

Info

Publication number: WO2003027945A1
Application number: PCT/JP2002/009473
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hiromasa Yamagishi; Tooru Omosako; Yoshiharu Akashi
Original assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2001-09-20
Filing date: 2002-09-13
Publication date: 2003-04-03

Abstract

A tray conveys a recording medium (6) toward/from a connector (7) and is interlocked with an auxiliary tray (5). The auxiliary tray (5) has a pressing piece (54) for pressing the recording medium (6) on the tray (4) toward the connector (7). A chassis (1) has an affixture mechanism for moving the auxiliary tray (5) toward the connector (7) when the recording medium (6) has been conveyed by the tray (4) to a position opposing to the connector (7). By this affixture mechanism, the recording medium (6) is pushed into the connector (7) via the pressing piece (54). Moreover, the chassis (1) has a guide mechanism for guiding the auxiliary tray (5) to the lower portion of the movement path of the tray (4) when the recording medium (6) is not inserted into the tray (4).

Description

Description Recording / reproducing device to / from which the recording medium is detachable

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a recording or reproducing apparatus in which a recording medium is automatically inserted and a connector for fitting the recording medium is provided inside.

* 5 landscape technology

FIGS. 14A and 14B are simplified plan views showing a conventional recording or reproducing apparatus (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 7-244471). This is a device into which an IC card is automatically inserted as a recording medium. In the following description, the direction in which the recording medium is inserted is defined as the front, and the direction in which the recording medium is ejected is defined as the rear. A first connector (60) is provided at the front end of the recording medium (6), and a second connector (7) that fits into the first connector (60) is provided at the front end of the chassis (1) of the device. Is provided. The tray (4) on which the recording medium (6) is placed is provided in the chassis (1). The tray (4) is moved forward and backward by a drive cam (3) provided on the chassis (1) and driven by a motor and a lever (97) fitted in a cam groove (33) of the drive cam (3). The tray (4) moves forward while supporting the recording medium (6), and the first connector (60) is fitted to the second connector (7) and is electrically connected. In this state, information is recorded on the recording medium (6) through the second connector (7), or information is reproduced from the recording medium (6).

However, the conventional apparatus has the following problems.

1. If the first connector (60) and the second connector (7) come off carelessly, it will not be possible to record or reproduce information on the recording medium (6), so both connectors (60) and (7) must be securely connected. It is necessary to fit. Therefore, both connectors (60) (7) Must have a strong fitting force.

2. After the recording medium (6) is placed on the tray (4), it is sufficient to carry the tray (4) until the recording medium (6) is opposed to the second connector (7). It is not necessary to move 4) with strong force. Rather, it is necessary to move the tray (4) quickly to shorten the time from the loading of the recording medium (6) on the tray (4) to the recording or reproducing operation.

3. In the conventional device, one connector (60) is connected to the other connector by the upper and lower connectors in the tray (4) of the recording medium (6) and the chassis (1) of the tray (4). There is a possibility that both connectors (60) and (7) may not be correctly fitted to each other.

An object of the present invention is to reliably fit a connector of a recording medium into a connector inside the apparatus. Another object of the present invention is to move the tray quickly when the load is light, and to move the tray strongly even at low speed when the load is heavy.

Disclosure of the invention

An auxiliary tray (5) is connected to the tray (4) for transporting the recording medium (6) toward or away from the connector (7), and the tray (4) is connected to the auxiliary tray (5). A push piece (54) for pressing the upper recording medium (6) toward the connector (7) is provided.

A crimping mechanism that moves the auxiliary tray (5) toward the connector (7) while the recording medium (6) is conveyed to the position facing the connector (7) by the tray (4) on the chassis (1). The recording medium (6) is pushed into the connector (7) by the pushing piece (54) by the pressure bonding mechanism.

The chassis (1) is provided with a guide mechanism for allowing the auxiliary tray (5) to escape below the transition path of the tray (4) without the recording medium (6) being inserted into the tray (4). ing. The drive cam (3) for moving the tray (4) has an EJECT state in which the recording medium (6) has been ejected from the tray (4) and a state before the recording medium (6) is fitted to the connector (7). A tooth surface (30) that mates with the tray (4) between this state and a cam groove (33) that drives the tray (4) when the recording medium (6) is attached to and detached from the connector (7) is formed. Have been.

The drive cam (3) is rotatably provided on the chassis (1), and an arc portion (34) is provided at the end of the cam groove (33) substantially concentrically with the rotation center of the drive cam (3). When the recording medium (6) is pressed against the connector (7), the tray (4) is connected to the arc portion (34).

The tray (4) is provided with a panel member for urging the front end of the recording medium (6) upward or downward. At least one of the recording medium (6) and the connector (7) is provided with the connector (7) while correcting the posture of the recording medium (6) before fitting the recording medium (6) to the connector (7). There is a guide that guides the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is an exploded plan view of the device according to the present embodiment,

Figure 2 is a right side view of the chassis side plate,

Fig. 3A is a perspective view of the drive cam seen from above, Fig. 3B is a back view of the drive cam, and Figs. 4A to 4D show the operation of the tray and auxiliary tray from the EJECT state to the insertion completed state. Right side view,

5A and 5B are plan views showing the operation of the tray and the auxiliary tray,

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the operation of the tray and the auxiliary tray,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a recording medium,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the tray partially cut away,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the second connector,

FIG. 10 is a side view of the second connector, FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a state immediately before the first connector of the recording medium placed on the tray is fitted to the second connector,

FIG. 12A is a side cross-sectional view showing a state immediately before the first connector is fitted to the second connector in another embodiment. FIG. 12B is a side sectional view showing the state where the first connector is the second connector. Side sectional view showing a state fitted to the connector,

FIG. 13 is a plan view of the tray in FIG. 12,

FIGS. 14A and 14B are plan views schematically showing a conventional recording or reproducing apparatus.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(First embodiment)

Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the recording medium (6), in which a first connector (60) is provided at one end. The first connector (60) is provided with a row of contact pieces (61) and (61) in which a number of electrical contacts are arranged horizontally, and a gap H between both contact row (61) and (61). Is formed.

On the side surface of the recording medium (6), a guide groove (63) having an open end on the side of the first connector (60) is formed extending forward and backward. The recording medium (6) may be a box capable of recording information such as video and music, or may be an IC card in which identification information is recorded.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the second connector (7) into which the first connector (60) fits, and FIG. 10 is a right side view of the second connector (7). The second connector (7) is provided in a box (73) attached to the circuit board (72). A horizontal plate (71) is provided in the second connector (7), and the horizontal plate (71) fits into the gap H of the first connector (60), and both connectors (60), (7) fit. Combine. Note that a gap H may be provided in the second connector (7), and a horizontal plate (71) may be provided in the first connector (60). Guides such as chamfers (74) are provided at the entrance of the mating part of both connectors (60) and (7), that is, inside the peripheral edge. It may be provided.

FIG. 1 is an exploded plan view of the device according to the present embodiment. From the chassis (1), a pair of side plates (10) (10) is erected, and a tray (4) and an auxiliary tray (5) are arranged between the side plates (10) (10). The second connector (7) and a circuit board (72) are provided at a front end of the chassis (1). The restricting pieces (11) and (11) protrude inward from the side plates (10) and (10). As described later, the tray (4) is set in a state where the recording medium (6) is not placed on the tray (4). ) From moving forward.

The tray (4) has side walls (41) (41) erected on both sides of a bottom plate (40) on which the recording medium (6) is placed, and a first projection (42) and a rear end from a front end of the side wall (41). The second protrusions (43), which are step shafts, protrude outward from the portions. Further, stoppers (44) (44) for preventing the recording medium (6) from advancing too far are provided at the front end of the bottom plate (40). A window hole (45) is opened in the bottom plate (40), and a rack (46) and a push shaft (47) are provided in the window hole (45) in a stepped manner. At the upper ends of the side walls (41) and (41), leaf springs (65) and (65) for pressing the recording medium (6) are provided. The auxiliary tray (5) has side walls (51) and (51) erected on both sides of a bottom plate (50) for receiving the recording medium (6), and a third projection (step shaft) from the front end of the side wall (51). 52), and the fourth projections (53) project outward from the rear end. At the rear end of the bottom plate (50), a pressing piece (54) for pressing the rear end of the recording medium (6) is provided, and a fitting shaft (55) projects from the lower surface of the bottom plate (50). .

A circular drive cam (3) having a tooth surface (30) formed on the periphery is rotatably provided on the back side of the bottom surface of the chassis (1), and the drive cam (3) is provided with an intermediate gear (95) and a small ohm. The motor (M) is driven via (96). The tooth surface (30) of the drive cam (3) is engaged with the rack (46) of the tray (4).

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the side plate (10) of the chassis (1). The side plate (10) has a horizontal groove (12) in which the first protrusion (42) and the second protrusion (43) of the tray (4) and the third protrusion (52) of the auxiliary tray (5) fit. The fourth protrusion (53) of the tray (5) fits A guide groove (13) has been established. The second protrusion (43) is located behind the third protrusion (52). The guide groove (13) is provided between the inside of the first plan (13a) inclined upward and forward and the inside of the second plan (13b) extending horizontally forward from the upper end of the first guide portion (13a). I have it.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the drive cam (3) as viewed from above, and FIG. 3B is a rear view of the drive cam (3). The drive cam (3) is partially formed in two steps in the thickness direction, and the tooth surface (30) is provided in the lower half of the step portion (31), and the tooth surface (30) is provided in the upper half. A cylindrical portion (32) having substantially the same diameter as the helix is formed. The tooth flank (30) is formed over the entire length in the thickness direction of the drive cam (3) at a portion other than the step (3I) of the drive cam (3). A cam groove with one end opened on the upper surface of the drive cam (3)

(33) is formed, and the other end of the cam groove (33) is an arc portion concentric with the drive cam (3).

(34) is formed. A large tooth (35) and a concave portion (36) adjacent to the large tooth (35) are formed on the periphery of the cylindrical portion (32).

Projection pieces (37), (37), (37) are formed on a part of the back surface of the drive cam (3), and the projection piece (37) is driven in accordance with the rotation angle of the drive cam (3). 3) Push in the detection switch (not shown) provided below, and the recording medium (6) is ejected completely from the tray (4). The recording medium (6) is connected to the second connector (7). Detects the inserted and completed insertion state.

(Recording medium insertion operation)

FIGS. 4A to 4D are right side views showing the operation of the tray (4) and the auxiliary tray (5) from the EJECT state to the insertion completed state. FIGS. 5A, 5B) and FIG. 6 is a plan view of the same. In FIGS. 4B to 4D to 6, the recording medium (6) is not shown for convenience of illustration. As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, the auxiliary tray (5) is urged rearward by a tension spring (9) suspended between the auxiliary tray (5) and the side plate (10) of the chassis (1).

In the EJECT state shown in FIGS. 5A and 4A, the rear end of the auxiliary tray (5) Escapes downward from the transition path of the tray (4). Thereby, the recording medium (6) can be inserted into the tray (4) without being disturbed by the auxiliary tray (5). Further, in the standby state of the tray (4), the tray (4) and the auxiliary tray (5) are overlapped, so that the space for storing the tray (4) and the auxiliary tray (5) is small.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the recording medium (6) is inserted into the tray (4) in the EJECT state, the recording medium (6) is inserted into the insertion detection switch (not shown) provided on the tray (4). Press to energize the motor (M).

When the drive cam (3) is rotated clockwise by the energization of the motor (M), the tray (4) is moved because the tooth surface (30) of the drive cam (3) is engaged with the rack (46). Advance. As shown in FIG. 4B, as the tray (4) advances, the second protrusion (43) of the tray (4) pushes the third protrusion (52) of the auxiliary tray (5), and the auxiliary tray (5) is pushed. Move forward against the pull panel (9). As shown in FIG. 4C, the auxiliary tray (5) is corrected so that the posture inclined with respect to the tray (4) becomes substantially horizontal, and the second guide portion (13b) of the guide groove (13) is corrected. Proceed along.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the rack (46) is disengaged from the drive cam (3), the push shaft (47) is fitted into the recess (36) of the drive cam (3), and the tray (4) is further removed. Move forward. At this time, the opening of the cam groove (33) faces the fitting shaft (55) of the auxiliary tray (5).

Further, when the drive cam (3) rotates, the fitting shaft (55) fits into the cam groove (33), and the auxiliary tray (5) moves forward along the cam groove (33). The tray (4) is not directly moved by the drive cam (3) because the push shaft (47) is disengaged from the drive cam (3). The pushing piece (54) of the auxiliary tray (5) pushes the rear end of the recording medium (6), and the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) and the second connector on the chassis (1). Cutter (7) is crimped. Since the recording medium (6) also presses the stopper (44), the tray (4) is also pressed forward. As shown in FIG. 4D, the third protrusion (52) of the auxiliary tray (5) is disengaged from the second protrusion (43) of the tray (4). The pushing piece (54) of the auxiliary tray (5) pushes the rear end of the recording medium (6), and the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) and the second connector (7) on the chassis (1). ) (See Fig. 1). As a result, the two connectors (60) and (7) are securely fitted together, and the possibility that the recording medium (6) is inadvertently detached from the connector (7) is eliminated. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the fitting shaft (55) is fitted in the arc portion (34) of the cam groove (33). Even if the rotation angle of (3) varies, the position of the auxiliary tray (5) does not shift. Furthermore, when the connectors (60) and (7) are crimped, the load for moving the tray (4) increases. However, the fitting shaft (55) is fitted in the cam groove (33), and the distance from the fitting shaft (55) to the center of the driving cam (3) is shorter than the radius of the driving cam (3). The auxiliary tray (5) can be easily moved by the drive cam (3).

In this example, the tray (4) and the driving cam (3) are combined to convey the recording medium (6) to the front end of the chassis (1). Next, the auxiliary tray (5) is pushed in the cam groove (33) of the drive cam (3), and the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) and the second connector (7) on the chassis (1) are pressed. ). That is, when the tray (4) only needs to be conveyed, the load applied to the drive cam (3) is small, so that the tray (4) and the tooth surface (30) of the drive cam (3) are combined. When crimping the two connectors (60) and (7), the load applied to the drive cam (3) is large, so the force groove (33) is used. This makes it possible to switch the operation of moving the tray (4) quickly and lightly with one drive cam (3) and the operation of moving the tray (4) strongly even at low speed. Appropriate actions can be taken accordingly. Also, when the tray (4) is moved only by the cam groove (33), the movement stroke of the tray (4) cannot be larger than the radius of the driving cam (3). However, by moving the tray (4) between the tooth surface (30) and the cam groove (33), the tray The travel stroke of (4) can be increased.

When the recording medium (6) and the second connector (7) are disengaged from each other, the tray (4) is retracted, and the recording medium (6) is discharged from the apparatus, the reverse operation is performed. That is, the cam groove (33) drives the auxiliary tray (5), and the third projection (52) of the auxiliary tray (5) pushes the second projection (43) of the tray (4). The stopper (44) pushes the front end of the recording medium (6) backward to release the engagement between the recording medium (6) and the second connector (7). Thereafter, the rack (46) of the tray (4) and the tooth surface (30) of the drive cam (3) are engaged, and the tray (4) is retracted. The auxiliary tray (5) descends along the guide groove (13) and does not hinder the retreat of the tray (4).

As shown in FIG. 8, a restricting member (8) is provided at the front end of the tray (4) to prevent the tray (4), on which the recording medium (6) is not placed, from moving forward. May be. The restricting member (8) is in contact with the bottom plate (40) of the tray (4) at the lower end of the vertical plate (80) having an elongated hole (81) that fits into the first projection (42) of the tray (4). A kicking piece (82) is provided and urged upward by a spring (83). When the recording medium (6) is not placed on the tray (4), the upper end of the vertical plate (80) is located above the upper edge of the side plate (10), and the kicking piece (82) is It protrudes from the bottom plate (40) of (4). When the tray (4) advances in this state, the upper end of the vertical plate (80) comes into contact with the restriction piece (11) (see FIG. 1) of the side plate (10), and the advance is restricted.

When the recording medium (6) is placed on the tray (4), the lower surface of the recording medium (6) is kicked and the piece (82) is pushed down against the panel (83) to lower the upper end of the vertical plate (80). The part is retracted from the upper edge of the side plate (10). The tray (4) can move forward without being obstructed by the restriction pieces (11).

(Connector crimping)

FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a state immediately before the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) placed on the tray (4) is fitted to the second connector (7). A projecting shaft (48) protrudes inward from the side wall (41) of the tray (4). The protruding shaft (48) fits into the guide groove (63) of the recording medium (6), and the protruding shaft (48) is located at the rear end of the recording medium (6). The front end of the recording medium (6) is pressed downward by a panel panel (65). That is, the front end of the recording medium (6) can move up and down about the protruding shaft (48). In the state shown in FIG. 11, the first connector (60) is located slightly lower than the second connector (7).

When the tray (4) moves forward and the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) comes into contact with the second connector (7), the recording medium (6) is guided by the guide portion which is a chamfer (74) at the entrance. The front end is guided upward. The recording medium (6) fits smoothly into the second connector (7) while correcting the deviation of the vertical position. That is, the configuration in which the front end of the recording medium (6) can move up and down around the protruding shaft (48) allows the recording medium (6) to smoothly fit into the second connector (7).

In the above example, the first connector (60) is initially located slightly lower than the second connector (7), and the front end of the recording medium (6) is corrected upward by the positioning projection (70). . However, the first connector (60) may be initially located slightly above the second connector (7), and the front end of the recording medium (6) may be corrected downward by the positioning projection (70).

Also, the recording medium (6) is guided upward or downward by a guide portion such as a chamfer (74). However, in this guide configuration, a guide hole is provided in the recording medium (6), and a positioning pin (FIG. 4) that fits into the recording medium (6) at a position different from the second connector (7) on the chassis (1). (Not shown). In addition, both the external shape of the recording medium (6) itself and the box (73) of the second connector (7) may be provided with the inside.

(Second embodiment)

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a lifting protrusion (49) is provided at the rear end of the bottom surface of the tray (4), and the front end of the recording medium (6) is slightly extended. Tilt downward I am. The vertical center of the first connector (60) is located lower than the vertical center of the second connector (7).

FIG. 12A shows a state immediately before the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) placed on the tray (4) is fitted to the second connector (7) in this example. FIG. 4 is a side sectional view, in which an auxiliary tray (5) is not shown. FIG. 12B is a side cross-sectional view showing a state where the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) is fitted to the second connector (7) in this example.

The front end of the recording medium (6) is pressed downward by a panel panel (65). A lifting protrusion (49) is provided at the rear end of the tray (4), whereby the front end of the recording medium (6) is inclined downward.

When the tray (4) moves forward and the first connector (60) of the recording medium (6) comes into contact with the second connector (7), the guide is formed by a chamfer (74) at the entrance of the second connector (7). The front end of the recording medium (6) is guided upward. The recording medium (6) fits smoothly into the second connector (7) as shown in FIG. 12B while correcting the vertical position shift. The lower surface of the recording medium (6) is substantially parallel to the chassis (1), and the recording medium (6) is installed substantially horizontally.

Applicant has to attach the two lifting projections (49) (49) to the tray as shown in Figure 13

(4) Although it is conceived to provide a left and right space above, one lifting projection (49) may be formed to extend left and right as shown by a dashed line. Further, in the case of the present example, the guide groove (63) of the recording medium (6) and the protruding shaft (48) fitted into the guide groove (63) may not be provided.

Industrial applicability

1. When the recording medium (6) is conveyed by the tray (4) to a position facing the connector (7), the crimping mechanism operates, and the recording medium (6) is moved to the auxiliary tray.

The connector (7) is pressed with a strong force by the pressing piece (54) of (5). This ensures that the recording medium (6) fits into the connector (7). The auxiliary tray (5) escapes downward from the transfer path of the tray (4) in a state where the recording medium (6) is not inserted into the tray (4) by the guide mechanism. As a result, the recording medium (6) can be inserted into the tray (4) without being disturbed by the auxiliary tray (5), and the tray (4) and the auxiliary tray (5) are in the standby state of the tray (4). Due to the overlap, the space for storing the tray (4) and the auxiliary tray (5) is small.

2. When the tray (4) is moved between the EJECT state and a position before the recording medium (6) is fitted to the connector (7), the tooth surfaces (30) of the tray (4) and the drive cam (3) are moved. ). When crimping the recording medium (6) and the connector (7) on the chassis (1), press the tray (4) in the cam groove (33) of the drive cam (3). That is, when the tray (4) only needs to be transported, the load applied to the drive cam (3) is small, so that the tooth surface (30) of the tray (4) and the drive cam (3) are combined. When the recording medium (6) is pressed against the connector (7), the cam groove (33) is used because the load applied to the drive cam (3) is large. This makes it possible to switch between the operation of quickly moving the recording medium (6) with a light load by one driving cam (3) and the operation of strongly moving the recording medium (6) even at a low speed. ) Can be operated properly according to the load when transporting.

The tray (4) is connected to the circular arc (34) of the cam groove (33) of the drive cam (3). Due to the variation of the rotational load applied to the drive cam (3), the tray (4) Even if the rotation angle varies, the position of the tray (4) does not shift.

3. When the recording medium (6) moves forward to the connector (7), even if the vertical position between the front end of the recording medium (6) and the connector (7) is misaligned, the protruding shaft (48) or the lifting protuberance is required. The front end is rotatable up and down around the part (49). Therefore, when the recording medium (6) comes into contact with the connector (7), the front end of the recording medium (6) swings upward or downward by the guide portion such as the chamfer (74), and the connector ( 7) fits. This allows the connection between the recording medium (6) and the chassis (1). (7) can be fitted accurately.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. On the chassis (1), a connector (7) that is electrically fitted to the recording medium (6), and a tray () that conveys the recording medium (6) in a direction toward or away from the connector (7). In the recording or playback device provided with 4),

An auxiliary tray (5) is connected to the tray (4), and the auxiliary tray (5) has a pressing piece (54) for pressing the recording medium (6) on the tray (4) toward the connector (7). Is provided,

A crimping mechanism for moving the auxiliary tray (5) toward the connector (7) while the recording medium (6) is conveyed to the position facing the connector (7) by the tray (4) on the chassis (1) A recording or reproducing apparatus characterized in that a recording medium (6) is pushed into a connector (7) by a pushing piece (54) by the pressure bonding mechanism.

2. The chassis (1) is provided with a guide mechanism for releasing the auxiliary tray (5) downward from the transition path of the tray (4) without the recording medium (6) being inserted into the tray (4). Item 1. A recording or reproducing apparatus according to Item 1.

3. The guide mechanism has a guide groove (13) formed in the side plate (10) erected from the chassis (1), and the crimping mechanism has a driving force (3) that drives the auxiliary tray (5). 3. The recording or reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, comprising:

4. On the chassis (1), a connector (7) that is electrically fitted to the recording medium (6), and a tray () for transporting the recording medium (6) in a direction to approach or separate from the connector (7). 4) and a recording or reproducing apparatus provided with a driving force (3) for driving the tray (4) in connection with the tray (4),

The drive cam (3) has a state between the EJECT state in which the recording medium (6) is ejected from the tray (4) and the state before the recording medium (6) is fitted to the connector (7). A tooth surface (30) that engages with the tray (4) with a cam groove (33) that drives the tray (4) when the recording medium (6) is attached to and detached from the connector (7). A recording or reproducing apparatus characterized by the following.

5. The drive cam (3) is rotatably provided on the chassis (1), and the end of the cam groove (33) has an arc portion (34) substantially concentric with the rotation center of the drive cam (3). The recording or reproducing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a tray (4) is connected to the arc portion (34) when the recording medium (6) is pressed against the connector (7).

6. An auxiliary tray (5) for pushing the rear end of the recording medium (6) is connected to the tray (4), and the auxiliary tray (5) is used when the recording medium (6) is pressed against the connector (7). 6. The recording or reproducing according to claim 5, wherein is fitted in the arc portion (34).

7. On the chassis (1), a connector (7) that fits into the front end of the recording medium (6), and a tray () that transports the recording medium (6) in a direction to approach or separate from the connector (7). 4) In the recording or reproducing apparatus provided with

The tray (4) is provided with a spring member for urging the front end of the recording medium (6) upward or downward. At least one of the recording medium (6) and the connector (7) has a recording medium. A recording or reproducing apparatus characterized in that a guide portion for guiding the connector (7) while correcting the attitude of the recording medium (6) is provided before the connector (7) is fitted to the connector (7).

8. A side wall (41) is erected from the tray (4). From the side wall (41), a guide groove (63) which is recessed in the side surface of the recording medium (6), has an open front end, and extends back and forth. ) Is provided with a protruding shaft (48)

Before the recording medium (6) is fitted to the connector (7), the guide portion fits the recording medium (6) to the connector (7) while keeping the front end rotatable up and down around the protruding shaft (48). 8. The recording or reproducing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the recording or reproducing apparatus is informed.

9. At the rear end of the bottom of the tray (4), face the front end of the recording medium (6) downward. A lifting projection (49) is formed which tilts the front end of the recording medium (6) downward, and the recording medium (6) is guided before fitting into the connector (7). The recording or reproducing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the fitting to the connector (7) is guided while the posture inclined by the part is corrected to be substantially horizontal.

10. The recording or reproducing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the guide portion is a chamfer (74) provided inside a peripheral portion of the connector (7).