A disk loading for loading either a first or second, smaller, disk. The disk
loading
device comprises a main chassis, a power transmission unit, a slider, a first and
second linkage mechanism, a sub-chassis, and a locking lever. The first linkage
mechanism guides the first disk to a chucking position while being pushed and moved
by the first disk, and moves the slider in connection with the power transmission
unit when the first disk is being introduced. The second linkage mechanism connects
the slider to the power transmission unit while being pushed and moved by the second
disk when the second disk is moved to the chucking position. The sub-chassis is
linked to a guide unit which separates the first linkage mechanism from the first
disk or the second disk placed on the chucking position. The locking lever selectively
locks the movement of the first linkage mechanism or releasing the locking of the
first linkage mechanism.