N Cook wrote:

Not just VCR presumably but this mechanism is in a VCR.
A plastic latch mechanism on the end of some slide bars that is delatched
when a motor is spun up with a small "star" cog on the shaft, latch engages
region of "star" when not spinning.
While at it I ask every now and then if anyone knows of
a UK/USA tool terminology translation file
Allen key / hex key
spanner / wrench
mole grips / lock jaw pliers etc

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I think each manufacturer has a different name for the same parts sometimes.
Some manufacturers might call a certain part a gear while others will
call it an idler. Some will call a part a brake while another might
call it a felt pad...etc.