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Slider test socket with clamp, and related assemblies and methods of use

US11195559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2020
Grant dateDec 7, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2516
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described are clamps useful for temporarily holding a slider of a hard disk drive in a test socket for dynamic electrical testing of the slider, as well as related assemblies that include the test socket, a head-gimbal-assembly, a testing assembly, and related methods of use.

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