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Stabilizing backing plate for a flexible disk store

US4120505A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 1977
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateJul 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B17/32
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A stabilizing backing plate for a rotating flexible record disk has a bearing surface with a smooth finish to prevent disk wear. A plurality of depressions in the backing plate trap air to prevent the flexible disk from adhering to the backing plate during start-up.

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