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Head actuator for magnetic disk drive

US4331991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1980
Grant dateMay 25, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5521
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An actuator for the head assembly of a magnetic disk drive includes a magnet having a curved surface mounted along the arc of rotation of a movable coil. Magnets on three sides of the coil increase the torque of the actuator. The curved surface magnet has a flat surface opposite thereto and disposed against the actuator housing.

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