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Magnetic disk apparatus

US4651242A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1984
Grant dateMar 17, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/58
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic disk apparatus using at least one floating magnetic head which is floated above the surface of a rotating magnetic disk by utilizing dynamic pressure of air caused by the rotation of the magnetic disk, the magnetic disk apparatus comprising, a magnetic head assembly including a magnetic head and a supporting device for supporting the magnetic head to float above the surface of the rotating magnetic disk, the supporting device being provided with a space changing device for changing a space between the magnetic disk surface and the magnetic head, a driver coupled with the space changing device for driving the space changing device, and a controller coupled with the driver for controlling the driving of the space changing device by the driver to change the space between the magnetic head and the magnetic disk surface.

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