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Self loading slider for magnetic recording heads

US4670806A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1980
Grant dateJun 2, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/187
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A slider for flying a magnetic head on a fluid bearing above moving magnetic recording media is disclosed in which a fluid bearing surface includes a generally planar fluid support surface extending generally transverse to the direction of movement of the media, a ramped leading edge and a cavity having a generally spherical surface formed in the fluid support surface and spaced from the leading edge thereof. A method of making such a slider is also disclosed.

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