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Thin and compact micro-Winchester head and disk assembly

US4712146A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1985
Grant dateDec 8, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/1446
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A compact, sealed head and disk assembly for a rotating non-removable disk data storage subsystem includes a flat and thin rigid generally rectangular box housing; a thin spindle motor mounted within the form factor of the housing; a magnetic media data storage disk in the housing and mounted directly to the spindle for rotation; a limited angular displacement rotary actuator subassembly including a substantially planar limited displacement rotary actuator motor; and a cover for closing and sealing the housing.

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