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Motor support assembly for a disk drive

US5513055A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1992
Grant dateApr 30, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B25/043
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A support assembly for the motor of a removable cartridge disk drive which positively elevates and retracts the spindle thereof for connection and disconnection from the hub of the disk without requiring electrical power for the operation. The support assembly includes a pair of cams on siding members to provide the movement.

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