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Actuator bearing cartridge for top down assembly

US5754372A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B21/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and arrangement for mounting a rotary actuator bearing cartridge between a disk drive base and cover, are disclosed. The mounting arrangement minimizes any possible deformations to bearing sleeve as well as any effects to bearing preload and friction while enabling a top down assembly.

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