Disk drive architecture including a current-induced latching device
US5796557A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/14
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A half-height, 31/2-inch form factor disk drive architecture. The architecture includes at least six storage disks for storing data and a plurality of interactive read/write heads, two per disk, for reading information from and writing information on the storage disks. An actuator assembly, responsive to control signals, for selectively positioning the read/write heads with respect to the storage disks, and a latching mechanism are also included. Control electronics are provided on a printed circuit board to generate control signals to control the actuator means, and to provide information signals to and receive information signals from the read/write heads. The architecture also includes a housing defining the maximum height, length, and width of the disk drive, the housing having a maximum height of approximately one and 65/100 ths inches (1.65"), and including: a base having a first side and a second side, the base for supporting the storage disks about a first support post, the base supporting the actuator assembly about a second support post; a cover secured to the first and second support posts and sealably attached to the top of the base to enclose the storage disks, the int…
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