Mandrel device and method for hard disks
US6047717A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S134/902
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved mandrel device (100) and method. The mandrel device (100) has an elongated member (117) for supporting a plurality of hard disks, for example. The elongated member (117) includes an inner member (107) that is defined between a pair of outer members (105), where each of the members have ridges (103) defined thereon. The combination of these members and ridges are used to support a plurality of disks that do not touch each other during, for example transportation.
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