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Snap-in assembly of suspension limiter having both high shock and load/unload cycle capability

US6320729A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1999
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/4826
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disk drive suspensions having limiters with both high shock and load/unload capability are readily assembled by deflecting a normally upstanding tab on the flexure tongue into a slot on the load beam, or vice-versa, where it irreversibly engages the load beam upon returning to its upright condition.

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