Load and unload control for magneto-optical disk drive
US6330209A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2005/001
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for reading/writing data from/to a magnetic disk comprises an objective lens disposed in an actuator body for focusing laser light onto the magnetic disk. A magnetic head suspension assembly includes a magnetic recording head attached to the actuator body, a suspension arm having a proximate end fixedly attached to the actuator body, a distal end with a tab, and a gimbal located between the distal and proximate ends. The magnetic recording head is attached to the gimbal. A mechanism having an extending member moveable in a first direction engages and moves the tab until the magnetic recording head is placed in an unloaded position. The extending member moves in a second direction to release the tab such that the magnetic recording head is placed in a loaded position.
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