Head stack assembly rebound latch for a disk drive
US6381102B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/60
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch for retaining a transducer in a landing zone of a disk drive is provided herein. The latch includes a retainer movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The retainer retains a head stack assembly near an outer diameter stop in the engaged position. Alternately, in the disengaged position, the retainer allows the head stack assembly to move away from the outer diameter stop. The latch prevents the head stack assembly from bouncing off of the outer diameter stop during an unloading sequence.
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