Snap-in assembly of suspension limiter having both high shock and load/unload cycle capability
US6445546B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2021 |
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- 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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