Universal load/unload ramp
US6452753B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/40
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention generally relates to dynamic load/unload technology in magnetic disk drive assemblies and, more particularly, to a combination of load/unload ramps with shipping combs and/or limiters, such as disk, tab, flexure, suspension or arm limiters, to provide protection to the head assemblies, arms and disks of the magnetic disk drive assemblies.
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