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Head suspension assembly for testing a slider

US6459260B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 2001
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49025
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A head suspension assembly for a slider tester is provided, which includes a socket that is coupled to a gimbal and load beam. The assembly also includes an electrical interconnect. The socket is adapted to releasably secure a slider and to electrically couple the electrical interconnect to the slider.

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