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Dampening member for isolating actuator vibration

US6501615B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2000
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B25/043
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for isolating actuator noise for a disc-drive system. An isolation material and a plug are combined in such a way to prevent or lessen acoustic actuator noise from the actuator assembly from entering the base plate of a disc drive system. An isolation material and plug form a dampening element. A dampening element may be formed from the elastomeric material without the plug.

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