Method and apparatus for cleaning disc drive components
US6609529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S134/902
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus adapted to clean an exposed surface of a microstructure device such as a disc or head for a disc drive. The apparatus includes a fixture with a mounting surface adapted to receive the microstructure device. A cleaning fluid covers the exposed surface. A slider bearing coupled to a resilient mount flies over the exposed surface. A cleaning line on the exposed surface adjacent the slider bearing is subject to flow of the cleaning fluid. The flow can be generated by relative motion between the device and the slider bearing or generated by a nozzle.
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