Actuator with discrete molded in bumper stop
US6650507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/4813
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An actuator with a discrete molded in bumper stop for a disc drive. The actuator has an actuator body moveably supported within the disc drive. A discrete bumper stop has an attaching portion disposed adjacent the actuator body, and an extended portion projecting from the attaching portion engageable with a reference surface of the disc drive at a selected position of the actuator. An overmold member connects the attaching portion of the bumper stop to the actuator body.
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