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Reduced inertia actuator pivot assembly

US6654208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5565
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pivot assembly for use with a planar disc drive actuator has bearings which are mounted within the deck of a disc drive. A pivoting shaft is supported by the bearings and extends upwardly, and includes an upper surface for supporting the actuator. A fastener is provided which secures the actuator to the upper surface of the pivot shaft.

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