Disk drive comprising a snap-on disk clamp
US6757132B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B17/022
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disk drive is disclosed comprising a head, a spindle motor having a hub, the hub comprising a cylindrical shaft, the shaft defining a generally cylindrically-shaped outer surface, the outer surface defining a latching member extending around at least part of the circumference of the shaft. A disk is positioned on the spindle motor and an actuator moves the head radially over the disk. A disk clamp clamps the disk to the spindle motor. The disk clamp comprises a ring-shaped body comprising an outer ring-shaped surface abutting the disk, and an inner neck spaced-apart from the outer ring-shaped surface, the inner neck comprising a plurality of independently flexing teeth for contacting the latching member.
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