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Suspension sense capability for windage control

US6771454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2001
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B21/106
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and data storage device are provided that reduce off-track motion due to resonant modes in the storage device. The off-track motion is reduced by sensing movement with a sensor located on a suspension assembly of the storage device. Based on this sensed movement, the sensor generates a signal that is used to drive a control system to minimize the off-track motion.

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