Disk drive cover for use with a disk drive to provide for disk shrouding and heat dissipation
US6862176B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/142
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a disk drive cover that provides improved disk shrouding and heat dissipation. Part of the cover is recessed relative to the rest and may be substantially circular. The recessed portion may be located approximately adjacent to at least one disk and may be substantially coextensive with at least one disk. Further, the internal side of the recessed portion may be at a vertical depth sufficient enough to shroud at least one disk. Additionally, the recessed portion may further include at least a member that projects from the external side of the recessed portion, such as approximately arcuate-shaped members or approximately rectangular-shaped members, to aid in heat dissipation.
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