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Magnetic head supporting and positioning control mechanism

US6980388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2002
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5552
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic head supporting mechanism includes a fixing member, a piezoelectric element supported by the fixing member, and a head supporting member provided on the piezoelectric element, a magnetic head being supported by the head supporting member. An acceleration sensor is formed by the head supporting member and the piezoelectric element so as to be incorporated into the mechanism.

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