Air bearing sliders with a pressure cavity or cavities
US6980399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/6082
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A slider for a data storage device is disclosed. The slider includes a bearing pad or surface having a raised bearing surface, a stepped bearing surface and a recessed pressure cavity or cavities. The recessed pressure cavity or cavities provides a reduced raised bearing surface area to reduce stiction and shape sensitivity. The recessed pressure cavity or cavities include a recessed cavity surface which is recessed from the raised bearing surface of the bearing surface or pad and a cavity step to the raised bearing surface.
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