Method of making a hard disk drive more visually stimulating
US7111381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49036
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of configuring a hard disk drive with a transparent cover allows the elements of the disk drive to be observed while they are in operation. The cover also can be tinted with different colors or made somewhat translucent for further differentiation. In addition, decorations and/or various patterns, such as a diffraction grating pattern, may be placed or formed on the cover, the hub, and/or the actuator to further emphasize particular aspects of the disk drive. A flashing device can also be used to accentuate the rotational motion of the disk and/or hub.
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