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Slanted mounting for preload flat suspension

US7113370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/4833
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An actuator arm of a magnetic disc drive having a mounting surface includes a mounting block having a sloped mounting surface. A base plate of a head gimble assembly is attached to the sloped mounting surface. The head gimbal assembly is unbent in its free state and is bent upon being loaded onto the disc.

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