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Method and apparatus for a laser-welded disk drive housing

US7119984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 2002
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/28
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for laser sealing of disk drive housings. In addition, laser sealed housings are provided. Laser sealing of hard drives, allows for the disk drive assembly to be maintained in an inert gas environment.

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