Method and apparatus for a laser-welded disk drive housing
US7119984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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