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Actuator assembly including an actuator body damping assembly

US7145749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2003
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An actuator assembly including a body portion having at least one actuator arm extending therefrom is disclosed. The body portion includes a body damping assembly to control vibration modes of the actuator body. The damping assembly is coupled to the actuator body of a head actuator assembly to control vibration modes of the actuator body to reduce head positioning errors.

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