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Arm-suspension-pivot bearing integral design

US7151649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2003
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/596
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid-state actuation mechanism for use in a data storage system. The actuation mechanism includes an anchor fixedly attached to a housing of the data storage system, a spring member including a first end coupled to the anchor, a suspension coupled to a second end of the spring member, the suspension supporting a data head above a media surface, the suspension being biased by the spring member toward a first position, and an actuation component coupled to the suspension. The actuation component configured to apply an actuation force to the suspension to move the suspension laterally relative to the media surface.

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