Disk drive actuator parking method using impact rebound crash stop with bias tab and pusher and crash stop faces
US7248441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49032
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention includes an impact rebound crash stop pivoting about a pivot between the top and bottom yoke of an actuator magnet assembly. The impact rebound crash stop includes a latch bias tab magnetically attracted to the voice coil magnet when it is near. The invention further includes a proximity latch allowing the actuator to stay on the ramp when not in use. The invention includes the operation of actuator arms embedding part of the magnetic proximity latch, actuators, and disk drives using the crash stop and proximity latch.
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