Method and apparatus for connecting a micro-actuator to driver arm suspension
US7359154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/5552
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for connecting an actuator to a suspension element is disclosed. The actuator is electrically coupled using a silver paste. The silver paste is further covered by a coating application to provide structural support. A step, attached to either the actuator base or the suspension tongue, provides further structural support and maintains a gap between the actuator and the suspension element.
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