Base deck with formed-in-place gaskets and impact dissipation members for a data storage device
US7372662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/1466
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A base deck is provided and includes a base plate having a plurality of parallel surfaces and a plurality of gasket retention grooves formed. A first gasket retention groove is formed in one of the plurality of parallel surfaces that is proximate a top cover. A second gasket retention groove is formed in one of the plurality of parallel surfaces and at least partially surrounds a motor mounting aperture. A third gasket retention groove is formed in one of the plurality of parallel surfaces and at least partially surrounds a connector mounting aperture. A first cured-in-place elastomer is formed on the base plate and is confined by the first gasket retention groove. A second cured-in-place elastomer is formed on the base plate and is confined by the second gasket retention groove. A third cured-in-place elastomer is formed on the base plate and is confined by the third gasket retention groove.
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