Magnetic recording apparatus with head arm holding part
US7474509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/54
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic recording apparatus comprises a magnetic disk; a magnetic head, including a magnetoresistive device, for reading information from the magnetic disk; an arm attached to the magnetic head and swings so as to load and unload the magnetic head to or from the magnetic disk; a magnetic field applying part disposed close to the magnetic disk, made of a magnetic material, and formed with a groove for surrounding the magnetic head; and a holding part for holding the arm such that the unloaded magnetic head stays at a position surrounded by the groove; whereas the magnetic material contains a plastic magnet.
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