Stand-alone quasi-static tester
US7532006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/455
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A quasi-static tester is disclosed. The quasi static tester comprises: a mount configured to fix a head gimbal assembly in a given position; a camera configured to observe the head gimbal assembly when the head gimbal assembly is fixed in the mount, wherein the camera is used to position the head gimbal assembly in an observation position; and a magnet for performing quasi-static testing of the head gimbal assembly when the head gimbal assembly is fixed in the mount, wherein the observation position and a testing position in a uniform area of the magnet are a predetermined distance apart.
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