Method and mechanism of the PZT micro-actuator application for the magnetic head gimbal assembly of the hard disk driver
US7580226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/5552
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method using a framing assembly to provide support for a micro-actuator and allow the micro-actuator to be connected to a suspension assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the framing assembly consists of a base with two arms attached. In a further embodiment a crosspiece connects the two arms. In a further embodiment, the framing assembly is metal and have strips of piezoelectric material attached to the arms.
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