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Oppositely deflected suspension flexure providing increased dimple contact force

US7609481B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2005
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/4826
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus in which a disk drive suspension flexure tongue supports a slider. A flexure frame attached to a suspension supports the tongue in dimple engagement with the suspension. Spaced, separate biasing structures on the frame act oppositely on the tongue for a net increase in tongue dimple contact force.

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