Electrical connection for testing head gimbal assemblies
US7684948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4903
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming an electrical connection with head gimbal assembly. At least a portion of an unmounted head gimbal assembly is placed on a surface. The unmounted head gimbal assembly includes a flexible portion, the flexible portion includes contact pads, and the surface includes electrical contacts and slots. A section of the flexible portion is pushed against the surface, and the contact pads are interconnected with the electrical contacts using a clamp assembly controlled by a computer. The clamp assembly includes a clamp with pins, and the interconnecting includes engaging the pins with the slots, rotating the clamp towards the surface, and clamping the contact pads against the electrical contacts.
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