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Method and apparatus for spring clip latch for retaining hard disk drive actuator onto bracket of flex circuit assembly

US7881016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. · NL

Inventors

Jen-Yuan Chang · Hsinchu, TW
Ta-Chang Fu · San Jose, US
Edgar D. Rothenberg · San Jose, US
Russell D. Moates · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2007
Grant date	Feb 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49025
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A latching mechanism for a flex cable bracket. The latching mechanism includes a position limiter. The position limiter prevents movement of an actuator assembly installed thereon. The latching mechanism also includes a spring clip. The spring clip has spring functionality and a cantilever beam to retain the actuator assembly when installed thereon. The latching mechanism further includes an orientation position limiter. The orientation position limiter prevents a rocking motion of the actuator assembly. The position limiter and the spring clip and the orientation position limiter are integrated into structure of the flex cable bracket.

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