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Magnetic storage device and contact detection method

US7903365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2009
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/6005
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic storage device includes a magnetic disk having a protective film and a lubricant layer formed on the protective film, a head stack assembly including a head operable to read information from and write information to the magnetic disk, and a suspension configured to support the head, a vibration detection sensor operable to output a detection signal to detect vibration of the head stack assembly, and an extraction unit operable to extract a specific frequency range from the detection signal outputted by the vibration detection sensor, the specific frequency range including a natural frequency of the head stack assembly but not including a natural frequency of an air film on the head.

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