Tolerance ring for data storage with cut-out feature for mass control
US7978437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7047
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tolerance ring configured to improve mass eccentricity of an actuator arm assembly. The tolerance ring has a cylinder with a predetermined length between two ends, with a gap along the predetermined length of the cylinder, the gap having a first and a second edge, the cylinder having an aperture in the surface of the cylinder at the second edge.
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