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Slider for a head gimbal assembly with an inverted dimple

US8254063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Seagate Technology LLC · US

Inventors

Razman Zambri · Eden Prairie, US
Michael Allen Greminger · Sauk Centre, US
Dadi Setiadi · Edina, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 22, 2010
Grant date	Aug 28, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for forming a head gimbal assembly (HGA). In accordance with various embodiments, a slider is formed with opposing first and second side surfaces, an air bearing feature on said first side surface and a dimple extending from said second side surface adapted to facilitate multi-axial rotation of the slider.

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