Compact microactuator head assembly
US8289652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for a head gimbal assembly (HGA) which incorporates a microactuator. In accordance with various embodiments, a gimbal assembly has a gimbal island disposed within an aperture of a gimbal plate, which is mechanically decoupled from the gimbal island. At least one microactuator element is attached between the gimbal island and the gimbal plate to allow rotation of the gimbal island independent of the gimbal plate. The gimbal assembly is suspended from a dimple which extends from the gimbal island.
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