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Endcap for reducing airflow excitation of head gimbal assembly

US8416535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2004
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5526
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An endcap for use on an actuator arm carrying a single head gimbal assembly, the endcap comprising a body, and a shielding feature extending from the body for reducing windage excitation of the head gimbal assembly.

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