System and method for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves
US8446693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49041
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves. In one embodiment, a groove extends from a slider's leading edge, splits, and terminates in two locations at the slider's trailing edge. In one embodiment, a groove is provided in a slider's compression pad near the trailing edge of the slider.
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