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Flexible-printed-circuit voice-coil assembly configured for integration in a voice-coil motor

US8514523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2011
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K2203/03
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flexible-printed-circuit (FPC) voice-coil assembly configured for integration in a voice-coil motor. The FPC voice-coil assembly includes at least one FPC voice coil. The FPC voice coil includes a coil including at least one coil turn, and a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate is coupled to the coil to form a flexible printed circuit. The FPC voice coil is configured for integration in a voice-coil motor. A voice-coil motor and a disk drive including the FPC voice-coil assembly are also provided.

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