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Retaining a spoiler in a hard disk drive

US8630061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2010
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/148
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hard disk drive comprising, a base plate comprising a pin, a top cover, a plurality of magnetic disks, and a spoiler. The spoiler includes a first spring fastener for temporary spring fastening the spoiler on the base plate, and a second spring fastener for resiliently fastening the spoiler when the top cover is attached to the base plate.

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