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Bayonet-style disk clamp

US8693140B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 2012
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B17/0284
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A disk drive assembly having a disk hub having a cylindrical portion; and a disk clamp retaining portion formed on a vertical portion of the cylindrical portion of the disk hub; a disk clamp having: a body portion; and a retained portion which engages the disk clamp retaining portion of the disk hub to secure the disk clamp to the disk hub; and a disk media disposed between the disk clamp and the disk hub, the disk media being secured in place by the disk clamp.

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