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Write gap structure for a magnetic recording head

US9318131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/3116
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present application relates to a write gap structure for a magnetic recording head. In illustrated embodiments, the write gap structure includes multiple write gap segments along a beveled pole tip surface between a top edge and a bottom edge of the beveled pole tip surface to provide a narrow write gap proximate to the air bearing surface and a larger write gap behind the air bearing surface. In illustrated embodiments, the narrow write gap segment is formed between the beveled pole tip surface and a lower back surface of front shield and the larger write gap is formed between the beveled pole tip surface and an upper back surface of the front shield.

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