Magnetic head separator connected to a ramp
US9390736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B21/22
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic hard disk drive apparatus includes a first slider with a magnetic head for recording to the disk, the first slider supported by a first suspension arm, and a second slider having a magnetic head, the second slider supported by a second suspension arm. The apparatus further includes a ramp configured to guide and hold the first and second suspension arms in place when parked, and a separator configured to be suspended beyond leading edges of the first and second sliders, such that the first and second sliders are suspended between the separator and the ramp.
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