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Methods and devices for reducing couple imbalance in a hard drive

US9502051B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2015
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a basedeck; a motor coupled to the basedeck and having a rotatable hub; and first, second, third, fourth, and fifth discs coupled to the hub. Three of the five discs are biased against the hub in a first direction and two of the five discs are biased against the hub in a second direction. In certain embodiments, a method includes biasing at least three discs against a hub in a first direction and biasing at least two discs against the hub in a second direction.

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