Miniature hard disk drive for portable computer having a rotary

Details Miniature hard disk drive for portable computer having a rotary Miniature hard disk drive for portable computer having a rotary

1993-09-01

1994-12-27

Heinz, A. J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Drum record

G11B 2122

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053770650

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a rigid disk drive information storage device which includes a rigid disk having a diameter in the range of about 45-50 mm., with a housing having a footprint that includes a width of about 51 mm. and utilizing a rotary actuator for positioning read/write recording elements across the surface of the disk. The disk storage devices further includes a footprint with a length of about 70 mm., includes dynamic loading apparatus for loading the read/write recording elements into operative relationship with the disk and further includes an inertial latch for preventing rotation of the actuator when the drive is subjected to a rotational force.

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Publication entitled "Quantum Low Power Products: Go Drive--21/2-inch Hard Disk Drives, ProDrive Gem Series--31/2-inch Small Frame Drives, Technical Highlights", Sep. 1990, pp. 1-5, Quantum Corporation, 1804 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, Calif. 95035.
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