Actuator loading/unloading device for disc drive

Details Actuator loading/unloading device for disc drive Actuator loading/unloading device for disc drive

2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

For moving head into/out of transducing position

C360S256200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958891

ABSTRACT:
An actuator loading/unloading device includes a block unit disposed at a base of a disc drive to be positioned outside a disc, a lamp member positioned on the block unit so that the lamp member is lifted from or lowered down on the block unit, an actuator being parked on the loading/unloading device by constraining a side end portion of a swing arm of the actuator during loading/unloading of the actuator, a stopper to restrict a lifting range of the lamp member, and a lifting/lowering unit to lift or lower the lamp member between the block unit and the stopper. The lifting/lowering unit includes a magnet inserted into a bottom surface of the lamp member, and an electromagnet inserted into a top surface of the block unit, facing the magnet. As a result, the actuator is stably parked on the disc drive having a compact structure where the actuator cannot be completely escaped from the disc during unloading of the actuator.

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