Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components

Details Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components

1998-05-13

2000-08-08

Nguyen, Khiem

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

439835, H01R 448

Patent

active

060993626

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for testing magnetic heads that interact with magnetic disks includes a translational slide and a rotatable arm mounted to one end of the slide. The translational slide moves the rotatable arm in a longitudinal direction parallel to the surface of a magnetic disk. The arm rotates the magnetic head to different positions relative to data tracks on the disk. A second translational slide moves the magnetic head vertically above the disk to adjust the vertical position of the head. The three movements of the head, (1)horizontally across the disk, (2)rotationally by the arm, and (3)vertically relative to the disk surface are controlled by servomechanisms. A read/write amplifier circuit is connected to the head under test. The test apparatus is controlled by a computer that interfaces with circuitry connected to the servomechanisms.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2946979 (1960-07-01), Saxton
patent: 3304392 (1967-02-01), Isler
patent: 4515484 (1985-05-01), Gilley

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1144878