Cleaning apparatus for heads of data storage disks

Details Cleaning apparatus for heads of data storage disks Cleaning apparatus for heads of data storage disks

1995-03-21

1996-01-23

Levy, Stuart S.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Head accessory

369 71, G11B 541, G11B 358

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054869706

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a read/write head of a data storage disk. The cleaning apparatus comprises a mounting base mounted adjacent to the disk. The base includes a rachet mechanism for rotating a cleaning pad. The ratchet mechanism is activated by an actuator arm for positioning the read/write head as the arm moves the read/write head across a cleaning surface of the pad. A loading ramp is used to vertically position the head relative to the cleaning pad, The ratchet mechanism can be used with either a rotary or linear actuator. The cleaning pad can have a brush with bristles, or a foamed backed cloth. The cleaning pad is particularly suited for read/write heads having a grooved air-bearing surface likely to collect dust.

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