Disk drive having guide-vanes

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Disk record

C720S649000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07031104

ABSTRACT:
A disk drive includes an enclosure, a rotatable disk and an actuator arm, and also includes a plurality of arcuate channels. Airflow is created within the enclosure when the disk rotates. The plurality of arcuate channels facing the disk to decrease the turbulence of the airflow with respect to the actuator arm. The arcuate channels are formed on at least one portion of the enclosure.

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