Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head mounting – For shifting head between tracks
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Renner, Craig A. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head mounting
For shifting head between tracks
C248S063000, C248S074200, C174S0720TR
Reexamination Certificate
active
07961436
ABSTRACT:
A disk drive has a novel head stack assembly that includes a flex cable having a width, an actuator body, and a clip. A top portion of the clip includes a first top slot and a second top slot, forming a non-zero acute angle. The bottom portion of the clip includes a first bottom slot that is substantially aligned to face and oppose the first top slot, and a second bottom slot that is substantially aligned to face and oppose the second top slot. A first maximum distance between the first top slot and the first bottom slot equals or exceeds the width. A second maximum distance between the second top slot and the second bottom slot equals or exceeds the width. The slots retain the flex cable. The top portion and the bottom portion are a single monolithic piece.
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Chang Seungman
Huang Lidu
Dravininkas Adam B
Renner Craig A.
Western Digital Technologies Inc.
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