Disk drive including an actuator latch with a cantilevered...

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2007-12-19

2011-12-20

Negron, Daniell L (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

For moving head into/out of transducing position

C360S256400

Reexamination Certificate

active

08081401

ABSTRACT:
A novel actuator latch includes a catch portion interfering with actuator rotation with the latch in a closed position. The latch includes a first stop portion that is in contact with a fixed member with the latch in the closed position. The latch includes a pusher portion that is in contact with the actuator with the latch in the closed position and with the actuator in an extreme rotational position. The latch includes a second stop portion comprising a cantilevered finger having a supported end and a free distal end. The free distal end is in contact with the second fixed member with the latch in the open position. Neither the catch portion nor the pusher portion is disposed on the cantilevered finger.

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