Head gimbal protection for a disk drive

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1997-05-30

1999-11-30

Klimowicz, William J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Drum record

G11B 2120, G11B 2121

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059953268

ABSTRACT:
A carriage assembly for a disk drive actuator comprises a load beam having a tab extending distally from its distal end, a gimbal having a proximal end connected to the distal end of said load beam, and having a flexure upon which a read/write head is attached. The gimbal has a restraining member at its distal end, through which the tab of the load beam extends. The restraining member contacts the tab when the carriage assembly undergoes shock, to prevent excessive movement of the gimbal.

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