Head park mechanism in a data storage device for preventing acci

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1996-11-01

1999-08-24

Klimowicz, William J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

Drum record

G11B 554, G11B 2122

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059431938

ABSTRACT:
A data storage device for receiving a removable disk cartridge includes a slidable platform, a retractable head, and a head retractor. The slidable platform slides between a forward position where the disk cartridge is ejected and a reward position where the disk cartridge is held for data accessing. Thus, when the disk cartridge is ejected, the slidable platform slides forward from the rearward position. As the platform travels forward, the head retractor is caused to drives the retractable heads to their safe park position so as to avoid any damage to the heads.

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