Head suspension having a displacement limiter

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2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Klimowicz, William J (Department: 2627)

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Head mounting

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C360S245900, C360S245400

Reexamination Certificate

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07130157

ABSTRACT:
A suspension including a load beam, a flex gimbal, and a displacement limiter. The load beam includes a distal end having a dimple extending downwardly therefrom and an aperture. The flex gimbal includes a base dielectric layer and a plurality of electrical conductors coupled to the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer includes a top side that is attached to a bottom side load beam at a first location. The displacement limiter is attached to the dielectric layer and includes a limiter member having a first portion extending through the aperture of the load beam and a second portion extending over a top surface of the load beam. Displacement of the flex gimbal relative to the load beam is limited by the second limiter portion.

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