Laminated steel return path with actuator support features

Details Laminated steel return path with actuator support features Laminated steel return path with actuator support features

1999-04-29

2000-10-31

Tupper, Robert S.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

For shifting head between tracks

G11B 555

Patent

active

061411892

ABSTRACT:
A voice coil actuator return path for a linear actuator of a disk drive, which accurately and precisely positions the center guide track is disclosed. The outer return path is precisely formed from laminas of low carbon steel. The outer return path supports and accurately positions a central guide track, on which a carriage assembly slides. Moreover, the outer return path is oriented in a rectangle that is coupled to a disk drive platform, and includes an aperture through which a portion of the carriage assembly passes.

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