Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism – Controlling the head
Patent
1997-06-05
1999-10-05
Psitos, Aristotelis M.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Controlling the head
360 7804, G11B 554
Patent
active
059633921
ABSTRACT:
A data storage device 12 includes a disk 14 having a surface zone 14a for storing data, and an access head 18 mounted on a slider 20 for writing data to and reading data from the data zone. The head 18 flies across the data zone 14a to access selected data tracks during spinning of the disk. And, the slider 20 seeks a predetermined shock buffer zone 30 atop the spinning disk, where critical data is not stored, during an idle mode for confining thereto any shock induced contact between the slider and disk surface.
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Dang Hien Phu
Khanna Vijayeshwar Das
Kumar Suresh
Sri-Jayantha Sri Muthuthamby
Conte Francis L.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Psitos Aristotelis M.
Wong K.
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