Method of assembling a baffle to a detector for detecting a retr

Details Method of assembling a baffle to a detector for detecting a retr Method of assembling a baffle to a detector for detecting a retr

1997-10-29

1999-11-30

Arbes, Carl J.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

29829, 360 7703, 369 4411, H01R 4300

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059920114

ABSTRACT:
This invention includes a method of assembling a baffle disposed on a casing to an emitter/detector housing. The emitter/detector housing contains an emitter and a detector that are used to detect the presence of a retroreflective marker on a disk cartridge. Preferably, the method of this invention includes aligning the casing and the baffle with the housing, and slidably engaging the casing with the housing. Once the casing and the housing are engaged, an interference fit is preferably created between the housing and the casing. After the baffle has been attached to the housing, the housing and the baffle may be connected to a circuit board. This circuit board may then be attached to a disk drive.

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