Method of forming a head suspension with an integral boss tower

Details Method of forming a head suspension with an integral boss tower Method of forming a head suspension with an integral boss tower

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Davis, David (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

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C360S244500, C029S603040

Reexamination Certificate

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10768296

ABSTRACT:
A method of making a multi-piece head suspension for a rigid disk drive. The method includes providing a first layer including a mounting region with an integral boss tower attached to a stiffener by one or more positioning tabs; attaching a second layer including a spring region to an interface between the mounting region and the stiffener; attaching a flexure to the stiffener; and removing the positioning tabs. The flexure can optionally be a portion of the second layer.

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