Microactuated head suspension with ring springs

Details Microactuated head suspension with ring springs Microactuated head suspension with ring springs

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2652)

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Head mounting

For adjusting head position

Reexamination Certificate

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10012260

ABSTRACT:
A microactuated head suspension including a mounting region for attachment of the head suspension to a source of primary actuation, a pair of generally arcuate ring springs and a connecting member. The ring springs at spaced locations extending from the mounting region with at least one aperture interposed between the pair of ring springs. Each ring spring having concave sides that are substantially free from linear sections and are oriented away from a longitudinal centerline of the head suspension. The connection member is located opposite the mounting region and is spaced from the mounting region by the at least one aperture. The connection member joins ends of the pair of ring springs. In addition, the head suspension may include at least one microactuator for secondary actuation of the head suspension. The microactuator is operationally mounted relative to the pair of ring springs.

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