Press-fit glueless bearing pivot assembly

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1994-03-18

1996-06-11

Schwartz, Larry I.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Process for making bearing or component thereof

2940705, 29434, 29446, B23P 1500, B21D 5300

Patent

active

055243436

ABSTRACT:
A pivot assembly for an actuator arm of a disk drive is disclosed. The housing of the actuator arm is supported on a shaft by two or more bearings. An assembly load is applied to the housing relative to the shaft such that the assembly load is carried by only one of the bearings. The axial location of the housing relative to the shaft with the assembly load applied is observed as a reference location. The assembly load is removed. One of the races of a bearing is moved until the housing returns to the reference location. In this state the bearings have a preload which is equal to the assembly load. The preload can be achieved with none of the races being loose-fit, and there is no need for adhesive.

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