Ramp arrangement for a disk drive and method

Details Ramp arrangement for a disk drive and method Ramp arrangement for a disk drive and method

2009-07-22

2010-10-19

Davis, David D (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

For moving head into/out of transducing position

Reexamination Certificate

active

07817380

ABSTRACT:
A digital storage apparatus includes a housing defining a housing interior and defining a ramp support surface. A disk is supported for rotation in the housing. A head gimbal assembly is supported for use in pivotally accessing the disk in performing one or more data accesses and for moving to an unloaded position from an access position. A ramp arrangement receives the head gimbal assembly in the unloaded position. The ramp arrangement includes at least three feet for sliding engagement with the ramp support surface for use in at least partially establishing an operational position of the ramp arrangement. In one aspect, the housing defines a first surface and a second surface, which are in a transverse relationship with respect to one another. The ramp arrangement engages the first surface and the second surface for establishing an operational position of the ramp arrangement in the housing interior.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4933785 (1990-06-01), Morehouse et al.
patent: 2005/0280945 (2005-12-01), Duvall et al.
patent: 2008/0094757 (2008-04-01), Duvall et al.

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