Structure and enclosure assembly for a disk drive

Details Structure and enclosure assembly for a disk drive Structure and enclosure assembly for a disk drive

1998-07-01

1999-02-16

Klimowicz, William J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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360 9801, G11B 5012, G11B 3300

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058726799

ABSTRACT:
A data storage disk drive is provided with a spindle which supports a plurality of disks having at least one magnetic disk surface to form a spindle assembly for rotation of the disk surfaces about a common axis and a rotary actuator which supports magnetic transducers for movement in unison about respective disk surfaces. The disk drive includes a disk drive enclosure having die-cast generated predetermined zero draft geometries for mounting the spindle motor shaft and the actuator bearing shaft. The enclosure includes a base casting and a cover casting, each casting including structure for locating and retaining electrical connectors used for connecting to a planar electronics card located outside the drive enclosure. The disk drive includes an effective and easily manufacturable electrical path from a flex circuit to an actuator comb. The disk drive includes a tubular chemical breather filter arranged with integral housing and diffusion channels formed in the cover casting.

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