Tool for loading a head onto a disk of a hard disk drive

Details Tool for loading a head onto a disk of a hard disk drive Tool for loading a head onto a disk of a hard disk drive

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Kim, Paul D (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C029S603040, C029S603070, C360S240000, C360S244200, C360S244800, C360S294400, C360S294700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07861399

ABSTRACT:
A method for loading single head in a hard disk drive includes the following steps: mounting a head assembly (30) in a baseplate (10) of a hard disk drive, the head assembly comprising an actuator arm (32), a suspension (34) and a HGA, the baseplate engaging a motor (110) and the HGA is positioned close to the motor; biasing the suspension by a mounting tool (50) from the original position, the mounting tool comprising a cantilever arm (52), a pressing head (54) and a supporting rod (56), wherein, the mounting tool rotates to the suspension and gets down to press the suspension; mounting a disk (90) on the motor in the baseplate; and releasing the pressing head from the suspension, loading the HGA of the head assembly to a parking zone of the disk.

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